By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Representation matters. When Angela Alsobrooks took the oath of office as county executive for Prince George’s County on Dec. 3, she became the first African American woman to do so – an act that made history and served as a major inspiration for women who look like her. Megan […]
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The Made Man Honors 100 Black Men in DC
By Brianna McAdoo, AFRO Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com The 2018 U.S. Made Man Experience Tour is making its rounds to 11 cities in the nation where they are unapologetically celebrating Black men in all their excellence. This past week they made a stop at the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C. Founded by Ky Dele in 2013, The […]
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New Black-Owned Toy Store Comes to Hyattsville
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The last-minute holiday run to the conventional toy store appears to be a thing of the past since Toys”R”Us closed all its North American stores earlier in 2018. With the retail market saturated by online purchasing or megastores dominating consumer spending, a visit to the department or chain store […]
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Ashanti Alert for Missing Adults Passes in U.S. Senate
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The United States Senate unanimously passed the Ashanti Alert Act of 2018, a bill that could help find missing adults. Similar to the Amber Alerts issued for missing children, the Ashanti Alert Act of 2018, is aimed at notifying the authorities and public about adults ages 18-64 who have […]
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Alsobrooks Takes Her Place in History
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Calling her home and the place she now governs “Maryland’s Crown Jewel,” Angela M. Alsobrooks became the first female county executive in the history of Prince George’s County during her inauguration ceremonies Dec. 3 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. In a passionate unifying speech, Alsobrooks urged […]
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Bidding Baker Farewell
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com While Prince George’s County is celebrating the historicity of Angela Alsobrooks taking the helm as the first woman to serve as County Executive, the area is also doing diligence in bidding her predecessor, Rushern Baker, farewell and thanking him for service. On Dec. 3, Baker officially turned over his […]
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The Inaugural Gala, A Night of Prince George’s County Excellence
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Before she officially took the oath of office on December 3, Angela Alsobrooks celebrated her new role as Prince George’s County Executive with an inaugural gala at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on December 1. In a sold out ballroom, 1,500 people had the opportunity to be […]
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Maryland Launches Scholarship in Collins’ Honor
By Brianna McAdoo, AFRO Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com In honor of 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III, whose life was tragically cut short just before his graduation from Bowie State University last year, Maryland legislators launched a scholarship. On Nov. 28 Maryland legislative leaders alongside Bowie State University President Aminta H. Breaux hosted a ceremony in honor of […]
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Locksley Returns To Maryland and Finally is First Black Coach
By MARK F. GRAY, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The first time Mike Locksley was named the University of Maryland’s head football coach he was finishing the dismal era of Randy Edsall as the temporary leader of the program for the final six games of the 2015 season. His distinction as the first African American head coach was […]
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BSU Band Plays Again But Remains on Probation Until 2020
By MARK F. GRAY, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The “Symphony of Soul” sabbatical is over at Bowie State University as the marching band has been reinstated, but there will be sanctions and new leadership at the top after a hazing investigation revealed problems inside the program. University President Aminta H. Breaux announced one-year probation as the penalty […]
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Real Estate in Prince George’s County Continues to Soar
By Brianna McAdoo, AFRO Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com As affordable housing and gentrification continues to be a hot topic in the District of Columbia, the Real Estate market in Prince George’s County is thriving. “Overall, homes are more valuable in Prince George’s County with strong increases in both median and average price per square foot,” said Prince George’s […]
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Police: Woman Flees Scene of Crash With Officer on Car Hood
By The Associated Press ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Maryland State Police say a woman fleeing a crash tried to hit an off-duty police officer, who then clung onto the car while talking to authorities. WTOP-FM reports 25-year-old Denai Holly, of Washington, D.C., hit several cars on Interstate 270 near Rockville Monday morning and attempted to […]