By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com State Del. Michael J. Rogers (D-Md.-32), State Sen. Michael A. Jackson (D-Md.-27) and Del. Edith J. Patterson (D-Md.-28) were all honored at the Maryland Military Coalition’s (MMC) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon at the Naval Academy Club on Nov. 1. The MMC, an armed services advocacy […]
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Posted inMaryland Government
U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes will not run for re-election
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Speaking of running for office, another congressional seat has opened up for the 2024 election after U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03) announced he will not run for re-election on Oct. 26. “My siblings and I grew up with the teaching that there are many ways to serve. Being […]
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AFRO inside look: Sergeant Arthur Martin speaks on his time as a U.S. soldier in Vietnam
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com On the steps outside the Capitol, the place where Congress convenes daily, a significant and selfless hero was honored. The steadfast story of Sergeant Arthur Martin was documented by Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD-4) on Nov. 6. Martin was celebrated for his service in the United States Military Advisory […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative holds forum on eliminating mass incarceration
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) held a forum on Nov. 6 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore to address how Maryland can approach incarceration differently. The MEJC called on community leaders and members to discuss a way forward to ensure Black and Brown people are […]
Posted inBaltimore News
A time to honor: AFRO friends and family discuss the veterans that inspire them
This year, the AFRO asked readers and supporters to submit information about the veterans in their lives and why they choose to honor them. Black veterans and their experiences are vital pieces of our nation’s history and we’re honored to highlight their stories. We thank our veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and most importantly, […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training gives hope to homeless veterans
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO Serving in the U.S. military is an honorable path that many follow for a variety of purposes. Members of the armed forces join to protect the freedoms of their country and its citizens, but also to provide a pathway to a stable life once their time in […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Greenbelt, Md. selected for new FBI headquarters after a decade-long struggle
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com After nearly 10 years of back and forth about where the new FBI headquarters would be located, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) chose Greenbelt, Md., on Nov. 8. The other two options were Landover, Md. and Springfield, Va. “GSA looks forward to building the FBI a state-of-the-art […]
Posted inMaryland Government
2023 Maryland legislation supporting veterans
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As Maryland recognizes its veterans for their service to the state and the nation, it is important to highlight what work is being done to support veterans on the legislative level. Legislative support means creation of laws and funding that help uphold or initiate aid for Maryland’s veterans […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Four ways veterans can find funding as entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans are 45 percent more likely than non-veterans to be self-employed. According to BLS numbers, veterans are more suited as entrepreneurs because of the discipline, tenacity and adaptability they develop while serving in the military. But, because veterans spend much of […]
Posted inNational News
A time to remember: ‘This is Our War’
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher When my grandfather, Carl J. Murphy, Ph. D., wrote of World War II as “our war,” it was an acknowledgement of how near the global conflict was to the Black community. This book was originally published in 1945, just months after the Allied victory, when the ripple […]
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Jawando exits U.S. Senate race: Pledges support to Alsobrooks
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Montgomery County councilman Will Jawando has exited the race for U.S. Senate and thrown his support behind Democratic Candidate Angela Alsobrooks. At a rally in Baltimore on Oct. 23, Jawando issued a speech, along with Governor Wes Moore and many other leaders, fully supporting Alsobrooks. “It’s time now […]
Posted inHealth
Start shopping: Enrollment begins Nov. 1 for most Obamacare insurance plans
By Julie Appleby, By KFF Health News For millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, the end of the year brings a day of reckoning: It’s time to compare benefits and prices and change to a new plan or enroll for the first time. Open enrollment starts […]