By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations across the country to shut down their in-person meetings and conferences over the past two years. This relegated them to online and zoom gatherings and participation. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) was no exception. […]
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Posted inHealth
Brazilian butt lifts have taken Black culture by storm–but is this popular cosmetic surgical trend safe?
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com Coke bottle, brick house, hourglass– all of these terms have been used to describe a desirable feminine figure and evoke a certain image. Today, social media feeds and reality television shows are filled with images and videos of celebrity influencers that contribute to the growing trend of […]
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Local officials working to improve access to menstrual supplies in public schools
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com When Brooke Pinto worked in the Office of the Attorney General in the District of Columbia she promised that if she was ever in a position to do so she would do her part to eliminate period poverty. As defined by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Policy […]
Posted inBUSINESS
BearWay Capital’s HBCU New Venture Challenge returns, deadline closes Oct. 12
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com BearWay Capital is bringing back its HBCU New Venture Challenge (NVC), a business plan competition for students from 41 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country, including those in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. One student or team will win $25,000 in […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Maryland Public Television honors life and legacy of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass with separate films
By Grace Kpetemey, Special to the AFRO and Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor The courage, strength and legacy of abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass will be on full display this month. Two separate PBS documentaries, co-produced by Maryland Public Television and Firelight Films, will premier in the beginning of October. In January of this […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Court approval of early counting of mail-in ballots expected to accelerate 2022 election certification
By Emmett Gartner, Capital News Service The Montgomery County Circuit Court decided to approve the Maryland State Board of Elections’ emergency petition to allow the early processing and counting of mail-in ballots. With the court’s approval, local boards of election can now begin canvassing and counting votes on Oct. 1. Votes will not be reported, […]
Posted inPOLITICS
AFRO election roundup: Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman and Anthony Brown give campaign updates
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Democratic nominees Wes Moore, Del. Brooke Lierman and Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) continue to engage with the community ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Recently, the candidates shared updates from the campaign trail and outlooks with the AFRO. Gubernatorial candidate Moore is […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
President Biden holds United We Stand Summit to address hate crime in America
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Dawn Collins fights back tears when she speaks about her son, Richard Collins III. The proud Bowie State University mom was just days away from watching her son, recently commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant, walk across the commencement stage. Lt. Richard Collins III would have been the third generation […]
Posted inNEWS
BREAKING: Washington Post Editorial Board endorses Wes Moore
Moore ‘is hands-down the better choice in November’s election,’ says Editorial Board Moore promises to create a Maryland where no one is left behind BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2022) – Today, the Washington Post Editorial Board endorsed Wes Moore in this year’s Maryland Gubernatorial Election, citing that he is “hands-down the better choice in November’s election.” […]
Posted inReligion
A time to dance: Rev. Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper announces retirement from pastorship at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to plant and a time to grow, a time to sing and a time to dance, a time to reign. Now, for Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, pastor of Freedom Temple African […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland early mail-in vote count moves forward
By Abby Zimmardi, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland State Board of Elections can begin counting early mail-in ballots Saturday following the Court of Special Appeals’ decision to deny Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s effort to halt the process. The board of elections asked the Montgomery County Circuit Court in August for permission to […]
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Moore, Cox join other candidates and politicos at Eastern Shore campaign event
By Shannon Clark and Abby Zimmardi, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore and his opponent, Republican Dan Cox, shook hands and spoke with visitors from across the state Wednesday in between “all-you-can-eat” crabs, watermelon and corn at the J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake. For the past 44 years, the […]