TriceEdney — Among other non-academic activities in our contemporary society, all public school children are introduced to vital, emergency life saving drills. Fire drills, lock-down drills, shelter-in-place drills and tornado drills are all common to our students and welcomed by parents and concerned family members. If asked, most students can easily explain the purpose and […]
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W. Baltimore’s Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary Seeks Alumni
The Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary School #122, located in West Baltimore on Preston St., is celebrating its 90th year and an alumni committee of the school is looking for additional alumni and supporters to join in the celebration. (From left to right): The Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary School Alumni Committee is made up of: Dr. […]
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Georgetown Hires Patrick Ewing as Men’s Basketball Coach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Ewing put Georgetown basketball on the map, turning the Hoyas into a national power as the menacing force in the middle in the 1980s. Three decades later, Ewing is the Big Man on Campus again. FILE – In this March 9, 2013, file photo, former NBA and Georgetown basketball player Patrick […]
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Cummings Seeks Trump’s Embrace on Prescription Drug Proposal
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, met March 8 with President Donald Trump and pressed Trump to embrace his proposal that would lower prices on prescription drugs. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., accompanied by Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., speaks to members of the media outside the […]
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Public Schedule for Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford for Thursday, February 23, 2017
For immediate release: February 22, 2017 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Public Schedule for Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford for Thursday, February 23, 2017 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The public schedule for Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford for Thursday, February 23, 2017 includes the following: Thursday, February 23, 2017 5:00 PM: Lt. Governor Rutherford to […]
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Public Schedule for Governor Larry Hogan for Thursday, February 23, 2017
For immediate release: February 22, 2017 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Public Schedule for Governor Larry Hogan for Thursday, February 23, 2017 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The public schedule for Governor Larry Hogan for Thursday, February 23, 2017 includes the following: Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:00 AM: Governor Hogan to deliver remarks at […]
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Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Endorses Congressman Keith Ellison for DNC Chair
Washington, DC – Today, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA) announces its endorsement of Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) for the Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA) is thrilled to stand behind a champion of working families and a strong advocate to engage the Asian […]
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From Palm Pilots to Alexa & Google Home, the Evolution of Productivity
The new year brings resolutions of being more organized and increased productivity. Busy professionals, stay-at-home moms, and budding entrepreneurs resolve to manage their time, businesses and households more effectively. But how? (Courtesy Photo) The evolution of productivity has witnessed many trends. The Franklin Covey time management system came to market in 1984. Loose leaf planner […]
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Ministers Conference of Baltimore & Vicinity Pledges Support for HBCU ‘Equality Lawsuit’
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO Bishop J.L. Carter, the new president of the Ministers Conference of Baltimore and Vicinity, pledged on Jan. 23 to support the area’s HBCU’s who are the subject of current litigation against the state of Maryland to remedy longstanding discrimination. Carter pledged the support of the more than 500 congregations […]