By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO The NAACP Baltimore County branch hosted the “State of Civil Rights Address,” delivered by President Roland Patterson Jr. at St. Stephen AME Church in Essex on May 30. Issues within the Black community, including excessive force, redistricting and an increase in traffic stops were discussed. On Feb. 16, Samuel […]
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Inmates share medical records to prove alleged BCDC H.pylori outbreak
Multiple men have alleged they contracted H. pylori while jailed at the Baltimore County Detention Center, though county officials have insisted there was only one case. Inmates have now shared medical records with the AFRO and complaint forms to prove what they say was a blatant disregard for their health.
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Councilman Julian Jones launches campaign for Baltimore County executive
Julian E. Jones Jr. launched his bid for Baltimore County executive on August 28, with the potential to make county history as the first African-American to hold the office.District 4 Councilman Julian E. Jones Jr. launched his campaign for Baltimore County executive Aug. 28 at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, drawing more than 350 supporters to his kickoff event. Jones, the only official candidate so far, outlined priorities on public safety, education and economic growth in a race that could make county history.
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Baltimore County Councilmen in consideration for interim county executive role
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones and Councilman Izzy Patoka are being considered as potential successors to County Executive John Olszewski, who is currently running for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District.
