Friends and family are mourning the deaths of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina. Police say Justin Fairfax killed his wife before turning the weapon on himself.
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Posted inMental Health
New study shows improvement on mental health of college students
Mental health has become a focus for college students across the nation seeking to balance the pressures of campus life. On the campus of Morgan State University, the counseling center is just one way the institution supports its students.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Which are the best colleges for your tuition (and tax) dollars?
The Washington Monthly magazine released its 2025 college rankings, which upend everything you thought you knew about which colleges are the best.
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Howard women’s soccer wins first NEC conference title, qualifies for NCAA tournament
Howard University’s women’s soccer team clinched their first conference title since joining the NEC in 2021 and will be competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
Posted inHealth
Study explores racial bias in language used by physicians in medical records
A study found that physicians’ notes for Black and Hispanic patients contained significantly more negative adjectives, which may have impacted the quality of care, and that systemic changes in medical training and EHR utilization are needed to reduce these disparities.
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Kennedy Krieger names Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D, to lead department for family and community interventions
Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D., has been appointed as vice president of the Department for Family and Community Interventions at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she will lead the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress and the Therapeutic Foster Care program.
Posted inBaltimore Community, Health, LIFE & STYLE, Living, Maryland Government
An AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Celebrating former Maryland state senator, Lisa Gladden
Lisa Gladden, a public defender, served in the Maryland state legislature as a member of the Senate from 2003 to 2017, and was a vocal supporter of Barack Obama and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, while also lobbying to repeal Maryland’s death penalty.