Pope Francis, the first pope from South America, was known for his humble and non-traditional gestures, and his passing has prompted reflection on his powerful legacy and the unfinished hopes of Black Catholics seeking recognition for African-American sainthood.
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Gov. Wes Moore announces additional employment support for impacted federal workers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has launched a new hiring initiative to streamline applications for hard-to-fill state government roles, aiming to support job-seeking federal workers affected by layoffs. The program simplifies hiring for positions in HR, procurement, accounting and fiscal services, offering an expedited application process to quickly connect qualified candidates with job opportunities.
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Maryland General Assembly legislators work to finalize bills on last day of session
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland legislators worked throughout the day to pass as many bills as they could before session ended at midnight on April 7. The legislative session was an eventful one with drastic federal actions looming over Maryland and balancing the budget remaining the topic of discussion throughout the 2025 session. Around […]
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AFRO News among 50 honored for advancing women in leadership
Executive Alliance honored 50 Maryland organizations, including AFRO News, for advancing women in leadership despite federal diversity setbacks.
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MEJC launches inaugural report detailing drivers of mass incarceration
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown released a report March 13 to address the historical roots and drivers of mass incarceration and the racial disparities within it. The report highlights inequities such as the fact that Black Marylanders make up around 30 percent of the […]
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Opinion: Maryland Democratic Party’s cold war
Dayvon Love is director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week he speaks on infighting within the Democratic Party.
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Governor Wes Moore outlines vision for Maryland’s economic growth, federal worker support and FBI relocation
Maryland Governor Wes Moore hosted a highly anticipated telephone town hall with over 5,000 of the state’s constituents on March 18. The town hall meeting, which focused on key topics such as economic growth, support for federal workers, the relocation of the FBI headquarters and veteran benefits, served as an important opportunity for Moore to update Marylanders on his administration’s progress and future plans.
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Maryland first lady Dawn Moore announces inaugural Preakness Festival
The inaugural Preakness Festival, announced by Maryland first lady Dawn Moore and state officials, will take place from May 10-15, celebrating Maryland’s historic Preakness Stakes with a mix of cultural, entertainment and equestrian events. Designed to boost economic impact and community engagement, the festival will feature concerts, farm tours and fundraisers, while renovations at Pimlico Race Course prepare for a revitalized future for the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore.
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Musk targets federal workers and federal contractors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing for the upcoming unemployment numbers, which are expected to be significant for federal job losses, and is offering help for those workers who have lost their jobs due to heavy-handed cuts to the federal workforce.
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Moore unveils plan to help laid-off federal workers in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an initiative to support federal workers impacted by recent mass layoffs, including a Black Army veteran who was laid off just days after receiving an email notifying him of his termination.
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Maryland leaders gather to celebrate excellence in public service
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with other Black men of excellence, gathered for a commemorative photo, highlighting the importance of unity and support during these unprecedented times.
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Enoch Pratt’s Penn-North Branch lacks physical accessibility for disabled patrons
The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is not fully accessible to members of the community with physical disabilities due to the removal of its elevator, but the library has implemented alternative methods to ensure accessibility.
