By Natasha C. Pratt-Harris I absolutely love my Baltimore. My Baltimore is gritty. We fight each other sometimes and it can be tragic but we for sure don’t let others fight us without us fighting back. I love that our Baltimore recognizes that the intra-personal fights have got to stop and found a way to […]
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Free market solutionist and community-based economic empowerment groups sound alarms on regressive housing legislation
Troy Rolling, president and CEO of the Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance, warns that proposed Maryland legislation banning rent-pricing algorithms could unintentionally harm housing access and affordability for working-class families.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore inspector general challenges city over limited access to records
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Baltimore City Inspector General (IG) Isabel Mercedes Cumming has filed suit against Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Council after the city denied her office access to certain records and provided heavily redacted information in response to subpoenas. The suit seeks a court declaration confirming the Office of […]
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Free market solutionist and community-based economic empowerment groups sound alarms on regressive housing legislation
By Troy Rolling The Maryland General Assembly and Montgomery County Council are moving forward with legislation intended to ban the algorithmic software that the housing industry uses to obtain pricing estimates on the apartments and homes they list for rent in The Old-Line State. While the legislation’s sponsors introduced the bills with the intent of […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Then and now: Black History Month underscores the ongoing battle to protect the ballot
As Black History Month is underway, Maryland lawmakers are championing bills to strengthen voting rights and protect minority voters. The proposed legislation aims to safeguard ballots and ensure legal recourse against voter intimidation or suppression.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission issues final report with 84 recommendations
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) has released its final report, outlining 84 recommendations for the state to reckon with its enduring legacy of racial terror lynchings and marking the culmination of six years of research and public hearings. The commission hosted a virtual briefing on the report—released […]
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Moore unveils 2026 legislative priorities ahead of 2026 legislative session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) outlined his 2026 legislative priorities ahead of the General Assembly, emphasizing public safety, education and vaccine access. The agenda reflects efforts to address crime, close achievement gaps and strengthen Maryland’s long-term economic stability.
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State and local lawmakers comment on Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative priorities
State and local lawmakers weighed in on Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative agenda, supporting public safety, housing and infrastructure measures while adding their own priorities, including utility relief and youth programs.
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Baltimore residents demand end of private police force at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore residents and students rallied at War Memorial Plaza on Dec. 15 to demand the abolition of the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD). Activists called on the Baltimore City Council to halt hiring, exit the MOU with JHPD and reimagine public safety beyond policing.
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Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
Maryland lawmakers overrode Gov. Wes Moore’s veto to create a commission that will study potential reparations for slavery, despite his argument that the state should focus on direct action rather than further study. Supporters say a formal commission is necessary to ensure reparations efforts are credible, constitutional and effective.
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New Braveboy summit highlights county’s plan for a greener future
Prince George’s County, Md., held its inaugural Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit, drawing hundreds to discuss climate resilience and clean energy. Officials highlighted rising costs, flooding concerns and commitments to advance the county’s climate action plan.
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Baltimore state’s attorney Ivan Bates to host citywide listening tour in October
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is hosting his annual listening tour ahead of the 2026 legislative session to give constituents an opportunity to provide feedback.