The Maryland Democratic Party is criticizing the No Moore PAC for using racist artificial intelligence content targeting Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D). The issue raises concerns about race-based attacks on Black elected officials.
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Graves of imprisoned Black children inspire reform in Maryland
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland visited an overgrown, unmarked cemetery in Prince George’s County holding the remains of at least 230 Black children who died 150 years ago. The visit highlighted the stark racial disparities in Maryland’s juvenile justice system and served as a call to restore the cemetery and pursue reforms that keep youth out of adult court.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially launches 2026 re-election campaign
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) officially launches his 2026 re-election campaign Sept. 9, emphasizing his work in increased job growth, reduced crime, education investment and bipartisan leadership across Maryland.
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Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order to expand affordable housing
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed an executive order on Sept. 3 to expand affordable housing in Maryland. The move comes amid reports showing many residents, especially Black and Latino households, struggling to afford rent and lacking financial safety nets.
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Maryland invests $50M to fight vacancies, blight in Baltimore
Maryland State Government is investing $50 million to speed up the removal of vacant homes in Baltimore, part of Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) Reinvest Baltimore plan to restore neighborhoods long impacted by disinvestment.
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Pimlico demolition underway, redevelopment to boost Park Heights
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and first lady Dawn Moore attended a demolition ceremony for the old Pimlico Race Course that hosts the iconic Preakness Stakes annually in West Baltimore on Aug. 21. Demolition is expected to conclude by the end of the year, with construction for the new race […]
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Democrats’ gala highlights party’s resolve to protect the people and nation’s progress
At the 2025 Maryland Democratic Party Gala, state and national leaders emphasized the need to turn rising public concern over the 47th president’s agenda into purposeful action. The event also sparked outrage over the forcible removal of a Democrat senator from a DHS press conference.
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Baltimore City Public Schools celebrates opening of new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center
By Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland Office of the Governor BALTIMORE – On June 4, Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) officially opened the doors to the new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center, marking a major milestone in the district’s continued investment in sustainable, student-centered learning environments. In partnership with the Baltimore City […]
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Local pastor is president of the historic Hampton University Ministers’ Conference
Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Jr., pastor of New Shiloh Baptist Church, will begin his term as president of the prestigious 111-year-old Hampton University Ministers’ Conference on June 2, focusing this year’s gathering on Christology under the theme, “An Ageless Christ for An Age that Still Needs Christ.”
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Faith leaders stand with governor on veto of bill to create Maryland reparation commission
Rev. Jerome Stephens and a group of prominent faith leaders support Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of a proposed reparations commission, urging a shift from further study to immediate action on racial equity. They highlight the administration’s tangible progress in closing racial gaps and call for continued investment in housing, education and economic opportunity for Black Marylanders.
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Tisha Edwards takes on new role as CEO of Maryland Bankers Association
Tisha Edwards, a longtime public servant and equity advocate, recently became president and CEO of the Maryland Bankers Association. She aims to strengthen community banking ties and elevate women of color in leadership.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoes slavery reparations study, citing need for ‘the work itself’
By Brian WitteThe Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced May 16 he will veto a measure to create a commission to study potential slavery reparations in the state, saying that while it was a difficult decision, the issue already has been studied and now is the time “to focus on […]