By Sasha Allen Maryland mental health advocates and providers are relieved coming out of this year’s legislative session, where state lawmakers decided against a drastic cut in funding to the state’s year-old, big-money program aimed at improving the mental health of its young people. The Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, created under the state’s ambitious […]
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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.
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Maryland legislators honor AFRO Publisher
AFRO-American Newspapers publisher, Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, was surprised by the Maryland State legislature with the Maryland First Citizen’s Award, the highest honor given by the Senate.