By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions. “We have […]
Tag: Maryland
Posted inOpinion
Can Maryland afford uncertainty in the digital asset era?
Maryland risks falling behind in the digital economy if it does not provide clear policy guidance for blockchain technologies, such as staking and stablecoins, to balance consumer protection with responsible participation.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland leaders request tariff reimbursement following Supreme Court decision
Maryland’s governor, comptroller and treasurer are pressing the White House to repay money they say the state lost after the 48th president’s tariffs drove up costs for businesses and consumers. They point to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the administration’s authority under IEEPA and cite an estimated $4 billion impact in Maryland.
Posted inBlack History
Black history is in Maryland’s economic future
By Harry Coker Jr. Every February, we pause to celebrate Black History Month—a time to honor the giants upon whose shoulders we stand. Recently, during a visit to the Banneker-Douglas-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, and while walking past the future home of the AARCH African American Heritage Center in Frederick, I was reminded that Black history […]
Posted inNational News
Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast with winter storm’s approach
A major winter storm began hitting the East Coast on Feb. 22, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions from Maryland to Massachusetts. Officials issued blizzard warnings, travel restrictions, and states of emergency as residents prepared for potentially historic snow accumulations and widespread disruptions.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Power, profit and protection: Local advocates weigh risks of Landover data center
As demand for artificial intelligence grows, a proposed hyperscale data center in Landover, Md., has sparked concerns among residents about environmental, health and infrastructure impacts. Community advocates warn the project could disproportionately burden historically Black neighborhoods unless enforceable protections are put in place.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Alcohol sales aren’t the answer to food deserts
Michael Eugene Johnson argues that allowing beer and wine sales in grocery stores is not a reliable solution to food deserts in Maryland. He warns it could harm public health, oversaturate neighborhoods with alcohol, and threaten local independent store owners, urging lawmakers to pursue healthier, community-focused alternatives.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: It’s time to allow beer and wine sales in Maryland’s grocery stores
The Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr. argues that Maryland’s ban on beer and wine sales in grocery stores is discouraging full-service grocers from locating in underserved neighborhoods, worsening food access and community decline. The author argues that allowing these sales would help attract supermarkets, reduce vacant properties and give families better access to healthy, affordable meals.
Posted inSponsored Content
As It Turns 150, Johns Hopkins Remains Baltimore’s Top Anchor Institution
Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System generated a $40 billion economic impact across Maryland last year, including supporting 149,000 jobs, with a significant portion of the benefits accruing in Baltimore.
Posted inDMV News
D.C and Maryland officials declare state of emergency ahead of winter storm
A major winter storm is expected to hit 200 million Americans this weekend, prompting local officials in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to declare a state of emergency and urge residents to stay inside and be prepared.
Posted inBaltimore News
Historic $50,000 down payment assistance initiative helps faculty and alumni put down roots in West Baltimore’s historic Black neighborhoods.
Coppin State University’s Live Near the Nest program is making Maryland history by offering $50,000 in down payment assistance—the largest initiative of its kind in the state—to help faculty, staff and alumni achieve homeownership in West Baltimore’s historic Black neighborhoods. The program is already transforming lives by closing equity gaps, stabilizing communities and enabling participants to build generational wealth while deepening their ties to the neighborhoods where they live and work.
Posted inMaryland News
A second chance after rent debt: Why shielding matters
By Shyia Clark An eviction filing – even one that never leads to eviction – can follow a tenant for years. In Maryland, Failure-to-Pay-Rent cases often remain publicly accessible long after rent is paid or a case is dismissed, creating lasting barriers to housing, employment and financial stability. That’s where shielding comes in. Shielding is […]
