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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.

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Americans discuss what they’re looking for in the first presidential debate of 2024

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com President Joe Biden and the Republican contender, former President Donald Trump, are set to face off once again on June 27 at this year’s first presidential debate in Atlanta. This debate will be hosted by CNN and moderated by reporters Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.  Ahead of the […]

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