By Office of the Maryland Comptroller Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman today announced that Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown will depart the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland on April 30, concluding her tenure as a senior leader in the agency during a period of significant transformation and growth. Matthews-Brown was the first African-American person to […]
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Md. Public Defender hosts discussion on criminal justice and child well-being
The Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue hosted a panel on child well-being and juvenile justice reform, emphasizing prevention over punishment. Panelists highlighted racial disparities, science-based solutions and culturally sensitive programs to support and empower youth.
Morgan State University and Anne Arundel Community College begin partnership to help transfer students graduate within four years
Morgan State University and Anne Arundel Community College have launched the “Transfer Pathway” program to help AACC graduates seamlessly complete their bachelor’s degrees at Morgan within four years. The partnership aims to expand access, improve affordability, and better prepare students for Maryland’s evolving workforce.
AFRO News selects Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks as person of the year
Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks has been named the 2024 AFRO Person of the Year for her unwavering dedication to public service and transformative leadership, as she begins serving as the first Black person to represent the state of Maryland in the U.S. Senate.

