Black officials are increasingly confronting racist attacks online, by phone and email. Leaders like Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) are exposing the derogatory comments to highlight its persistence and the resilience it demands.
Tag: Young people
Posted inOpinion
Investing in our young people: A chronicling of youth-focused initiatives in Howard County By Calvin Ball
This week, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball speaks on how investing in youth builds a stronger foundation for the future.
Posted inCommentary
Youth are ready to lead- let’s listen
By Kanika Cousine The time has come for young people to take their rightful seat at the table. As the founder of Journey of A Dreamer INC., I’ve seen firsthand the incredible leadership, passion and vision that youth bring to their communities. But far too often, their voices go unheard and their contributions are overlooked. […]
Posted inFinancials
Breaking down the TikTok trend of ‘loud budgeting’
By Laura Onyeneho Social media is best known as a place where flaunting your latest purchase or sharing your vacation snaps is the norm. A new trend has emerged on TikTok that encourages the opposite: being loud about not spending. “Loud budgeting,” a money-saving technique, is all about putting your financial goals first and being […]
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Five innovative programs supporting students’ mental wellness
Nonprofit organizations such as The Jed Foundation, Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, Black Girls Smile, AAKOMA Project, and The Trevor Project are providing resources and emotional support to young people in the United States to help them cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Posted inMaryland News
Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott address historic progress and 2025 public safety priorities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a $122 million budget proposal to increase public safety, including an additional $4.2 million for evidence-based community interventions, and highlighted the city’s 20% reduction in homicides in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
Posted inMaryland Government
A look at the juvenile justice policy proposed in Maryland legislature
By Dayvon LoveSpecial to the AFRO What is on the table during the 2024 Maryland General Assembly? To be clear– it is not whether a young person should be punished for committing heinous violent crimes. None of the legitimate advocates on juvenile justice issues believe that a young person should not be held accountable for […]