Angela Alsobrooks, a Black woman, has been nominated for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, highlighting the ongoing progress and challenges for Black women in politics.
Category: Prince George’s County News
Posted inEvents
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
Posted inEvents
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is hosting a range of events this summer, including festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours, that will celebrate Black history, culture, and community, as well as educate people on sustainability and urban development.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO CEO and publisher to be honored by William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, has been named the Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient for her impactful leadership and influence in the community.
Posted inDMV News
Hot Off the Press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland
ATM bandits have struck again in Bowie, Md., stealing an ATM, scratch-off lottery tickets, alcohol and cigarettes, while health officials in Prince George’s County are urging residents to get tested for HIV and STIs, and Wendell Felder has won the Ward 7 Democratic primary race.
Posted inNational News
NNPA 2024 convention in Baltimore breaks new ground
The NNPA concluded its 2024 annual summer convention in Baltimore, making history as the first trade association with a presidential campaign as an event sponsor, and announcing a seven-figure advertising and sponsorship deal with the Biden-Harris campaign.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
Posted inSponsored Content
University of Maryland Medical System Is Advancing Access to Cancer Care in Prince George’s County
The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, MD offers high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment with a focus on holistic patient care, including counseling, financial assistance, nutrition guidance, and social support.
Posted inNational News
A time to reflect: Why Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in Confederate states, acknowledges the pain of slavery and the joy of freedom, and enriches the cultural fabric of the nation.
Posted inNational News
Connecting through time: Five ways to honor the ancestors on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, learn about Black history, document your own story, embrace your community, and practice health and wellness.
Posted inBaltimore News
A celebration of all fathers
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has championed the voices and needs of fathers, mothers, children and families, securing funding for family-related efforts and supporting the Child Tax Credit, in order to ensure a future that is opposite of the government’s past policies.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Black-owned startup in Prince George’s County, PerVista, aims to prevent active shooters
Vennard Wright, co-founder of PerVista and Wave Welcome, has developed a technology using AI to detect firearms and notify police, in an effort to reduce gun violence in schools, hospitals and other public places.