The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
Category: Prince George’s County News
Posted inPrince George's County News
Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Prince George’s County, Md.
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing her support for gun safety regulations and the need to address gun violence in the U.S.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Hometown hero ‘Mama’ Wanda Durant inspires Bowie State University grads
Wanda Durant, mother of NBA star Kevin Durant, delivered an inspiring commencement speech to Bowie State University’s 659 spring graduates, encouraging them to live for more than their own success and to vote.
Posted inTravel
How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO News to host Black Business Matters Expo 2024
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo 2024 on May 30, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers and special performances, and is supported by sponsors including Chase, United Bank, TEDCO, United Way of Central Maryland, Giant, Security Plus Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Live Casino and Hotel.
Posted inPOLITICS
Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey introduces bill to recruit officers amid nationwide police shortage
Congress has introduced the Recruit and Retain Act to address the police hiring crisis, which would increase recruitment measures for police officers and provide departments with grants to reduce application-related fees.
Posted inBaltimore News
The AFRO endorses Alsobrooks, Scott, Mosby and more
The AFRO announced their full slate of endorsements for the 2024 campaign, including Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate, Brandon M. Scott for Baltimore City mayor, Nick Mosby for Baltimore City Council president and more.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location
The National Council of Negro Women will host its 61st National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 9-13, 2024, to discuss social and economic justice issues impacting Black women and their families.
Posted inBaltimore News
Team AFRO wins big at the 2023 MDDC editorial and advertising contest
The AFRO team won 15 awards at the MDDC Press Association’s Editorial and Advertising contest, including recognition for coverage of events such as the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary and the Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Moore announces over $125 million for state revitalization projects
Gov. Wes Moore has allocated $125 million to State Revitalization Programs under the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to support community, housing and economic development projects.
Posted inBaltimore News
Coppin State University Gala 2024: A night of celebration, inspiration and philanthropy
Coppin State University hosted their second annual gala to celebrate the historically Black institution’s growth and to raise $25 million over five years through the ‘BE MORE’ campaign.
Posted inPOLITICS
AFRO endorsement: Mike Rogers for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District
Delegate Mike Rogers, a veteran with over 30 years of service in the U.S. military, is running for election as Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, promising to continue his work in the House of Delegates and focusing on issues like crime and community safety.