Morgan State University celebrated its 2024 homecoming with a concert, pep rally, parade, and football game, while also making security enhancements to the campus in response to last year’s mass shooting incident.
Category: DMV News
Posted in2024 Elections
Divine Nine groups in Maryland host virtual campaign rally supporting VP Harris, Angela Alsobrooks
The Maryland Democratic Party and members of the Divine Nine Black sororities and fraternities are mobilizing voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Councilmember aims to revitalize downtown area, increase affordable housing
Councilmember Robert White is working to revitalize downtown D.C. and make housing more affordable for those who work in the area, with a goal of having a plan in place by the end of the year.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO Votes: A new go-to resource for information ahead of Election Day
The AFRO.com website now features AFRO Votes, a one-stop shop of resources and information related to the upcoming Nov. 5 election, including registration status, local elections, absentee ballots, and youth registration.
Posted inWord In Black
On Nov. 5, we must ‘be about’ voting – especially young people
Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, emphasizes the importance of having an Election Day plan and the importance of the youth voice as we move closer to Nov. 5.
Posted inHealth
PATIENTS Program receives $9.4 Million grant to start health equity research hub at UMB
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has received $9.4 million in federal funding to serve as a health equity research hub, providing resources and expertise to help Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) achieve their goals and support community-led health equity research.
Posted inBaltimore News
Wealth Diversity Summit celebrates 10 years
The Generational Wealth Diversity Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by providing resources to minority communities on how to pass down minority-owned businesses, with a panel of entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of succession planning.
Posted inHealth
Rev. Sharpton, Al B. Sure! partner to reverse Medicare coverage denial for essential post transplant test
Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the HEiTC Coalition successfully fought for Medicare coverage of crucial post-transplant blood tests, which detect organ rejection and prevent patients from undergoing painful surgical biopsies.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Circulator workers, unions continue push for justice amid imminent shutdown
D.C. Circulator employees and unions are protesting the impending shutdown and demanding better support from Mayor Muriel Bowser and city agencies, as well as a five-year financial plan and a seat at the table during shutdown discussions.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Upper Marlboro hosts the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo’s National Rodeo Finals celebrated its 40th anniversary in Upper Marlboro, Md., highlighting the Black cowboys and cowgirls who helped build the western part of the United States.
Posted inDMV News
Baltimore County residents want the state to address the congestion on the Baltimore Beltway
Baltimore County is investing in the Baltimore Beltway to alleviate congestion, with MDOT prioritizing adding lanes to I-695 and I-270, and the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board ranking the top ten bottlenecks in the region, with the most congested areas being on 695.
Posted inHBCU
Washington Commanders host t-shirt competition for HBCU Night
The Washington Commanders are hosting a t-shirt design competition for their 4th annual HBCU-themed game, with submissions due by September 29 and the winner’s design to be featured in group ticketing packages and during their HBCU Game Night on December 1.