The AFRO editorial board has endorsed Question F for the Charter Amendment Inner Harbor Park and recommends voting against Question H for the Reducing Baltimore City Council Districts.
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PG County Executive Angela Alsobrooks takes on opponent in first and only Maryland Senate race debate
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan debated on Oct. 10, with Alsobrooks arguing that Hogan would help the GOP pass legislation that aligns with the party’s agenda, while Hogan stated that he would codify Roe v. Wade if elected.
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The AFRO endorses Harris, Alsobrooks ahead of Election Day 2024
These two women have consistently demonstrated their dedication not only to the Black community but to all constituents, regardless of their leadership roles. Harris announced her candidacy for the presidency on July 27. A Howard University alumna and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Harris has a long history of public service. She […]
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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.
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Angela Alsobrooks, top Democratic senate candidate in Maryland, speaks on economy, reproductive rights with HBCU students
Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, hosted a forum for students and the public to hear from leading candidates in the race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks discussing gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic goals.
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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.
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United they stand: Dock workers and longshoremen in Baltimore join national strike for better wages and job security
The International Longshoremen’s Association has gone on strike in response to failed wage negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, demanding a 77% pay increase and job security against automation, which could have a significant impact on the national economy.
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AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The AFRO High Tea honored four women for their contributions to political and community service, including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, and former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt.
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Lawmakers, candidates discuss diversifying the U.S. Senate during CBC conference
Angela Rye moderated a panel discussion titled “Black Women Belong…in the Senate” at the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, featuring Sen. Laphonza Butler, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, who are all vying to become their states’ first Black female U.S. senator.
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AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The 2024 AFRO High Tea honored four distinguished women in political and community service, including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, Sharon Pratt, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, with awards and entertainment.
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AFRO Event Photo Galleries
Continue to check back for more photos In June, the St. James Episcopal Church celebrated its 200th anniversary in Baltimore. They had a banquet on Friday night at Martin’s West and a service on Sunday, June 9 at the church in Lafayette Square. St. James is the Murphy family’s home church– the church where many […]
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U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks speaks to power of the vote at Morgan State
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks spoke at Morgan State University to urge students, alumni, faculty and staff to exercise their right to vote and highlighted her platform of fighting for their future and ensuring economic opportunity, privacy and freedom.