By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO With Prince George’s County’s rental rates skyrocketing and eviction rates ranking among the highest in Maryland, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and members of the County Council are looking toward sustainable solutions for the 40% of county residents who are renters, while placing a temporary patch on rental price
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO The high rate of Black youngsters taking their own lives is heart-rending. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, suicide rates among Black youth have risen faster than in other racial/ethnic group during the past two decades, with suicide rates in Black males, ages
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD) gathered, earlier this month, to support SB 769, a bill that permits Baltimore City to acquire more vacant properties through in rem foreclosure. “We are here today to support the expansion of in rem foreclosure which will help Baltimore City acquire more
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Global gospel singer, songwriter, and television personality HLE releases ‘Take Heart,’ the artist’s highly anticipated first project since signing with Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG last year. Teaming up with award-winning producers Dana Soréy, Jevon Hill, and David Outing, HLE wrote and recorded her project across two continents, seamlessly blending the powerful vocals and intricate rhythms her
Chris Tucker (L) and Ben Affleck attend the premiere of “Air” during the 2023 SXSW conference and festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 18, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) *Chris Tucker is making his big screen return for the first time in seven years. The actor/comedian was on hand for