By Brenda C. Siler, The Washington Informer The Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) has created a series of free professional development workshops that are available to arts agencies in […] The post Free workshops for Metro D.C. area arts organizations now available appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), known across the nation as “The Divine Nine,” are joining forces and ramping up the fight to protect […] The post Divine Nine launches fight against abortion restrictions with “Tell Somebody” campaign appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Misha Cornelius, Howard University Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the appointment of Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, M.D., FACS, FAAP as the Howard University College […] The post Howard University College of Medicine appoints first Black woman as dean appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s top environment official visited what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement Saturday to unveil a national office […] The post Biden administration launches environmental justice office appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Dawn Collins fights back tears when she speaks about her son, Richard Collins III. The proud Bowie State University mom was just days away from […] The post President Biden holds United We Stand Summit to address hate crime in America appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Timothy Dashiell, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS- Teachers, their unions and school systems across the state are taking note of the deal to give Baltimore County gives teachers a raise […] The post Maryland educators eye better pay following Baltimore County deal appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Moore ‘is hands-down the better choice in November’s election,’ says Editorial Board Moore promises to create a Maryland where no one is left behind BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2022) – Today, […] The post BREAKING: Washington Post Editorial Board endorses Wes Moore appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Abby Zimmardi, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland State Board of Elections can begin counting early mail-in ballots Saturday following the Court of Special Appeals’ decision to deny […] The post Maryland early mail-in vote count moves forward appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Historically Black college and university (HBCU) leaders convened at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 51st Legislative Conference […] The post CBCF Update: HBCU leaders come together at Annual Legislative Conference to strategize and strengthen Black institutions appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com On Sep. 29 Black leaders came together for a conversation on environmental justice and advancing equity during the […] The post CBCF Update: Rep. James E. Clyburn and other EPA officials gather at the Annual Legislative Conference to discuss environmental justice and advancing