By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore housing policy drew fire March 22 from the city’s leading civil rights and housing advocates who are threatening to complain to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development unless inclusionary housing is created here. The Baltimore branch of the NAACP and the Inclusionary Housing Coalition want
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO The STEMcx Conference 2023 was the ultimate event for children who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This year’s conference welcomed 250 middle school students and parents for a full day of STEM activities. Additionally, the gathering brought together innovators, educators, entrepreneurs and policymakers from around
By AFRO Staff Flywire Legacy awards is the collaborative brain child of Marcy Crum, Konan and Executive Chef Phil Crump. The entrepreneurs had a desire to help elevate entrepreneurs in Baltimore. They reached out to Mr. J.T. McCray and Chris Chambers, from Jack Daniel’s, with their vision and without hesitation Jack Daniel’s donated $10,000 to
By Patricia McDougall Washington D.C. has come alive with beautiful Cherry Blossom Trees bringing soft, natural spring beauty to the Tidal Basin. People from all over the world stop by in the nation’s capital to walk around, relax and take in the beauty of the blossoms. Kaiden Matthews Findley enjoying the Cherry Blossoms from the
By Svante Myrick As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about moms and honoring motherhood. I’ve written before about how my mom instilled values in me, including respect for everyone’s rights – not just my own. Mom also worked multiple jobs to support our family through some very hard times. She
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks delivered the State of the County Budget Address for fiscal year 2024 on March 15. The $5.4 billion proposed budget significantly funds education and public safety. “As a result of a legal mandate, we’re required to give 62 percent of our budget
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The most effective way to live healthier is by persistently eating nutrient-dense foods—not exercising more. The new year arrived with millions of fleeting New Year’s resolutions. Nationwide, people made vows to live healthier, and exercise topped the list of the best way to achieve that goal. “Regular physical
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor With rental housing on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and evictions in Prince George’s County increasing at an alarming rate, County Council members are aggressively looking toward sustainable solutions for the 40 percent of county residents who are renters. The Council is working on adding to its security
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By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2017, Baltimore native Kreskin J. Torres took a trip to England to stay with a friend and explore London. He ended up staying a month, taking in the food, sights and culture. When it came time to return to the states, Torres, who drove for ride-hailing companies