Category Archives: Gospel News

Op-ed Submission: Former Congressman Al Wynn: ‘Right to Repair’ Movement Could Risk Patient Care, Particularly for Disadvantaged Communities

By Al Wynn In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing

National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Exchange hosted in Baltimore

By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Governor Wes Moore recently greeted the over 6,000 participants of the National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Exchange at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event took place from October 22-25, with the theme of “Closing the Equity Gap.” “Maryland we don’t have to choose between an

Teaching Black teens the signs of dating violence

By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black Back in the 1990s, everyone was jealous of their classmate who had a phone in their room — doubly so if it was a private line. Otherwise, your parents could pick up in another room and listen in to your conversations, or at least know who you were talking

Violence and misinformation spread in Israel- Hamas conflict

By DaQuan Lawrence,AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The 75-year-old modern state of Israel endured one of the most significant invasions in five decades on Oct. 7, after suspected militants from Hamas coordinated a devastating assault in Southern Israel.  Residents along the Israeli-Gaza border woke up to warfare, as alleged members of Hamas razed everything in sight.

Local officials and developers unveil plans for Harborplace redevelopment

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The design for Harborplace’s transformation has been unveiled. MCB Real Estate managing partners, David Bramble and Peter Pinkard, joined Mayor Brandon Scott and Governor Wes Moore on Monday to release plans for a mixed-use development with outdoor spaces that can be used for living, gathering, playing, eating and