By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com After a summer of contested disputes and disagreements between Baltimore citizens and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) recently ruled that service shut-offs for customers refusing exterior regulators are not justified. The PSC also approved an arrangement between BGE, a group of affected
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com DTLR, a Maryland-based streetwear and footwear brand, returned to several campuses in D.C., Maryland and Delaware for its “Welcome Back” HBCU Tour on Aug. 23, 25, 29 and 31. The lifestyle brand brought musical acts, photo booths, food trucks and giveaways to students at Howard University (HU), Morgan
By AFRO Staff Government officials in Baltimore County have worked out a settlement with the Department of Justice regarding sexual assault allegations filed against the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD). Eleven women will be paid a total of $275,000 and a consent decree between Baltimore County orders the BCoFD to rethink and revamp their fair
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb released a Supplemental Business Advisory underscoring the businesses’ legal responsibility to properly disclose all extra fees at the beginning of the month on Aug. 9. The advisory aims to ensure restaurants know how to abide by D.C.’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA), which
Mike Abdul, Spaghetti Records’ Head Honcho, and celebrated Nigerian gospel singer, is back with a vibrant new single titled “Fuji Messiah,” featuring Ola_PressPLAY. Accompanied by a creative art cover, this indigenous track reaffirms the supreme reign of Jesus above all else. According to Mike Abdul, the lyrics for this song were divinely inspired, designed
Organizers of the Gospel Icons Africa (GIA) talent show have announced their readiness to discover the next generation of Christian artists and provide a platform for upcoming gospel artistes to showcase their talents. They have also revealed that the winner of the show, which commences this month (September), will walk home with A Car, N10M
Gospel Music Collective, Marathon Praise Choir makes a powerful debut with the release of their very first single “JESUS,” out today on streaming platforms. Beautifully expressed in the Igbo dialect and English, the spirit-lifting ballad is a testament to the unconditional love of Jesus. It’s a powerful song of worship, reverence, and complete surrender to
By Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@AFRO.com Erica P. Loewe joined the Biden Administration as Director of African American media in May of 2021 and changed the trajectory of hundreds of media outlets within the past two years. Born in South Carolina, Loewe spent her formative years in Liberty City, Fla. and was transformed by
By Samantha Hendrickson The Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Body camera footage showing the final moments of a pregnant Black woman who was shot and killed by police in an Ohio parking lot last week is expected to be released to the public on Sept. 1. Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year-old from Columbus
By The National Council of Negro Women It is with a heavy heart that NCNW (National Council of Negro Women) announces the passing of Joan Douglas-Jordan on Aug. 25, 2023. Mrs. Douglas-Jordan faithfully served on the NCNW Board of Directors and chaired the Greater Washington Life Member’s Guild. She was also a mentor and advisor