By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On the day of Governor Wes Moore’s inauguration, the 44-year-old was sworn in wearing an athletic fit, navy blue suit. While celebrating and dancing the night away at The People’s Ball, the newly elected head of state donned a black velvet jacket with black tuxedo pants. Washington, D.C.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On Jan. 18, Wes Moore was inaugurated as the first Black governor of Maryland in the state’s capital. His wife, Dawn Moore, stood by his side wearing a cream cape-style coat over a cream colored dress. Baltimore native Jody Davis had the honor of dressing Maryland’s new first
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Older adults living with serious illness often find themselves in an unending cycle of health crises that lead from home to hospital to rehab and back home again. It also can be difficult for them to get to their many appointments and manage their care alone. Gilchrist’s Elder Medical Care (EMC) program brings care to
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Chrissy M. Thornton is the new CEO and president of Associated Black Charities (ABC), a Baltimore nonprofit organization that works to remove racial barriers in public policy and the workforce for Maryland’s African-American families. Thornton was chosen for the position through a national search led by the organization
By MICHAEL CHARLES, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide — a plan that would ask voters to legalize online gaming for sponsors paying a hefty licensing fee. SB 0267 was heard Wednesday. It is sponsored
By IAN DECKER and YESENIA MONTENEGRO, Capital News Service LANHAM, Md. – President Joe Biden on Wednesday highlighted several key points of his economic plan — improving infrastructure, funding accessible health care, emphasizing American manufacturing and lowering the deficit — during a speech to friendly union workers. “We got more work to do,” Biden said
Cadence Patrick – screenshot *ATLANTA (WANF) — A sophomore at Spelman College is making a name for herself in the world of graphic design during Black History Month. Computer science major Cadence Patrick is one of three students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose designs are featured in Target’s Black History Month Collection.
TAYO’s Focus On Nigerian Election 2023 – Naira – EURWEB *Countdown to next week Saturday 25th February as Nigerians go to the polls to vote for a new president and vice president. It so happens that just before the election there is a currency crisis. The currency in question is Nigeria’s own NAIRA. The country’s
*The Memphis cops who beat Tyre Nichols to death chose the blue over the Black. Did they forget that at the end of the day – when they remove uniforms, badges, and weapons – THEY could be the next Tyre Nichols? Join the conversation with my guest, Dr. Vickie Hughes, as we discuss the psychology