From Afro
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Gov. Moore signs renter rights and housing affordability legislation into law
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) made housing affordability and access a priority during the 2024 Maryland legislative session, signing three bills to address the issue and prevent politically motivated book bans.
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Dirt Bikes, Black youth and Baltimore
Black youth are often stigmatized due to the societal default position of White supremacy, and B360 uses dirt bikes to teach STEM education to young people in Baltimore, providing them with access to opportunities and reducing their exposure to the criminal justice system.
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Rockville teen charged with threatening mass violence
Alex Ye, 18, of Rockville, Md., was charged with threatening mass violence after state, county and federal officials uncovered multiple social media posts and a 129-page "manifesto" describing his desire to shoot up both a local elementary and high school.
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As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future
The United Methodist Church is facing a potential schism in Africa, where half of its members live, due to disagreements on sexuality and theology, and some are calling for regional conferences to disaffiliate.
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Building a bridge between faith and human resources
Hennither Gant, founder of Career Image Solutions, helps individuals uncover their professional identity and chart a course toward rewarding career paths aligned with their values and goals, through insightful consultations and assessments.
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Whole vs. Term Life Insurance: Which Is the Right Choice for You?
Photo: Michal Bednarek via 123RF According to a recent LIMRA and LIFE Foundation study, more than 50 percent of American respondents overestimated life insurance costs by three times or more than the actual amount. […]
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Baltimore company files class action lawsuit against Dali ship owners
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer, [email protected] American Publishing has filed a class action lawsuit against the owner and manager of the Dali cargo ship, which struck the Francis Scott […]
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Rajah Caruth finds victory lane as NASCAR profile grows
Rajah Caruth, a 21-year-old student at Winston-Salem State University, has become the third Black driver to win one of NASCAR's three national series, after winning the 2024 Victoria's Voice Foundation 200.
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At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya; more rain expected
Flooding and heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 70 people since mid-March, with more rain expected until June. Thousands of houses flooded, schools flooded, roads damaged.
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Opinion: In the Dominican Republic presidential elections are fueled by anti-Blackness
The Dominican Republic is experiencing a rise in anti-Haitianismo, with the current president and leading presidential candidates promoting the demonization and criminalization of anything Black, and a 250-mile wall being built to deter Haitian immigrants.
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Baltimore woman sues Jason Billingsley and his former employers for violent attack
April Hurley is suing Eden's Homes, Property Pals and Jason Billingsley for compensatory damages after he allegedly sliced her throat, tortured her and sexually assaulted her before setting her and her guest on fire in her Upton home on Sep. 19.
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The importance of cost effective childcare services
The rising cost of childcare is causing concern for parents, with experts calling for more funding of childcare as a public good to benefit young children, their families, and the economy.