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By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors.  In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions.  “We have […]
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By Natasha C. Pratt-Harris I absolutely love my Baltimore. My Baltimore is gritty. We fight each other sometimes and it can be tragic but we for sure don’t let others fight us without us fighting back. I love that our Baltimore recognizes that the intra-personal fights have got to stop and found a way to […]
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B2K and Bow Wow have reunited for the Boys 4 Life Tour after years of public feuds and separation, saying maturity, forgiveness and accountability helped rebuild their relationships. The tour celebrates early-2000s nostalgia while the artists prepare to release new music together.
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Maryland risks falling behind in the digital economy if it does not provide clear policy guidance for blockchain technologies, such as staking and stablecoins, to balance consumer protection with responsible participation.
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Maryland Boys and Girls State offers a weeklong, hands-on civics experience where students build and run mock governments. The volunteer-led programs aim to develop leadership, confidence and civic engagement in rising high school seniors.
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