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By Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Drew Callister, Bridget Brown, Curtis Yee and Aisha I. Jefferson The Supreme Court on April 29 struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect the balance […]
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By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Councilman Mark Conway (D-District 4) led a public safety legislative oversight hearing on April 28 focused on the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE).  The hearing followed an investigative report from the Baltimore City Office of the Inspector General (OIG) that raised concerns about potential fraud […]
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The District of Columbia is awarding over $2 million in grant funding to 30 nonprofit organizations to provide structured summer activities and resources to an estimated 1,300 minors in the District.
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Prince George’s County has opened its second reentry hub in Laurel, expanding services for returning citizens transitioning back into the community. The hub connects formerly incarcerated residents to health care, employment and education resources aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting long-term stability.
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