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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced  a $5.1 million commitment to recruit registered nurses and other clinical bedside experts from Maryland’s  community colleges. This initiative marks the […]
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By Arise Rejoice News Service The nation lost one of its leading legislative minds and a formidable public servant with the passing of former Congresswoman Carrie P. Meeks who died […]
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By Megan Sayles msayles@afro.com If there is one thing that Inez Augins-Watson embodies, it’s that age is merely a number. No matter how cliché the phrase is, she proves it […]
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By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com As soon as Kisha Brown started law school at Georgetown University, people began reaching out to ask her […]
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Company offers tips to help customers prepare and save, and encourages customers to take advantage of available energy assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 2, 2021) – As stronger and more damaging storms, […]
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