(LARGO, MD – December 17, 2024) – Acting County Executive Tara H. Jackson announced today that she appointed Mr. Barry L. Stanton as the County’s Acting Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO). Mr. Stanton has served in the Office of the County Executive for two administrations, including in his current role as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Public Safety and Homeland Security. He begins his role as ACAO effective immediately. “We are excited to appoint Mr. Stanton to the role of Acting Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,” said Acting County Executive Jackson. “With more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Stanton brings…

Chicagoan Dina McReynolds Everage’s home is the West African nation of Ghana. Not only is Ghana her home, it is also her country. (CHICAGO – December 17, 2024) – Can you go home even if you have never been? Even if you’re not sure where home is? For Chicagoan Dina McReynolds Everage home is the West African nation of Ghana. Not only is Ghana her home, it is also her country. Naba’a Richard Muhammad’s Straight Words is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid In November,…

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(ANNAPOLIS, MD – December 16, 2025) – Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of The Honorable Jill P. Carter to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals; Alverne (Chet) Chesterfield to the Maryland State Board of Education; and Lafe Solomon as chair of the Public Employee Relations Board. “Our state boards and commissions have a fundamental role in moving Maryland forward. I thank Senator Carter, Mr. Chesterfield, and Mr. Solomon for raising their hands to serve,” said Gov. Moore. “These three public servants have built distinguished careers advancing the interests and values of our state. I thank them for continuing to give back…

Morgan Alum Ed Gainey, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Galvanized 454 Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Candidates as Keynote Speaker at the National Treasure (BALTIMORE – December 16, 2024)—Wise words and exemplars of purpose, adversity, and growth illuminated Talmadge L. Hill Field House amidst a brisk and overcast day today at the 11th Fall Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University.  Glowing faces decorated the arena, and the warm spirit of unbridled joy filled the atmosphere as more than 450 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates received degrees during the ceremony, beginning their next chapter as graduates of Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, the…

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In just 14 days, the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures will be hosting our annual Kwanzaa celebration, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us on Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 4330 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 for an unforgettable cultural experience. Led by Community Leader, Mr. Charlie Dugger, this festive event will be filled with: Cultural performances, music, and spoken word Traditional African cuisine Vendors Art & crafts And so much more! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, and experience the power of unity, community, and joy. It’s a…

US faces crises and questions about her very survival. We see racial, political, social, economic, and other divisions. How about some solutions? By Naba’a Richard Muhammad, StraightWords.com (CHICAGO – December 12, 2024) – Go thou and thy brother with My messages, and do not be remiss in remembering Me. Go both of you to Pharaoh; surely he is inordinate; Then speak to him a gentle word, haply he may mind or fear. —Holy Qur’an, Chapter 20, Verses 42-44, Maulana Muhammad Ali translation Watching what is happening inside America, as the nation unravels before our eyes. Clearly, the country faces crises and…

Celebrating Black Excellence, Economic Empowerment, and Community Growth (BALTIMORE – December 12, 2024) — Start the new year on a high note with the 2025 Black Wall Street New Year Empowerment Summit, hosted at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures (4330 Pimlico Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215) on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This powerful event invites entrepreneurs, community leaders, and supporters of Black economic empowerment to come together for an inspiring day of learning, networking, and action. With themes like “Buy Black ‘Til It Hurts,” “Black Spending Power,” and “The Power of Black Business,” the…