Headstones From a Historic African American Cemetery Were Found Being Used for Erosion Control
“It's a disgusting and heartbreaking chapter in our history,” Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam stated. “It's really important for all of us to acknowledge past wrongs,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser added.
Maryland HBCUs Reach $577 Million Settlement with the State
The money will be distributed among four universities over the course of a decade.
Brandon Scott Clinches Democratic Nomination For Mayor Of Baltimore
Brandon Scott squeaked out a victory in Baltimore, making him the Democratic nominee for mayor and the city's presumed next leader.
Prince George's County Black Wealth Isn't Protecting It From COVID-19
Black and Latino residents make up more than 70 percent of households in the county's hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Maryland Cop Who Raped Woman During Traffic Stop Exposed Victim To HIV
Authorities are asking anybody with information on the misconduct of former officer Martique Vanderpool to come forward.
Elijah Cummings' Daughters Back Former Staffer For Father's Congressional Seat
Jennifer and Aida Cummings, the daughters of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings' have announced their support for Harry Spikes, their father's longtime staffer, to fill his seat.
Coalition Rallies To Demand $577 Million For Maryland HBCUs
Hundreds rallied in front of the Maryland State House on Wednesday in hopes of getting the governor to settle a 13-year-old lawsuit.
Man Fatally Stabbed At Maryland Popeyes Over Line Cutting Argument
An argument at Popeyes turned deadly at an Oxon Hill, Maryland, branch when a 28-year-old man was stabbed and killed.
Signs Marking 'Negro Mountain’ Removed From Maryland Highways
The Maryland State Highway Administration took down a total of four signs in April after complaints that the "Negro Mountain" signs were racially insensitive.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland's 1st Black Mayor Resigns Amidst Racist Bullying
Mayor Tonga Turner insisted she wasn't resigning because of the racist bullying, with her spokesperson saying she wanted more time with family.
Maryland Police Investigating After Cop Caught On Video Using Racial Slur
The officer could be heard on camera quipping, "If you have more people, ya’ll n----s been trying to do something...”
Maryland House Of Delegates Elects First Black Woman Speaker
After serving 16 years as House speaker pro tem, Delegate Adrienne Jones is taking on a new position, and making history in the process.
Black Man Accused Of Attempting To Murder Cop Who Jumped Into His Vehicle Vindicated By Jury
Kevin Sneed was found not guilty on reduced charges of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct after being accused of trying to kill an officer.
2 Maryland Men Sentenced To Weekends In Jail After Spray-Painting Hateful Graffiti Across High School Campus
Taylor Curtiss and Matthew Lipp were sentenced to 16 weekends and eight weekends in jail respectively for their part in the hate crime vandalism at Glenelg High School.
Lawyering While Black: Black Attorney Detained After Maryland Sheriff Thought He Was His Client
Rashad James was detained by a Harford County Sheriff's deputy who questioned him about whether he was really a lawyer.
Black Youth Football Team Barred From Playoffs Because Of Their Race, President Claims
Marquita Melvin, president of the Reisterstown Mustangs, believes that her team was targeted because "our organization is predominantly black, from top to bottom."