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Maryland Comptroller and gubernatorial candidate Peter Franchot (right) speaks during the grand opening of his campaign headquarters in Bowie on Oct. 9. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Md. Black Caucus Questions ‘Black Agenda’ for Gubernatorial Candidates

by William J. Ford October 13, 2021December 21, 2021

When most of the Maryland gubernatorial candidates meet up for a reception Thursday, Oct. 14 in Anne Arundel County, they will be asked a central question: “What is your Black agenda?”

Dozens pack the House Appropriations Committee room in Annapolis on Feb. 25 to testify and show support of legislation that proposes to include $57.7 million annually to Maryland's four historically Black colleges and universities. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmakers Pressed to Fully Fund HBCUs

by William J. Ford February 26, 2020December 21, 2021

Del. Darryl Barnes (D-District 25), who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, speaks Jan. 8 about the organization's legislative priorities for this year's 90-day General Assembly session in Annapolis. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Education, Medical Cannabis Among Priorities of Black Caucus

by William J. Ford January 15, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Delegate Dianna Fennel (center) speaks about economics in Annapolis during a May 15 meeting of Black lawmakers to prepare an agenda for the Black community in the state. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics

Black Lawmakers Organize Future Black Agenda

by William J. Ford May 16, 2018October 31, 2020

At the first stop on the campaign trail on the road to Governor of Maryland, Rushern Baker speaks to publishers attending the National Newspaper Publishers Association 2017 annual convention held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on June 21. (Photo by Shevry Lassiter - The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Black Lawmakers Ready for Upcoming Maryland Session

by William J. Ford January 3, 2018October 31, 2020