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Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (center) speaks with reporters on Feb. 27 regarding Maryland Del. Mary Ann Lisanti, who came under fire for using a racial slur to describe an area of the county. Standing alongside Alsobrooks are Dels. Darryl Barnes (left) and Michael Jackson. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmakers Call for White Delegate’s Resignation After Racial Slur

by William J. Ford February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

One day after Del. Mary Ann Lisanti admitted using the N-word last month, the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland said Wednesday she should resign.

Delegate Cheryl Glenn of Baltimore City sports a gold marijuana leaf pin in support of reforming medical marijuana laws in Maryland and in honor her mother, Natalie M. LaPrade, for whom the state's medical cannabis commission is named, on April 9. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Senate OKs Medical Cannabis Reform Act, Goes to Governor’s Desk for Signature

by William J. Ford April 9, 2018October 31, 2020

Hundreds of demonstrators rally at 20th Street and Massachusetts Ave in northwest D.C. in support of federally legalizing marijuana and in protest of Sen. Jeff Sessions, newly elected President Trump's pick of attorney general, on Jan 20. (Travis Riddick/The Washington Informer)

House Lawmakers Float Marijuana-Legalization Bill

by William J. Ford January 17, 2018October 31, 2020

Darryl Barnes

Prince George's County

Black Legislators Seeks Public Input at Town Hall

by William J. Ford July 12, 2017October 30, 2020

Md. Black Caucus Rejects Pro-Bail Bill

by William J. Ford April 1, 2017October 30, 2020