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Three Men Charged in UConn Football Player’s Murder
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John William Lomax III, 21, was recently charged with murder for the Oct. 18 stabbing death of UConn football player Jasper Howard.(AP Photo)
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By AFRO Staff
(October 31, 2009) - Connecticut police have charged three men in connection with the murder of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard, according to The Associated Press.
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Woman Faces 15 Years for Cutting Walmart Checkout Line
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This Sept. 20, 2007 file photo shows radio personality Michael Baisden, fourth from left, walking with Rev. Al Sharpton, center, and Melissa Bell, mother of Mychal Bell behind two Louisiana State Troopers that are holding hands during a march in support of the Jena 6 in Jena, La. Organizers in Missouri and hoping to generate this type of support for Heather Ellis and to keep her out of prison. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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By AFRO Staff
(November 1, 2009) - A former college student faces up to 15 years in prison for allegedly cutting the line at a Walmart, and the NAACP and ACLU have stepped in to generate support for her case.
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Confusion in Constitution
Dissenting Provisions Spark Debate on State Law
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Confusion over what the Maryland Constitution declares as the legal process if the mayor is removed gave rise to a recent back-and-forth debate. (AFRO Photo/Mark Mehlinger)
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By Melanie R. Holmes
AFRO Staff Writer
(October 29. 2009) - The indecision over who the governor should choose to fill Mayor Dixon’s seat in the event of her conviction on theft and perjury charges is an open and shut case in the mind of Baltimore City Solicitor George Nilson. According to him, there is nothing to debate.
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(November 1, 2009) - House Democrats on Thursday, Oct. 29 introduced H.R.3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This bill represents a combination of three prior bills which now includes a public option that will compete alongside private insurance plans.
(October 31, 2009) - Increasingly, mothers are skimping on purchasing items for their personal needs in favor of providing what their children require, according to a new study.
(October 31, 2009) - The Southern Christian Leadership Conference on Oct. 30 chose Bernice King as its next president.
(October 31, 2009) - Dr. Regina Benjamin was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 29 as the next U.S. surgeon general, making the Black Alabama physician the nation’s top doctor.
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(October 21, 2009) - Supporters of Rush Limbaugh, including Fox commentator Juan Williams and Frances Rice, chairman of the National Black Republican Association, have targeted two undocumented quotes attributed to Limbaugh to prove, in Rice’s words, the “phony charge of racism” was used to deny Limbaugh’s bid to become part owner of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams.
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Award-winning actress Taraji Henson took some time out of her schedule to speak with the AFRO last weekend. (Courtesy Photo)
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By Stephen Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
(October 28, 2009) - Howard University’s homecoming often brings out the brightest of stars, so it wasn’t a surprise to catch Howard alumnus Taraji P. Henson in town taking part in the festivities. After a brief appearance at the homecoming game, it was off to the Washington Plaza Hotel to host an exclusive party.
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Baltimore Metro Deltas Host Successful Fundraiser
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“My eyes adore you my sisters the survivors, my eyes adore you my brothers and sisters the warriors, my eyes adore and celebrate you my sisters the saints for the victorious battle you fought as you wear your crown of righteousness.”
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(October 30, 2009) - Hello, everyone. Happy Halloween to all of you. Make sure you are not alone when you are walking the streets or doing your shopping this time of year. Things are not the way they used to be. Make sure you check your children’s goodies before they eat their treats.
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