College Park, MD– When three Asian-American students at the University of Maryland heard of the Atlanta shootings, they organized a vigil. UMD President Darryll Pines attended. Organizers called on him to do more for AAPI students.
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The Department of Homeland Security makes $20 million available to fight domestic terrorism
In the wake of the January 6 insurrection at the United State Capitol building, the Biden administration is taking steps to combat white supremacist motivated domestic terrorism, violence and the online radicalization of youths and adults.
A Georgetown student group helps moms in Guatemala earn a living
Washington- Student group Project Olas launched a Spanish learning program, exactly a year ago, in order to help moms in Guatemala earn some extra money. In exchange, the program has helped students become better Spanish speakers just by having one-hour…
DACA advocates urge U.S. Senate to vote for path of citizenship
Washington- One DACA recipient explains why a pathway to citizenship is critical for her and her family.
New vaccination site opens in Hyattsville as Prince George’s County vaccination rates reach state low
Hyattsville, MD– Prince George’s County opens its sixth Covid-19 vaccination site today at First United Methodist Church in Hyattsville. The new location will offer more residents opportunities to receive the vaccine as the county has been the least vaccinated site…
Maryland begins new Covid vaccine phase, residents 60 and over now eligible
Baltimore- Governor Larry Hogan announced Maryland residents 60 and over are now eligible to receive the Covid vaccine after the state transitioned to phase 2A of the vaccine distribution plan today. Individuals with disabilities will now be eligible to be vaccinated under phase 2B and six additional mass vaccination sites will be added by the end of April.
A bill set to legalize marijuana in Maryland aims to give back to the community
Delegate Jazz Lewis’s House Bill 32 would legalize and regulate the recreational use of Marijuana in Maryland. Sixty-three percent of the tax revenue would go toward HBCU’s and communities affected by poverty and racism.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces partnership to create a database to track guns in the city
Baltimore is partnering with nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety after a recent uptick in gun violence. Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore’s police commissioner say this should help get guns off the streets and allow police to make more arrests.
Morgan State University alumnus donates $20 million
Baltimore, MD- Morgan State University recently received a $20 million donation, the largest given by an alumnus. The money will provide scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need.
Student Organization fights to provide free feminine hygiene products on campus
College Park, MD – Get Ovary It is a student-powered organization at the University of Maryland that works to provide free feminine products to students in bathrooms across campus. After the group’s funding from the university was pulled, the Student…