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Maryland ranks third among the most politically engaged states for African Americans according to a new study. The study done by personal finance website WalletHub looks at political engagement among African Americans across the country and assigns a weighted score for each state. WalletHub compared the states across five metrics to determine level of political […]
Ambassador Dunnigan Commends George C. Marshall Center’s Engagement in Black Sea Region On November 16, Ambassador Dunnigan attended the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies’ annual Black Sea Regional Alumni Forum. At the event, esteemed Marshall Center graduates gathered to discuss the challenges facing Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine as they move toward EU […]
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Chris, always wonderful to be with you, but especially on this day, with this group, on this occasion. Senator Coons has been extraordinary in his devotion to Africa, in his devotion to the relationship, the partnership between the United States and Africa – a […]
The African Diaspora in the United States is a source of strength. It encompasses African Americans, including descendants of enslaved Africans, and nearly two million African immigrants who have close familial, social, and economic connections to the continent. The African immigrant community makes significant contributions to America’s growth and prosperity. The African Diaspora—i.e., people of […]
ReadoutThe White HouseSeptember 9, 2023 President Biden and President Joko Widodo had the opportunity to engage on the sidelines of the G20 in New Delhi, India. President Biden congratulated President Widodo on his exceptional leadership of ASEAN as 2023 chair, and of the G20 during Indonesia’s 2022 presidency. President Biden looks forward to welcoming President […]
A Hope That Lights The Way lifts up hometown heroes across the city who are changing the gun violence narrative PHILADELPHIA – This evening, the Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement (OPE), with creative direction from the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME), will host the Night of Hope Gala and premiere the documentary A Hope […]
GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ left fans hot under the collar as she stunned in a black bikini while on holiday. And the classy Wag is still basking in the glow of her £615,000 engagement ring too. Georgina Rodriguez stunned as she wore a black bikini while on holidayCredit: Instagram @georginagio The Spanish beauty emerged from the water […]
MMC celebrated the Class of 2023 at its 74th commencement exercises on May 19—a triumphant send-off for graduating seniors who navigated the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic for much of their college years. The ceremony took place at the historic United Palace, with more than 300 graduates and some 1,300 family members and friends in […]
Join the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME), the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males, the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, the Department of Public Health, and DBHIDS’s
The City of Philadelphia is joining cities across the nation in honoring June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. What is Gun Violence Awareness Month? Established in 2015, Gun Violence Awareness Month is acknowledged annually by cities, towns, and communities nationwide. Launched on the first Friday of every June, this year the month is commemorated on […]