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Family of MD native killed by police pushes for release of raw video
The family of Baltimore County native Isaiah Kirby renewed calls for the release of unedited video from the shooting death of the Michigan State University zoology student.
NAACP sues Musk’s xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines
WASHINGTON — The largest U.S. civil rights group on Tuesday sued xAI and a subsidiary, claiming they illegally operated more than two dozen gas turbines in Mississippi to power its […]
NAACP hires former DOJ civil rights chief as next general counsel
The NAACP has appointed former DOJ civil rights chief Kristen Clarke as general counsel to strengthen legal challenges on voting rights.
NAACP pressing for ‘equity-first’ AI standards in medicine
The NAACP unveiled a blueprint urging bias audits and “equity-first” standards to prevent AI from worsening racial disparities across U.S. health care systems.
MD to continue with emissions inspection operator after prolonged ‘procurement challenges’
Maryland plans to renew its emissions testing contract with Envirotest Corp. through 2030, ending a court battle over the state's procurement process.
Police reform advocates press for public hearing on Maryland’s guidelines for local accountability boards
A coalition of police reform advocates rallied in Annapolis Wednesday to call attention to proposed emergency regulations they say would weaken a landmark 2021 law that created new mechanisms for police accountability.
Federal judge tosses Baltimore County redistricting map challenged under Voting Rights Act
Baltimore County's redistricting plan likely violates the Voting Rights Act and must be replaced with a new map that offers Black voters greater representation, a federal judge ruled.
Police chief resigns amid accusations of racial bias
A police chief in a Maryland county near the nation's capital resigned Thursday amid reports alleging racial bias and discrimination toward officers of color.
2nd case challenging 2020 census preparation dismissed
For the second time this spring, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Census Bureau of not devoting enough manpower and offices on the ground to have a successful count of every resident in the U.S. during the 2020 census.
NAACP lawsuit claims Census Bureau is unprepared for count
Calling preparations for the 2020 Census “conspicuously deficient,” the NAACP is suing the U.S. Census Bureau, demanding that the agency send more workers into the field and spend more money on encouraging people to participate in the once-a-decade head count.
Swayed by project’s job potential, NAACP endorses maglev proposal
Maryland’s NAACP says its support for a proposed maglev train linking Baltimore and Washington boils down to jobs. Officials from the Maryland State Conference NAACP said on Friday the organization […]
Obama endorses Ben Jealous for governor of Maryland
Barack Obama has endorsed Ben Jealous for governor of Maryland.
