There's another Senate race going on right now, one in Maryland which pits former NAACP president Kweisi Mfume against Rep. Ben Cardin. The winner of the September 12 primary will face Republican Lt. Governor Michael Steele to replace retiring Senator Paul Sarbanes. From what I have read, Mfume jumped into this race three days after … Continue reading Blacks and Maryland politics
Day: June 19, 2006
Norfolk school board nominees
Norfolk is the only city in Hampton Roads that does not elect its school board. The city council appoints the members. Last Tuesday, council accepted eleven nominations for the two available seats. One seat became open with the election of chairperson Theresa W. Whibley to the council. The other seat is currently occupied by school … Continue reading Norfolk school board nominees
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