Two high profile Baltimore figures take on key roles in national organizations

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Two high profile Baltimore figures take on key roles in national organizations

By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Two prominent figures of Baltimore have been named to key positions in national advocacy organizations. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former mayor of Baltimore City, was […]

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