Monthly Archives: May, 2009

By Cicely Wiggins UJW LARGO, Md. -- Models strutted down the runway at Largo High School's spring fashion show in colorful outfits in gold, pink, red, orange and shades of blue. About 100 students attended the show in March. The show was broken into nine scenes, each with a different theme. They included: Glitz ‘n' Glamour, Diva Dolls, Student Success, Sophisticated Silhouette, Vintage Vixens, Extravagant Educators and the finale.

By Jeff Shim UJW ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- You can call the Maryland State House a work in progress, even though it's been around for more than 200 years. In fact, it's where General George Washington resigned his commission as head of the Army in 1783.

By Cara Bernard UJW FREDERICK, Md. - Twins Joy and Josh Chand may look very much alike, but their college plans are as different as the rising and falling stock markets on Wall Street any given day. The 18-year-olds attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School here, and are planning to go to college, despite the tough economic challenges that face their family and the state of Maryland.

By Lenaya Stewart UJW SPRINGDALE, Md. -- Maya Anderson sits staring at her math test. Her foot taps impatiently and she angrily wipes at the sweat on her forehead. This test is 30 percent of her grade, and she doesn't know the material. The clock ticks loudly in her ears as she closes her eyes and tries to remember the last few lessons her teacher taught but the loud voices coming from the other 37 people in her class makes it impossible for her to concentrate. Sighing, she turns her test over and gives up. This won't be the last time.

By Najee Ellerbe UJW WASHINGTON -- The election of President Barack Obama is fueling a discussion among young African-American men about whether racism is dead in the United States. No question, Obama's election has been a source of pride and inspiration for people of color across the country and around the world. Many people have said it is a happening they never thought they'd see in their lifetime.