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Maryland church teacher who assaulted girls was an illegal twice deported: report
A church teacher in Maryland who was arrested for allegedly assaulting four girls entered the United States illegally after having been deported twice, according to an official with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, of Germantown, was arrested on Monday after an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police, Special Victims Investigations Division.
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A church teacher in Maryland who was arrested for allegedly assaulting four girls entered the United States illegally after having been deported twice, according to an official with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, of Germantown, was arrested on Monday after an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police, Special Victims Investigations Division.
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NCNW Holds Signature Uncommon Height Gala at Gaylord Hotel
The 18th Biennial Uncommon Height Awards Gala sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) on Dec. 8 at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, proved to be an event to honor groundbreaking women, such as Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, and empower guests for the future. “This has to be one of the most inspiring and uplifting events that I have ever been to,” said Kaersten Deeds, a 40-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland. “I don’t think I have ever been in a room full of well-dressed people who hold powerful positions and make such an impact on society. These folks are making a difference. And I really liked that they gave an award to Bishop McKenzie. She is deserving of that.” (Washington Informer 12/13/23) READ MORE>>>>>
The 18th Biennial Uncommon Height Awards Gala sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) on Dec. 8 at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, proved to be an event to honor groundbreaking women, such as Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, and empower guests for the future. “This has to be one of the most inspiring and uplifting events that I have ever been to,” said Kaersten Deeds, a 40-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland. “I don’t think I have ever been in a room full of well-dressed people who hold powerful positions and make such an impact on society. These folks are making a difference. And I really liked that they gave an award to Bishop McKenzie. She is deserving of that.” (Washington Informer 12/13/23) READ MORE>>>>>
School notes: FCPS names operations director; Muslim students say Eid should be holiday
Frederick County Public Schools last week announced a new position: executive director of systemwide operations.Muslim students call for district to recognize Eid Several people at last week’s meeting of the Frederick County Board of Education urged officials to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha school holidays. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, while Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fast of Ramadan.
Students can take excused absences on these days, but have argued that it is unfair for them to have to miss instructional time. (Jillian Atelsek/Frederick News Post 11/27/23)
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Frederick County Public Schools last week announced a new position: executive director of systemwide operations.Muslim students call for district to recognize Eid Several people at last week’s meeting of the Frederick County Board of Education urged officials to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha school holidays. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, while Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fast of Ramadan.
Students can take excused absences on these days, but have argued that it is unfair for them to have to miss instructional time. (Jillian Atelsek/Frederick News Post 11/27/23)
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Feb 23, 2023: Baptist Press: Churches respond to action of Executive Committee
New Faith Mission Ministry in Griffin, Ga.; St. Timothy’s Christian Church in Baltimore, Md.; Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss.; and Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., were deemed to be not in friendly cooperation because of female senior pastors.
New Faith Mission Ministry in Griffin, Ga.; St. Timothy’s Christian Church in Baltimore, Md.; Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss.; and Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., were deemed to be not in friendly cooperation because of female senior pastors.