3+ week, 1+ day ago   (857+ words) AFRO News The Black August legacy Black August has returned, with a focus on the Black freedom fighters who have paved the way for changemakers of today. The evidence is here: Federal troops on the streets of Washington D.C., and throughout…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (504+ words) For those in the disability community, it has always taken a village. When your life is filled with doctor’s appointments, chronic illness symptoms and navigating a world that isn’t built for accessibility, being surrounded by reliable family, friends and peers…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (676+ words) Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), a Baltimore-based grassroots think tank, hosted a virtual panel raising concerns about the impact of Sinclair Broadcast Group on the city’s political landscape on Aug. 6. The panel comes amid a continued debate over the…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (576+ words) Several local and federal leaders whose innovative approaches to public safety have resulted in historic declines in crime in their cities or districts, participated in a virtual roundtable with members of the Black Press on July 30. The roundtable and Q…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (309+ words) By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor Capping off Black Press Week, which took place from March 13 to March 17, Chavis highlighted the history and importance of Black news media, their commitment to the truth and how to forge ahead in the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (648+ words) As part of its ongoing “In Defense of Us” series, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender held a discussion on efforts to end wrongful charging practices across the state on July 28. Maryland is one of the few states that…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (661+ words) Every generation is remembered by the investments it chooses to make. Here's our question for Baltimore: What if the most important investment our city could make over the next 30 years wasn't another building, another stadium, another development project, or another…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (468+ words) Pope Leo XIV acknowledges his family included both enslaved people and enslavers, sparking new debates on race and identity....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (398+ words) The D.C. Public Library is collecting stories and memorabilia from sports fans for an exhibition celebrating the spirit of D.C. sports....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (23+ words) African-American candidates make significant gains in Maryland's primary election, securing key nominations and potentially increasing representation in Congress and county executive posts....