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Baltimore mourns the loss of longtime civil servant and deputy mayor Anthony Barksdale

Baltimore mourns the loss of longtime civil servant and deputy mayor Anthony Barksdale

Baltimore Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale died Nov. 6, prompting Baltimore leaders to share reflections on his life and legacy.

by Brandon Henry November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Baltimore’s Loyola School expands with new building, keeping education free for families

Education

Baltimore’s Loyola School expands with new building, keeping education free for families

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

UMES President Heidi Anderson files lawsuit in the wake of plagiarism allegations

HBCU

UMES President Heidi Anderson files lawsuit in the wake of plagiarism allegations

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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October 27, 2025

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Overcoming barriers to homeownership: Assistance programs for first-time buyers in Baltimore

Overcoming barriers to homeownership: Assistance programs for first-time buyers in Baltimore

Proactive steps to prevent financial scams targeting seniors

Proactive steps to prevent financial scams targeting seniors

End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle

End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle

Afro Briefs

Congressman Meeks chastises president for threatened invasion of Nigeria

Congressman Meeks chastises president for threatened invasion of Nigeria

by April Ryan November 5, 2025

Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean

Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean

by Associated Press November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

November 4, 2025

Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors

Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

No. 47’s administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

No. 47’s administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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Baltimore

AFRO Newspaper to honor former U.S. veterans for their service

AFRO Newspaper to honor former U.S. veterans for their service

by Brandon Henry November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Healing after mastectomy: Two survivors speak on faith, struggle and strength

Health

Healing after mastectomy: Two survivors speak on faith, struggle and strength

by Andrea Stevens November 4, 2025

Lena Waithe brings ‘The Peculiar Patriot’ to Baltimore Center Stage, spotlighting love, loss and mass incarceration

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Lena Waithe brings ‘The Peculiar Patriot’ to Baltimore Center Stage, spotlighting love, loss and mass incarceration

November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Former Baltimore mayors honored with portrait unveiling

Former Baltimore mayors honored with portrait unveiling

November 3, 2025

When success isn’t enough: Why the Black middle class is still struggling

Money

When success isn’t enough: Why the Black middle class is still struggling

November 3, 2025November 6, 2025

Washington

FAA warns Washington area airports face flight cuts starting Nov. 7 if shutdown continues

FAA warns Washington area airports face flight cuts starting Nov. 7 if shutdown continues

by Capital News Service November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Army Maj. Bianca Ross celebrates promotion, urges Black women in uniform to be ‘unstoppable’

Washington D.C. News

Army Maj. Bianca Ross celebrates promotion, urges Black women in uniform to be ‘unstoppable’

by Jonathan Forney November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

From Cam Newton to James Brown, honorees at 10th Annual MMCA Gala assert commitment to diversity, inclusivity in media

Washington D.C. News

From Cam Newton to James Brown, honorees at 10th Annual MMCA Gala assert commitment to diversity, inclusivity in media

November 2, 2025November 6, 2025

Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say

Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Compassion has left the building

Compassion has left the building

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Prince George’s

A legacy in motion: Bowie State’s 90th Homecoming ignites joy, family and Bulldog pride

Prince George's County News

A legacy in motion: Bowie State’s 90th Homecoming ignites joy, family and Bulldog pride

by Mekhi Abbott November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Maryland Bankers Association, Coppin State address credit equity gaps

Maryland Bankers Association, Coppin State address credit equity gaps

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program defunded at the expense of low-income families

Food

Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program defunded at the expense of low-income families

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Postscript for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Just keep that mammogram appointment

Health

Postscript for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Just keep that mammogram appointment

October 30, 2025

Bowie State hosts 90th annual homecoming activities

HBCU

Bowie State hosts 90th annual homecoming activities

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

National News

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

by Associated Press November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Nonprofits struggle to fill in the gaps as more federal workers, SNAP recipients seek food assistance

Nonprofits struggle to fill in the gaps as more federal workers, SNAP recipients seek food assistance

by D. Kevin McNeir October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charge

Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charge

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Medicaid cuts in Republicans’ spending bill threaten rural hospitals, disaster preparedness

Health

Medicaid cuts in Republicans’ spending bill threaten rural hospitals, disaster preparedness

October 30, 2025

A North Carolina man is charged with 4 murder counts after telling authorities he killed his kids

A North Carolina man is charged with 4 murder counts after telling authorities he killed his kids

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

International News

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, amid rising tensions with Venezuela

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, amid rising tensions with Venezuela

by Associated Press October 28, 2025

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island’s strongest recorded storm

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island’s strongest recorded storm

by Associated Press October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

African American sorority makes history again with first chapter in Puerto Rico

African American sorority makes history again with first chapter in Puerto Rico

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

South African rowers of color become first to compete at Boston regatta, part of larger trend toward access

South African rowers of color become first to compete at Boston regatta, part of larger trend toward access

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

Sports

Down but not out, the Ravens eye a second-half resurgence after Lamar Jackson’s return

Down but not out, the Ravens eye a second-half resurgence after Lamar Jackson’s return

by Noah Trister October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

NBA scandal: 34 people indicted in major illegal gambling and betting operation

NBA scandal: 34 people indicted in major illegal gambling and betting operation

by Itoro N. Umontuen October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Players to watch in Major League Baseball’s 2025 World Series Finals

Players to watch in Major League Baseball’s 2025 World Series Finals

by Edward G. Robinson III October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Lamar Jackson back on practice field for Ravens after missing 2 games with hamstring injury

Lamar Jackson back on practice field for Ravens after missing 2 games with hamstring injury

by Associated Press October 22, 2025

Opinion

Teach your kids backyard and urban farming to promote nutrition and neighborhood health

Teach your kids backyard and urban farming to promote nutrition and neighborhood health

by Special to the AFRO November 5, 2025

Storms, solidarity and selective aid: The U.S., Jamaica and the ‘s- -thole’ bias

Storms, solidarity and selective aid: The U.S., Jamaica and the ‘s- -thole’ bias

by Edmond W. Davis November 5, 2025

Faith, housing and hope: How planning builds stronger Black communities

Faith, housing and hope: How planning builds stronger Black communities

by Stephanie Cornish November 4, 2025

The goalposts keep moving: Maryland’s public arts funding is failing its working artists

The goalposts keep moving: Maryland’s public arts funding is failing its working artists

by Special to the AFRO November 4, 2025

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