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The B-side of Baltimore: 19th Annual Boundary Block Party bridges music, fun and community

Baltimore Events

The B-side of Baltimore: 19th Annual Boundary Block Party bridges music, fun and community

No Boundaries coalition hosted its 19th Annual Block Party on June 27, featuring music, games, performances, and resources from local organizations and small businesses, highlighting the “B-side” of Baltimore.

by Andrew Hall July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

City of Baltimore declares code red as temperatures rise

City of Baltimore declares code red as temperatures rise

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

The U.S marks 250th anniversary, while Black Americans still face systemic barriers

The U.S marks 250th anniversary, while Black Americans still face systemic barriers

July 1, 2026

D.C. group brings Black women from the Civil War era to life

Washington D.C. News

D.C. group brings Black women from the Civil War era to life

July 1, 2026

Caesar Rodney statue at Freedom Plaza sparks controversy over legacy of slavery

Washington D.C. News

Caesar Rodney statue at Freedom Plaza sparks controversy over legacy of slavery

July 1, 2026

City leaders propose charter amendment to modernize Baltimore water system

City leaders propose charter amendment to modernize Baltimore water system

July 1, 2026

COMMENTARY

D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation brings residents free fun with weekly Thursday movie nights

D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation brings residents free fun with weekly Thursday movie nights

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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Afro Briefs

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Black travelers and workers mourning loss of affordable skies

Travel

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Black travelers and workers mourning loss of affordable skies

by Tavon N. Thomasson May 6, 2026

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

by Special to the AFRO May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Chicago ‘Fibroid Slayer’ makes history with biggest case of his career

Chicago ‘Fibroid Slayer’ makes history with biggest case of his career

May 4, 2026

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

May 3, 2026

A new reality: Retirement while supporting young adult children or parents

A new reality: Retirement while supporting young adult children or parents

May 3, 2026

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Baltimore

UB President Kurt Schmoke announces plans to retire in 2027

UB President Kurt Schmoke announces plans to retire in 2027

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer June 28, 2026

AFRO Exclusive: Terri Freeman, president of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, speaks on upcoming retirement

AFRO Exclusive: Terri Freeman, president of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, speaks on upcoming retirement

by Kendra Bryant June 25, 2026

AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration brings community, culture and commerce together on Day Two

Baltimore Events

AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration brings community, culture and commerce together on Day Two

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary kicks off in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park

Baltimore Events

AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary kicks off in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

Black leaders in Baltimore share AFRAM memories as festival turns 50

Black leaders in Baltimore share AFRAM memories as festival turns 50

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Washington

Documentary Film Festival returns to D.C. with lineup of untold Black stories

Washington D.C. News

Documentary Film Festival returns to D.C. with lineup of untold Black stories

by D. Kevin McNeir June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

District of Columbia voters turn out for midterm primaries

Washington D.C. News

District of Columbia voters turn out for midterm primaries

by DaQuan Lawrence June 17, 2026June 30, 2026

How ownership helped a Black-owned U Street businesses survive gentrification

BUSINESS

How ownership helped a Black-owned U Street businesses survive gentrification

May 31, 2026

Downtown D.C. shows mixed recovery as jobs, housing lag behind gains in culture

BUSINESS

Downtown D.C. shows mixed recovery as jobs, housing lag behind gains in culture

May 27, 2026

Theaters and thespians from the D.C. region honored at the 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards

Theaters and thespians from the D.C. region honored at the 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Prince George’s

Free grocery market opens in Prince George’s County

Prince George's County News

Free grocery market opens in Prince George’s County

by AFRO Staff June 26, 2026June 30, 2026

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

HBCU

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

by Dr. Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor May 6, 2026

Not all missing children cases look the same–and each one brings unique challenges

Not all missing children cases look the same–and each one brings unique challenges

May 5, 2026May 28, 2026

Money

What they wish they knew about money: Older adults pass on financial advice

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

An announcement of the passing of the Rev. Dr. Marie Murphy Phillips Braxton

Obituaries – Washington D.C.

An announcement of the passing of the Rev. Dr. Marie Murphy Phillips Braxton

May 3, 2026May 14, 2026

National News

‘Chosen family’ strengthens Black LGBTQ+ community in the nation’s capital

‘Chosen family’ strengthens Black LGBTQ+ community in the nation’s capital

by Morgan Carpenter, AFRO Intern June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

High court broadens executive authority, allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed

High court broadens executive authority, allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed

by Associated Press June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Black voices underscore the lifesaving value of regular HIV testing

Health

Black voices underscore the lifesaving value of regular HIV testing

June 27, 2026

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

Politics

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

June 18, 2026

Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death

Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

International News

The scars of war among survivors in Sudan

The scars of war among survivors in Sudan

by Associated Press June 27, 2026

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing congratulated for its historic vision to confront the Vatican on enslavement and reparations

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing congratulated for its historic vision to confront the Vatican on enslavement and reparations

by Special to the AFRO June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates as treatment centers come under attack

Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates as treatment centers come under attack

May 24, 2026

Death toll rises to 87 in Congo’s Ebola outbreak as health workers intensify screening efforts

Death toll rises to 87 in Congo’s Ebola outbreak as health workers intensify screening efforts

May 17, 2026

How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda

Politics

How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Sports

Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

by Associated Press July 1, 2026

LeBron James leaves Lakers, begins search for new NBA title contender

LeBron James leaves Lakers, begins search for new NBA title contender

by Associated Press June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Africa is ready to make statements and go for gold at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Africa is ready to make statements and go for gold at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

by Morgan Carpenter and Briannia Robinson June 29, 2026

Black players shine in opening games of 2026 World Cup

Black players shine in opening games of 2026 World Cup

by Andrew Hall and Makayla Walker June 27, 2026

Opinion

Why should African Americans celebrate America 250?

Why should African Americans celebrate America 250?

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO Publisher June 27, 2026

Data centers are a threat to our community

Data centers are a threat to our community

by Dayvon Love June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

In Baltimore, talent is everywhere – opportunity is not

In Baltimore, talent is everywhere – opportunity is not

by Special to the AFRO June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Juneteenth, justice and America’s double standard

Juneteenth, justice and America’s double standard

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO Publisher June 19, 2026

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