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Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Mar. 10 commuted the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton, the 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed during a 1991 robbery.

by Kim Chandler AP March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

Health

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

March 11, 2026

Baltimore to host National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

Baltimore to host National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

March 11, 2026

Measuring progress: Johns Hopkins, Black Baltimore and this moment

Opinion

Measuring progress: Johns Hopkins, Black Baltimore and this moment

March 11, 2026

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

March 11, 2026

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Army (Ret.) Col. Edna W. Cummings uplifts Six Triple Eight women in new memoir

Army (Ret.) Col. Edna W. Cummings uplifts Six Triple Eight women in new memoir

March 11, 2026

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria’s military, killing officers and carting away weapons

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria’s military, killing officers and carting away weapons

March 10, 2026

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Aging while Black: Seniors say listening is the first step to care

Baltimore Community

Aging while Black: Seniors say listening is the first step to care

by Victoria Mejicanos March 9, 2026

Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection

Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection

by Special Press Release March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Executive Alliance names 64 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland

BUSINESS

Executive Alliance names 64 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland

March 2, 2026

Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

March 2, 2026

President, allies said to be creating executive plan to steal the 2026 midterms

President, allies said to be creating executive plan to steal the 2026 midterms

March 2, 2026

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Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

by Special Press Release March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility

Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility

by J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

National Sports

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Study finds disjointed youth crime data hinders public understanding

Study finds disjointed youth crime data hinders public understanding

March 8, 2026

MCB Real Estate moves forward with $900 million Harborplace transformation

BUSINESS

MCB Real Estate moves forward with $900 million Harborplace transformation

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Washington

U.S. Rep. Owolewa condemns federal overreach on D.C. traffic cameras

Washington D.C. News

U.S. Rep. Owolewa condemns federal overreach on D.C. traffic cameras

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’

A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’

by D. Kevin McNeir March 2, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in state in South Carolina after Capitol Hill dispute

Washington D.C. News

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in state in South Carolina after Capitol Hill dispute

March 1, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Ward 3 residents call for more affordable housing, raise alarm over upzoning plans

February 26, 2026

Activists, politicians and celebrities hold alternatives to State of the Union address

Washington D.C. News

Activists, politicians and celebrities hold alternatives to State of the Union address

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants

Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants

by Ashlee Banks March 4, 2026March 11, 2026

First Lady Moore launches campaign to advance literacy among Maryland students

First Lady Moore launches campaign to advance literacy among Maryland students

by Special Press Release March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Maryland leaders request tariff reimbursement following Supreme Court decision

Maryland Government

Maryland leaders request tariff reimbursement following Supreme Court decision

March 1, 2026

Bowie State, DPSCS spotlight unity, education at Black History Month program

Prince George's County News

Bowie State, DPSCS spotlight unity, education at Black History Month program

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

Moore advocates opening state land for housing, jobs near transit

Moore advocates opening state land for housing, jobs near transit

March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

National News

Black lawmakers warn of disproportionate impact as House rejects War Powers Resolution and ethics reform

Black lawmakers warn of disproportionate impact as House rejects War Powers Resolution and ethics reform

by Ashlee Banks March 9, 2026

Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says

Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says

by Jacques Billeaud March 7, 2026

‘Worse than a prison’: 911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE’s largest detention camp

‘Worse than a prison’: 911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE’s largest detention camp

March 7, 2026

Thousands honor Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life and legacy at Chicago homegoing

Thousands honor Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life and legacy at Chicago homegoing

March 6, 2026March 11, 2026

Rev. Robert Turner to take reparations fight nationwide after years-long protest

Rev. Robert Turner to take reparations fight nationwide after years-long protest

March 6, 2026

International News

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

by Brian Witte March 1, 2026

Video evidence undercuts ICE accounts in multiple recent shootings

Video evidence undercuts ICE accounts in multiple recent shootings

by Associated Press February 16, 2026

Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees

Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees

February 14, 2026

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

February 8, 2026

Judge blocks 47th president’s administration from ending protections for Haitians

Judge blocks 47th president’s administration from ending protections for Haitians

February 2, 2026

Sports

Patriots plans to release 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs next week, AP source says

Patriots plans to release 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs next week, AP source says

by Rob Maaddi March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women

CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer March 3, 2026March 6, 2026

Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship

Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship

by Mekhi Abbott March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

CIAA Tournament day three update

CIAA Tournament day three update

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Opinion

Commentary: As the Old Guard of civil rights finish their march, ours must continue

Commentary: As the Old Guard of civil rights finish their march, ours must continue

by Special to the AFRO March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

My tough love letter to Baltimore after my husband’s inherited generational home was temporarily lost due to a tax sale lien foreclosure

My tough love letter to Baltimore after my husband’s inherited generational home was temporarily lost due to a tax sale lien foreclosure

by Special to the AFRO March 8, 2026

In memory of George Briscoe: Another victim of a Maryland lynching

In memory of George Briscoe: Another victim of a Maryland lynching

by Rev. Heber Brown III March 3, 2026

Commentary: Michael B. Jordan loves being Black. We do too

Commentary: Michael B. Jordan loves being Black. We do too

by Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier March 3, 2026

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