Thursday, June 12, 2025

‘Fifty Shades of Pride’ : Baltimore celebrates five decades of queer joy and resistance 

As Baltimore Pride turns 50, this year’s festival honors the vibrant, diverse history of the […]


Baltimore — it’s that time! AFRAM returns June 21 & 22 at Druid Hill Park, bigger, louder, and prouder than ever. Two days of epic performances, nonstop vibes, and love for the culture. And next year? AFRAM turns 50. So this year, we’re going all in and setting the tone for something legendary. This year’s national lineup: Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Teedra Moses, Saweetie, Amerie, Vedo, Silk, and Stefflon Don. AFRAM is one of the largest African-American cultural festivals on the East Coast — and admission is free.

Visit aframbaltimore.com for more info

Community mourns death of Morehouse College student Kyle Coleman 

Friends and family of Kyle Coleman are mourning his untimely death. The Morehouse College freshman’s […]


The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum to host annual ‘Voices of History’ Street Fair

The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum will host its annual “Voices of History” Street […]


Get on the Boxx with our special guest, Iesha White, Founder of Hauspups Pet Spa and Boutique! Iesha shares the joys of being a professional dog groomer and how her personal and environmental challenges fueled her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Join hosts Jay Jackson, Dr. Frances Toni Draper, and Kevin “MPECKABLE” Peck for an engaging conversation full of passion, purpose, and pups!

RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine […]


Opinion: Ousting Baltimore County’s inspector general undermines government accountability

Ryan Coleman is the former president of the Randallstown NAACP. This week, he writes […]


Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns

The Chesapeake Bay’s health declined from a C-plus to a C in the latest annual […]


‘DMC’ of Run-DMC reveals: ‘10 Ways Not To Commit Suicide’

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC opens up about his past suicidal thoughts and depression in […]


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