By AFRO Staff The stars of Charm City’s arts and culture scene will shine brightly during the 2025 Baltimore MET Gala, one of the region’s premier events, which returns Sept. 13 to The HALL – LIVE! Casino & Hotel Maryland. This year’s theme, “TIMELESS — The Evolution of Style: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE,” which was unveiled […]
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Posted inBaltimore News
Former AFRO editor-in-chief Anthony McCarthy dies March 16 after long battle with kidney disease
Baltimore mourns the loss of Anthony McCarthy, who passed away on March 16 after a battle with kidney disease. A respected figure in Baltimore’s media and political circles, McCarthy was a journalist, broadcaster, political strategist, ordained minister, and dedicated community leader.
Posted inCelebrating Women's History Month
Honoring the women of the Black Press: Charlotta Bass and the new generation of activists in media
Charlotta Bass was a pioneering African-American journalist and civil rights activist who made significant strides in the fight for racial equality in the United States, and her work is honored at the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab at the University of Southern California.
Posted inBaltimore Events
‘TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis’ opens in Baltimore
By AFRO Staff On Feb. 8, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum unveiled “TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis,” the most comprehensive exhibit of the man who was known to be a “titan of industry.” Recognized as the first Black man to lead a billion dollar company, Lewis is remembered for his salient question: “Why […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Divine Nine and community leaders rally behind Baltimore bookstore owner after racist messages
Urban Reads bookstore owner Tia Hamilton is facing racial attacks due to her magazine exposing prison corruption and wrongful convictions, prompting calls for Maryland officials to intervene and support the store.
Posted inAFRO CHARITIES
Letters, love and legacy: The AFRO’s historic column comes to life again
Afro Charities hosted a mixer and networking session centered around their “Re-Reading the News” series, inspired by the AFRO Archives’ “Lonesome Hearts” column, where attendees exchanged letters and formed connections.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO Exclusive: Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and wife welcome baby girl, Camden Lee Scott
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his wife, Hana Pugh Scott, have welcomed a daughter, Camden Lee Scott, who was born on March 8.
Posted inNational News
24-hour marathon livestream launched as counterpoint to 47th president’s State of the Union
The “State of the People” town hall, hosted by Joy Reid and featuring various civil rights leaders and national advocates, will provide a 24-hour alternative to the expected State of the Union address, focusing on the truth and offering solutions for the nation’s challenges.
Posted inBaltimore News
Delta women shed light on human trafficking, domestic abuse at self-defense workshop
The Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted a physical and mental health workshop to address domestic violence, human trafficking, self-care, and self-defense, in partnership with the House Of Ruth Maryland, Araminta, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Posted inBooks
Five books to read this year on the remarkable Dr. Vivien Thomas
Dr. Vivien Thomas, a pioneering figure in medical history, developed groundbreaking techniques in heart surgery without formal medical training and worked alongside Dr. Alfred Blalock at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University.
Posted inCollege
Coppin State University celebrates 125 years during 2025 Homecoming events
Coppin State University celebrated its 125th anniversary with a slew of events, including a homecoming game, a worship service, and the unveiling of portraits of past presidents, all highlighted by Roe Vision, a graduate of Morgan State University.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Annual Black History Month luncheon takes place in nation’s capital
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Month Luncheon, featuring a panel session with Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, and Christine Sampson-Clark, executive committee member of the National Education Association.