The 126th Army–Navy Game will bring “America’s Game” back to Baltimore on Dec. 13, as the city prepares to honor the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Author Archives: Chianti Marks, AFRO Intern
Posted inBaltimore Community
Thanksgiving giveback events bring food, hope and community support to Baltimore neighborhoods
God’s Best Family and the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosted Thanksgiving community giveaways, providing food, resources and fellowship to Baltimore residents impacted by economic hardship. The events served hundreds of families while emphasizing hope, long-term support and the importance of community care.
Posted inObituaries
AME Bishop Reginald Jackson, a stalwart civil and social justice advocate, dies at 71
By Chianti Marks AFRO Intern The Black faith community, civil rights and justice advocates and supporters and well-wishers from around the world are mourning the loss of Bishop Reginald Jackson, a respected prelate of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Jackson died Nov. 25 at the age of 71. “With profound sorrow, the Jackson family announces […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates evolution of portraiture with ‘Amy Sherald: American Sublime’
By Chianti MarksAFRO Intern The Baltimore Museum Of Art (BMA) recently opened the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition and honored the artist with the 2025 Artist Who Inspires award. The exhibit, which will be on display until April 5, 2026, highlights the evolution of Sherald, an artist who has made a name for herself as […]
Posted inReligion
Pioneering UMC Bishop Violet L. Fisher leaves a lasting legacy at 86
Bishop Violet L. Fisher, the first African American woman elected bishop in the United Methodist Church’s Northeastern Jurisdiction, died Nov. 17 at age 86. A barrier-breaking leader and lifelong educator, she is remembered for her trailblazing ministry, global service, and enduring impact on women, Black clergy, and faith communities across generations.