By Tavon N. ThomassonAFRO Intern Within the span of a few hours on June 23, two separate mass shootings erupted in Baltimore, leaving multiple people wounded. The first incident occurred about 7 p.m., after the sound of gunfire echoed from the 1900 block of McHenry St., alerting officers nearby. At the scene, police found three […]
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Posted inHair
Black Follicles Matter Expo 2025: A safe space for curls, coils and conversations
The Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo will host “Black Follicles Matter” on June 28, 2025, spotlighting natural hair, cultural pride, and community wellness. Led by salon founder Malaika Tamu-Cooper, the event offers workshops, live demos, and a marketplace promoting Black beauty, health, and empowerment.
Posted inU.S. Government
Mass deportation plan targets immigrant-heavy U.S. cities under Democratic control
The 47th president of the United States has vowed to redirect deportation efforts to the largest cities in the country, targeting immigrants in Democratic cities with his deportation agenda.
Posted inCommentary
How Maryland’s governor can reframe the politics of reparations
By Roger House Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore (D) recently caused a stir in the movement for reparations in his state. As the nation’s only Black governor, he vetoed a bill to assess the wrongs of slavery and Jim Crow and propose various remedies. The act had been championed by the state legislature and the Black […]
Posted inUncategorized
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ day protests rebuke 47th president
Thousands of Americans rallied in 2,000 cities across the nation on June 14 to protest against the current president’s policies and actions, including the firing of millions of federal workers and attacks on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Posted inUncategorized
Love under lock and key: Black men speak on fatherhood and incarceration
By DaQuan LawrenceSpecial to the AFRODLawrence@afro.com Stigmas and stereotypes are rampant in society for many, so it’s no shock that beliefs about incarcerated Black men as “absent” and “neglectful” fathers remain abundant. In anticipation of Father’s Day, the AFRO sought out the experiences of incarcerated fathers who have worked tirelessly to remain in the lives […]
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: FAFO ain’t a forcefield: Why Black silence on immigration won’t save us
The piece urges Black Americans not to ignore the injustices faced by Latino immigrants, warning that silence in the face of dehumanization is not protection but complicity. It emphasizes that anti-Blackness and state violence don’t stop at borders or legal status—and history shows they always come back around.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Black community divided on response to ‘dramatic escalation’ in LA, amid ICE raid protests
As the number of troops sent to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles increases, members of the Black community are divided on whether they should take to the streets and join the movement or focus on self-care and peace in their own homes.
Posted inDMV News
UPDATE: Abraham Debela found
83-year-old Abraham Dabela, who had been missing since June 7, was found on the side of the road thanks to a vigilant neighbor and the community’s help in spreading the word.
Posted inTechnology
Prepare for life after graduation by cleaning up your digital footprint
Graduation season is the perfect time to clean up your digital footprint.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Moore announces Schiraldi’s departure from DJS and new acting secretary
Gov. Wes Moore has replaced Vincent Schiraldi as Maryland’s juvenile services chief and appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary to lead the troubled agency through a critical period of reform.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Reparations aren’t a fad. They’re a bill that’s still due.
Michele Miller, who helped lead a municipal reparations initiative in Amherst, Massachusetts, that resulted in a $2 million fund for Black residents, argues that reparations are not a passing trend but a necessary and long-overdue response to centuries of systemic injustice against Black Americans, requiring real action and accountability from leaders at all levels.
