The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is hosting their 2nd Annual Back to School Community Cookout and Backpack Giveaway on Aug. 30. Kids can enjoy free food, haircuts and special guest performances.
Author Archives: Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland invests $50M to fight vacancies, blight in Baltimore
Maryland State Government is investing $50 million to speed up the removal of vacant homes in Baltimore, part of Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) Reinvest Baltimore plan to restore neighborhoods long impacted by disinvestment.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Gathering for joy and healing: The power of Black family reunions
Black family reunions are powerful intergenerational spaces for reconnecting, learning, and healing. Passed down through generations, these gatherings preserve history and joy despite centuries of separation and systemic oppression.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Don Beyer to reintroduce bill requiring body cameras for federal police
Del. Norton Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.-At-Large) and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.-08) will soon reintroduce legislation requiring all federal police to use body and dash cameras, citing urgent needs for transparency and accountability after recent abuses of power in Washington, D.C.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Dems condemn racist ‘ghetto governor’ remark from Freedom Caucus leader
The Maryland Democratic Party condemned a derogatory comment made by a leader of the Maryland Freedom Caucus on Aug. 21.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Mayor Scott welcomes students back to school for 2025-2026 school year
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) and Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises welcomed students back to school on Aug. 25, visiting them in their classrooms and recognizing good attendance.
Posted inElections 2026
Del. Malcolm Ruff, activist Crystal Jackson Parker announce 2026 bids for Maryland General Assembly seats
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com State Del. Malcolm P. Ruff (D-District 41) officially announced Aug. 21 that he will run for a seat in the Maryland General Assembly in the 2026 election. Ruff is running for a Senate seat in District 41, which is located entirely in Baltimore City at its northwest corner, […]
Posted inBaltimore Recovery
Pimlico demolition underway, redevelopment to boost Park Heights
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and first lady Dawn Moore attended a demolition ceremony for the old Pimlico Race Course that hosts the iconic Preakness Stakes annually in West Baltimore on Aug. 21. Demolition is expected to conclude by the end of the year, with construction for the new race […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Baltimore entrepreneurs thrive through Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com As National Black Business Month continues, the AFRO is shining a light on the efforts of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Baltimore, which aims to educate and empower small businesses in the region. Since 2017, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has served more than 700 […]
Posted inReligion
Former AME Zion bishop pleads guilty in widespread church fraud case
Staccato Powell, a former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud in a scheme to fraudulently gain control of multiple church properties in California, using forged documents and false statements.
Posted inBlack History
Historic U.S. towns honor generations of culture, art and identity
Small towns and regions across the U.S. hold vibrant histories and cultures deeply rooted in their communities. Places like Eatonville, Fla. and New Bedford, Mass. preserve rich traditions that continue to inspire today.
Posted inMaryland News
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announces collaboration with Colin Kaepernick
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy (D) will partner with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to help the county advance education, youth mentorship and social justice initiatives over the coming months.