Thursday, August 28, 2025
Licensed but locked out: Why Vilissa Thompson built her own path in disability advocacy
Vilissa Thompson was on track to become a therapist, but after realizing the social work […]
Short-staffed and stretched thin: Special Ed crisis leaves Black students with disabilities at risk
Black students with disabilities often depend on individualized education programs for support, but severe […]
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 […]
Survivors of Katrina find strength, solace through the efforts of extraordinary people
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com When the first official public warnings of a […]
Kirbyjon Caldwell: A pastor’s path from indictment to remorse and renewal
Re-entering public life, Kirbyjon Caldwell confronts lingering stigma while leaning on faith, family and community […]
ABC’s The Cookout returns: Celebrating Black culture, community and equity in Baltimore
Associated Black Charities (ABC) announced the return of its signature event, The Cookout, on Sept. […]
GBC and UpSurge outline vision, strategic priorities following merger
Following its merger with the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), UpSurge is focusing on data-driven strategies […]
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