Baltimore boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested in Miami on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery tied to an alleged October 2025 incident at a Miami Gardens business. Davis bonded out of jail Jan. 29, and his attorney said he plans to challenge the allegations, calling Davis the victim in the case.
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Urban One celebrates 45 years of media innovation and community impact
Urban One marked its 45th anniversary in 2025, celebrating its evolution from a single radio station founded by Cathy Hughes into one of the nation’s largest African-American media companies. Hughes reflected on the company’s legacy, innovation and continued expansion.
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Greater Baltimore Urban League placed on immediate probation
The Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) is officially on probation according to an Aug. 15 letter sent from the National Urban League. The communication, recently obtained by the AFRO, details 11 alleged violations by the GBUL Board of Directors.
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Local officials respond to 47th president’s federal takeover of D.C. police department
The 47th president has declared a national crime emergency in Washington, D.C., placing the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under federal control amid concerns over rising violent crime. However, local leaders, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, argue that crime is actually declining and criticize the move as an unprecedented overreach of federal authority.
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National Urban League report concludes Black America is in ‘state of emergency’
The National Urban League held its annual conference this year (July 14-19) in Cleveland, Ohio, attracting thousands committed to securing justice for all in America.
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Walter P. Carter Institute launches civic leadership program to empower Baltimore’s future changemakers
The Walter P. Carter Institute of Leadership and Service has launched its first major initiative, the Community Leadership and Empowerment Program (CLEP), a free 10-week course designed to cultivate Baltimore’s next generation of grassroots leaders. Rooted in the legacy of civil rights icon Walter P. Carter, the program equips participants with tools in civic engagement, advocacy and public service to help them lead meaningful change in their communities
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Against the odds: Foster youth finds success through support and strength
Graduating from high school and college is a major feat for many fostered youth who are facing instability and limited support. Their journeys reveal systemic challenges and the critical role of consistent, caring adults.
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Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils retire from the Army after a combined six decades, while raising 12 children
By Big Media Agency (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils proudly announce their retirements from the United States Army, concluding more than six combined decades of exemplary service. The Lorfils, a married couple who have skillfully balanced their distinguished military careers while raising 12 children, will officially celebrate their retirement together in a […]
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Rapid-response teams aid troubled youths in New Jersey – but funding limits Maryland’s similar effort
By Colin McnamaraCapital News Service A New Jersey girl tormented others in her kindergarten class. Alienated from her classmates, she physically attacked other students and colored the bathroom walls with a permanent marker. Access to mental health care was complicated in her rural county, and school officials considered suspending the 6-year-old. That was when the […]
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A loan shark in your pocket: Cellphone payday loan apps leave many consumers worse off
Predatory earned wage advance (EWA) apps are trapping low-income workers in cycles of high-interest debt, with borrowers often reborrowing at rates equivalent to 300 percent APR or more. Consumer advocates and regulators warn that without stronger financial protections, these apps will continue to exploit vulnerable Americans, deepening financial insecurity rather than alleviating it.
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Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., set a historic record with a marathon speech in the Senate, lasting over 25 hours, to protest President Trump’s actions and rally support against his agenda. Booker’s speech, breaking Strom Thurmond’s 68-year-old record, aims to energize the anti-Trump resistance while emphasizing the urgent need to protect American democracy.
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Op-ed: Unconscious bias doesn’t need a color line
By Frances Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher My husband and I recently visited First Watch in Towson expecting a relaxing breakfast. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and dismissed. When we arrived we were in line, in front of two White patrons. The Black host asked how many were in our party. “Two,” we replied. He […]