By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Police Department (BPD),have arrested a man they say is responsible for the first murder if 2019. Jan. 28, detectives arrested Gilbert Della, 24, in the 200 block of N. Wickham St for the murder of 28 year old Ikeem Isaac. Gilbert Della, 24, was arrested for the […]
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Expert: Anton Black’s Autopsy ‘Blatantly Wrong’
By Stephan Janis and Taya Graham, Specials to the Afro A key report that played a role in the decision not to charge officers involved in the controversial arrest and subsequent death of Greensboro, Md., resident Anton Black in police custody is coming under fire. In an autopsy report released last week, the Maryland State Medical Examiner’s […]
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This Ceasefire Weekend, `House Music Heals’
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, syoes@afro.com So far in 2019 Baltimore has been averaging almost a murder a day, 26 homicides as of Jan. 26. There have been six days with multiple homicides. There was a homicide every day from Jan. 8 – Jan. 13. We’ve gotten off to a bad start after registering moderately lower […]
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Textiles Tell the Story of the Last Great African Kingdom
By J. K. Schmid, AFRO Staff A collection of unique textiles are on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA). “Kuba: Fabric of an Empire” has collected royal garments and display textiles to tell the story of the rise and fall of Africa’s last great pre-colonial kingdom. The items were either worn by members […]
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Solid Rock Church of Baltimore Hosts Forum on Homicide
By Joi Thomas, Special to the AFRO For the past few years Baltimore residents have watched the homicide rate rise and things do not seem to be getting better. Elder Rashad Singletary, Executive Pastor of Solid Rock Church of Baltimore (7 E. North Ave.), has decided to take action. He is hosting “Homicide and the Church: […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
By Rosa Pryor, Special to the AFRO Hello everyone, how are you enjoying this nice, crispy weather? Not me, I do not like the cold, but we are living in a four season region. So, what should we expect? It is winter for those of us who are complaining. Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington Street […]
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Two Black Artists and Their Urgent Work on Exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Art
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Two artists have exhibits that take on issues of violence, Black culture and identity in their own distinct ways at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD. Mark Bradford most known for his large abstract pieces brings forth a body of work that infuses Greek […]
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Baltimore Blight: Is this your house?
511 N. Carrollton Ave. 511 N. Carrollton Ave.(Photo Credit: Sean Yoes)
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Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman to Get Statues in MD State House
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Some of the most nationally recognized Marylanders happen to be Black, were slaves and made a huge impact on American history; yet they’re just now getting statues in the Maryland State House. Abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, who famously helped over 300 slaves escape the South into freedom, […]
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Mosby to Stop Prosecuting Marijuana Possession
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO Baltimore City State’s Attorney announced her office will no longer be prosecuting marijuana possession cases, Tuesday. “We need to get serious about prioritizing what actually makes us safe,” said Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, in a January 29 press release. “No one who is serious about public […]
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Maryland Bill Would Allow Unemployment Insurance in Shutdown
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers plan to submit legislation to allow federal employees who must work during a government shutdown without pay to collect unemployment insurance. Del. Jessica Feldmark, a Howard County Democrat, said she planned to file the legislation Monday. She says it’s an important step “should we find […]
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Baltimore Man Gets Life for Killing Pregnant Girlfriend
By The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore man has been sentenced to life in prison for the slaying of his pregnant girlfriend. In a Monday statement, Baltimore’s office of the state’s attorney said William Mason has been sentenced to life plus 20 years in the first-degree murder of Khaya Lambert. William Mason has […]