Thousands gathered in Baltimore for the historic 150th Preakness Stakes, marking the final race at Pimlico Race Course before major renovations begin. While attendees enjoyed the race and cultural festivities, some expressed frustration with event organization despite the excitement and tradition surrounding the event.
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“To Baltimore With Love”: Call for artists – $500 honorarium for selected creators
“To Baltimore With Love,” a new exhibition curated by Baltimore Unity Hall and The Mary Ann Connelly Fund in Support of Artists, invites local creators to celebrate the city’s spirit through art. Submissions are open until June 9, 2025, with selected artists receiving a $500 honorarium.
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Morgan’s Spring Commencement highlights growth and excellence, legacy and leadership
Morgan State University celebrated one of its largest graduating classes during its 148th Spring Commencement, awarding 1,022 degrees and recognizing notable achievements including a record 60 doctoral candidates and the university’s first graduates in Mechatronics Engineering and Musical Theatre. Keynote speaker Thasunda Brown Duckett inspired graduates to pursue impactful leadership, while student and faculty honorees emphasized perseverance, legacy, and the transformative power of a Morgan education.
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Baltimore artists take center stage in prestigious $30K Sondheim Art Prize show
The Walters Art Museum is presenting the 2025 Janet and Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, featuring the work of five finalists, and the award ceremony will take place on June 26.
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Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby
Journalism overcame mid-race contact and surged ahead to win the 150th Preakness Stakes, marking a triumphant comeback after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. The victory gave trainer Michael McCarthy his second Triple Crown race win and made jockey Umberto Rispoli the first Italian to win a Triple Crown event.
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Mayor Scott and fellow Democratic mayors address first 100 days of new presidential administration
Democratic mayors criticized the 47th president’s first 100 days in office, highlighting how sudden budget cuts and mass firings have strained local governments.
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Johns Hopkins to honor AFRO Publisher Frances Murphy Draper and other visionaries at 2025 commencement
By AFRO Staff The iconic Homewood Field at Johns Hopkins University will serve as the stage for more than a graduation on May 22. It will be a celebration of legacy, leadership and lifelong impact as four distinguished figures receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees during the university’s 2025 commencement ceremony. Among them is […]
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TSU Terry’s ‘Roll Call’ brings Baltimore club music to Fortnite’s global stage
Baltimore native and choreographer TSU Terry has brought his hometown’s signature sound to the global stage with his track “Roll Call” featured in Fortnite, a video game with over 650 million players. The milestone not only celebrates Terry’s musical journey, but also highlights Baltimore club music and Black cultural expression for a new generation of players around the world.
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Mayor Scott and fellow Democratic mayors address the president’s first 100 days
Democratic mayors criticized the 47th president’s first 100 days in office, highlighting how sudden budget cuts and mass firings have strained local governments.
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Memorial service for former media personality Anthony McCarthy slated for April 27
The Rev. Anthony McCarthy, a prominent voice in Baltimore media and politics for over 30 years, will be honored at a memorial service on April 27 at Northwood Appold United Methodist Church. McCarthy, who died March 16 at age 57 after battling kidney disease, was also a devoted community servant and ordained minister.
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Prince Hall Masons award scholarships to Maryland HBCUs at bicentennial celebration
The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, founded on Feb. 2, 1825, will celebrate its 200th anniversary on April 26 with a public event honoring the late Elijah Cummings and awarding scholarships. The bicentennial celebration highlights the Lodge’s ongoing commitment to education, service and advocacy in the African-American community.
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Wreath laying ceremony honors Freddie Gray 10 years after brutal death
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Local officials, residents, family members and friends came together April 19 to honor the life of Freddie Gray exactly 10 years to the date of his 2015 death. With Gray’s eyes piercing through a mural in the background, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and family attorney William “Billy” Murphy” […]