Black women journalists, such as Kristin Gray, Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Krishana Davis, Micha Green, Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier, and Toni Draper, have been instrumental in shaping the Black Press and continue to inspire and lead conversations shaping the nation.
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AFRO Flipbook: A look at Baltimore’s 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
The 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament took place in Baltimore at the CFG Bank Arena from February 25 to March 1, featuring athletes from 12 historically Black colleges and universities.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore native Kamau Marshall joins Mayor Scott’s team to shape city’s message
Kamau Marshall has been appointed as the new communications director for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, bringing his extensive experience in politics and communications to the Charm City.
Posted inBaltimore News
PRESS ROOM: Coppin State University celebrates Homecoming and 125 years of excellence
Coppin State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary and Homecoming week from February 16-23 with events honoring its history and the people who make it special.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
United we stand: Lessons from the 2024 ILA strike
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on Oct. 1, demanding a fair contract and significant wage increases, highlighting the importance of job security in a world dominated by AI.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore’s own, Black-owned tea company, Equitea returns home with a first-of-its-kind, matcha pop-up experience for 30 days in Remington.
Equitea, a Baltimore-based matcha company founded by Quentin Vennie, is hosting a pop-up in Remington from February 22 to March 22, offering a variety of matcha-based drinks and collaborating with local pastry chefs.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, renowned journalist, professor and pastor laid to rest
Baltimore community mourns the death of Dr. Timothy Lamar Tooten Sr., a 35-year veteran of education news, who passed away at the age of 66.
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
Posted inBaltimore News
Turner Station residents voice concern over potential impact of Key Bridge re-construction
Residents of Turner Station, a historic Black neighborhood in Baltimore County, Maryland, are concerned about the impact of the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on their homes and community.
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Baltimore City Council announces investigative hearings on BGE rates
The Baltimore City Council has announced a series of investigative hearings to address BGE’s rate increases, which have risen nearly three times the rate of inflation over the past decade.
Posted inNational News
Working Together: How members of the Black Press and Black labor movement changed the world
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO publisher and CEO, discusses the collaboration between Black press and the Black labor union movement in her book, “Prayer and Pen,” which includes prayers and commentaries on labor, education, and more.
