By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Food is a vital part of any culture, but the rich history behind many of the foods enjoyed and created by Black people is what makes it one-of-a-kind. Remembering and passing down the recipes for Black food has long been crucial to preserving Black culture and Black history. […]
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Baltimore City Mayor Scott expecting first child with partner, Hana Pugh
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com On July 14, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his partner, Hana Pugh, took to social media to announce their first child together. Baby Charm, affectionately named after Baltimore, is due to arrive during the winter months early next year. They did not reveal whether the child will be […]
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Baltimore and Philadelphia police detain suspects in recent unrelated mass shootings
By: DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer DLawrence@afro.com Law enforcement officers in Baltimore and Philadelphia arrested individuals suspected of involvement in mass shootings that occurred around the Fourth of July holiday weekend. On July 7, members of Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) Homicide and SWAT team arrested a 17-year-old male, after obtaining a search warrant and examining […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visits survivors of mass shooting in Baltimore hospital
By Ron Taylor, Special to the AFRO Governor Wes Moore spent part of his July 4 holiday visiting with victims of the mass shooting that took place in the Brooklyn Homes apartment complex on July 2. City and state officials are vowing to arrest those responsible for the barrage of gunfire that left two people […]
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Baltimore community leaders consider accountability of parents in juvenile crime crisis
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore residents and leaders have grown concerned about the rate at which youth are dying due to street and gun violence. Since the beginning of 2023, several youth have been gunned down during or right after school hours. On Jan. 4, Deonta Dorsey was shot and killed at […]
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Affirmative action, student loans and transparency in government: a note from the desk of AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper
On SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling: “The Supreme Court majority’s ruling is a shameful step backwards for equality, education, and the pursuit of prosperity for Black students in particular. This outcome reaffirms the importance of teaching and understanding Black history, rather than ignore it, as the majority justices are keen to do. The decision to reject […]
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Mayor Brandon Scott signs Baltimore City Budget
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com On June 21, Mayor Brandon M. Scott signed the city’s $4.4 billion Fiscal Year 2024 budget, finalizing the process ahead of schedule. “By signing this fiscal budget, we’re delivering a statement to Baltimoreans in every neighborhood, on every single street, outlining what this city government will do for them in […]
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Baltimore husband and wife team to host wealth summit at Morgan State University
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Baltimore husband and wife team Raven Paris and Anthony Parker are set to host Wealth Summit Live on July 8 at Morgan State University in the Murphy Fine Arts Center. The event will bring together students, financial experts and successful business leaders to discuss financial literacy, wealth-building and […]
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The AFRO hosts Juneteenth breakfast honoring community leaders
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Juneteenth holiday was a day spent celebrating Black freedom and liberation all across the nation. The Black media authority joined in the festivities by hosting a breakfast where some of Charm City’s most impactful faith leaders were honored. Rev. Dr. A.C.D Vaughn was posthumously recognized for his […]
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Black music, businesses and culture shine at Baltimore’s 46th AFRAM Festival
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO The 46th annual AFRAM Festival that took place in Baltimore over Juneteenth weekend was a great success. The event opened up with the inaugural Baltimore Club Music Day, which took place on June 17, and was followed by a second day of exciting, innovative activities and entertainment. Over […]
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Bishop Vashti Mckenzie jumpstarts NCC leadership with a call to action
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Members of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church welcomed leaders from the National Council of Churches (NCC) during their impact week for “A Call to Action” reception on June 15. Amidst shape shifting conversations with narratives that furthered the faith perspective in politics, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie was duly recognized for […]
