The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed three bills aiming to override D.C.’s local laws, reigniting debates over Home Rule and statehood. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.-At-Large) condemned the measures as undemocratic and harmful.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Associated Black Charities honors past leaders at 40th anniversary gala
Associated Black Charities (ABC) is celebrating its 40th year of service in 2025. On June 14 the organization held its annual anniversary gala, celebrating decades of impact, leadership and progress in advancing racial and economic equity.
Posted inBaltimore News
State of the People tour set to stop in Baltimore on Juneteenth
By Elijah QuallsAFRO Intern The State of the People National Assembly is coming to Baltimore to provide the framework for Black policy advocacy, impactful intergenerational leadership, and community empowerment. This National Assembly on June 19 will be the final stop of their State of the People POWER Tour. It is no coincidence that this tour […]
Posted inArts & Culture
AFRAM 2025 to feature Patti LaBelle, Juvenile and Saweetie
Patti LaBelle and Juvenile will headline this year’s AFRAM festival on June 21-22 at Druid Hill Park. The free event will also feature Saweetie, Teedra Moses, Amerie, and Vedo, celebrating Black culture with music, food, and vendors. AFRAM attracts over 100,000 attendees annually.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
100 Fathers, Inc. unites D.C. community to build stronger Black families
100 Fathers, Inc. hosted a conference at Howard University to promote health and wellness, eliminate violence, and develop values and character development, with a focus on empowering Black men and their families to become leaders in their communities.
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Afro Charities team closer to meeting funding goal after ‘Wildest Dreams’ fundraiser
By Michelle RichardsonSpecial to the AFRO On Saturday, June 7, Afro Charities held its second annual Wildest Dreams Spring fundraiser at Cinghiale Restaurant in Harbor East. Guests enjoyed a live DJ, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction of various art pieces from local artists such as Tom Miller, SHAN Wallace, Quinn Bryant and Charles […]
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Moore announces Schiraldi’s departure from DJS and new acting secretary
Gov. Wes Moore has replaced Vincent Schiraldi as Maryland’s juvenile services chief and appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary to lead the troubled agency through a critical period of reform.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Montgomery County police seeking missing 83-year-old man
An 83-year-old Bethesda man, Abraham Dabela, has been missing since June 7 and is believed to be driving a blue 2015 Volvo XC60, and the Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public’s help in locating him.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Council addresses staffing, overtime and potential federal funding challenges in FY26 budget discussions
As the Baltimore City Council gets closer to passing the fiscal year 2026 budget, they’re wrestling with issues like escalating overtime costs, staffing gaps and uncertain federal funding. The hearings revealed a focus on keeping children engaged and neighborhoods safe through strategic investments.
Posted inNational News
Obit: Naba’a Muhammad, Final Call editor, has died
Naba’a Muhammad, editor-in-chief of The Final Call and a prominent voice in the Black Press and Nation of Islam, died on June 6, 2025, according to the National Newspaper Publishers Association. A veteran journalist and activist, Muhammad led The Final Call since 2009 and spent nearly four decades advocating for racial justice, independent media, and community empowerment.
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Celebrating hoops and history: Baltimore’s Milan Brown is just getting started
Milan Brown, a standout senior from Mercy High School in Baltimore, closed her high school basketball career with a storybook ending — hitting exactly 2,000 career points on her final free throws. Off the court, she’s authored two books, started a nonprofit and received 33 Division I offers, including from Harvard. Now headed to Wake Forest, she continues to balance elite athletics, academics, and community impact with drive and humility.
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Baltimore City Public Schools celebrates opening of new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center
By Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland Office of the Governor BALTIMORE – On June 4, Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) officially opened the doors to the new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center, marking a major milestone in the district’s continued investment in sustainable, student-centered learning environments. In partnership with the Baltimore City […]