Black donors are critical to the U.S. blood supply, yet remain underrepresented. Greater diversity improves matching for sickle cell patients, a disease that disproportionately affects Black individuals.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inMental Health
Hotline guide: Where to turn when you’re in crisis
Specialized suicide prevention resources tailored to men, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and youth are making mental health support more accessible. With insight from longtime crisis counselor Tina Field, this guide highlights key national hotlines and tips from organizations helping to save lives through empathy and connection.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore schools target absenteeism with annual attendance phone-a-thon
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer Baltimore City Public Schools will host its City Schools’ Attendance Phone-A-Thon Sept. 14 to contact families of every student who has not attended classes since the school year started Aug. 25. The initiative is meant to fight truancy and provide resources to families who may need extra support getting their […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland lawmakers lead opposition to president’s plan for National Guard in Baltimore
President Trump has signaled plans to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, though he has not specified when. Maryland leaders at every level say the move is unnecessary and warn it could jeopardize the city’s recent gains in reducing violent crime.
Posted inBUSINESS
Mova Nature: Empowering Black community with nutrition and education
In a time of rising illnesses among Black people, healthy diets are relevant now more than ever. Kelli Redmond, founder of Mova Nature, has been spreading the word through Baltimore and beyond. Not only does she provide nutritional fruit juices and blends, but she also educates people on how they can incorporate healthy practices in their homes.
Posted inBaltimore News
Jody Davis turns fashion passion into purpose with Orioles collaboration
By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Intern From selling food out of her family’s front yard to winning a contest selling AFRO newspapers, Jody Davis grew up with an entrepreneurial spirit. Eventually, she combined that with her passion for fashion and opened her own boutique, Jody Davis Designs. A proud Baltimore native, she has most recently collaborated with […]
Posted inOPINION
Too many clinics, too little healing: Rethinking addiction treatment in Baltimore
Baltimore’s opioid crisis is exacerbated by an oversupply of behavioral health clinics with little oversight, leading to a moratorium on new enrollments for certain services to evaluate provider quality and rebuild oversight.
Posted inReligion
Empowerment Temple celebrates 25 years of faith and community
Empowerment Temple AME Church is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a black-tie gala on Sept. 19, featuring keynote speaker and founding pastor Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant. Since its launch in 2000, the church has grown from a small Bible study into a movement that blends faith, activism, and community outreach in Baltimore.
Posted inBaltimore News
Residents respond to turmoil surrounding Baltimore City NAACP
Baltimore residents are voicing concerns over turmoil within the city’s NAACP branch, as national administrators take control and questions grow about leadership, transparency and the group’s future role in the community.
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Funeral services set for retired Morgan State dean Clayton Stansbury Jr.
Clayton C. Stansbury Jr., retired dean of Morgan State University’s (MSU) Honors College, died Aug. 30 at age 93. Funeral services will be held Sept. 16 at the MSU’s Murphy Fine Arts Center.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland Cycling Classic sparks dialogue on Black health and inclusion
The Maryland Cycling Classic returned to Baltimore, hosting inaugural men’s and women’s races for teams across the country. The event sparked conversations amongst African American spectators on health benefits and the lack of representation within the sport.
Posted inNational Sports
Purple in a sea of blue: A Ravens fan’s wild Buffalo ride
By Dr. Frances DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher From hotel surprises to tailgate mayhem, Baltimore fans made their mark — even in the NFL’s first-ever 41–40 thriller. Primetime excitement My first ever away trip as a Ravens fan is one I will never forget — for both the highs and the heartbreak. This wasn’t just any […]