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.
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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.
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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 […]
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Advocates warn of racial harm in new juvenile monitoring guidelines
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is changing how it handles youth on electronic monitoring, allowing for detention if they reoffend. While state officials say the move balances safety and support, advocates warn it will deepen racial disparities and criminalize youth before trial.
Posted inNational Sports
Ravens opening game disappointing at best
By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Sports Editor Flush it. Let’s hope the Baltimore Ravens flush this Week 1 disappointment–a crushing loss 41-40 to the Buffalo Bill in their NFL season-opener–down the toilet. Flush it and forget it. Who wants to remember the Bills rallying from a 15-point deficit with seven minutes remaining? Who wants to […]
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Wes Moore, Brandon Scott reject 47th president’s National Guard plan for Baltimore
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott denounced the Oval Office’s plan to send the National Guard to Baltimore, calling it unnecessary and “performative.” At a Sept. 5 press conference in Park Heights, they pointed instead to record crime reductions, with homicides at a 50-year low. City leaders and community advocates stressed that resources should go toward collaboration, jobs and housing — not militarization.
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GBUL thanks CEO Tykia Warden as leadership transition begins
The Greater Baltimore Urban League has expressed gratitude to outgoing CEO Tykia Warden for her leadership and service, and reaffirmed its commitment to its mission and future despite facing challenges.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order to expand affordable housing
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed an executive order on Sept. 3 to expand affordable housing in Maryland. The move comes amid reports showing many residents, especially Black and Latino households, struggling to afford rent and lacking financial safety nets.
Posted inBaltimore County Government
Nelson Brown, Jennifer Dwyer team up to run for Baltimore County Democratic seats
Nelson Brown and Jennifer Dwyer are running mates for Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee seats in District 10, aiming to strengthen community engagement and party support. They plan to focus on public safety, economic growth and government transparency if elected.
Posted inU.S. Government
47th president vows to deploy federal forces to Chicago and Baltimore, defying state and local leaders
The 47th president announced plans to send federal law enforcement into Chicago and Baltimore over the objections of state and local leaders, insisting he has the authority to act without their consent. Democratic officials in both states vowed legal challenges, calling the move political and authoritarian.
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Maryland Guard unveils WWII mural, honors Maryland 400 heroes
By Maryland Military Department The Maryland Military Department will honor the Maryland National Guard’s long tradition of service to the state and nation with a historic World War II mural unveiling and a Maryland 400 dedication ceremony during the reopening of the Maryland Museum of Military History, located at the Fifth Regiment Armory, on Sept. […]