Dr. Kaye Whitehead (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. Kaye Whitehead This is our American story: built on disillusion and disappointment, survival and sacrifice. It is not a new story, nor is it for the faint of heart. America is a beast that prides itself on feeding off of our pain. It is a red, white and […]
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Fell’s Point Merchants Announce First ‘Saturday Sidewalk Sales
By AFRO Staff The Fell’s Point neighborhood will be taking to the streets this weekend to hold the first of two Fell’s Point First Saturday Sidewalk Sales on Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second event is to be held on Oct. 3. Many Fells Point restaurants have moved their service to […]
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BPD Officer Charged, Multiple Counts of Assault
This image shows Officer Leon Riley laying on top of 23-year- old David Dixon using what prosecutors allege were “overly aggressive tactics.” (Screenshot of Youtube video) By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO A Baltimore police officer who was captured on video lying atop of a man who said he couldn’t breathe, has been charged […]
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Ravens Lobby Senate for George Floyd Legislation
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Playing for a city that has witnessed its share of corruption and unwarranted violence at the hands of law enforcement, the Baltimore Ravens have decided to enter the political arena as a team and push the United States Senate to pass law enforcement reform legislation. This week the […]
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Mayor Young Announces $30 Million Eviction Prevention Program to Keep Baltimore Families in Their Homes as Growing Rental Crisis Looms
Mayor Young Announces $30 Million Eviction Prevention Program to Keep Baltimore Families in Their Homes as Growing Rental Crisis Looms With eviction moratorium lifted, rent court reopening and evictions expected to spike, city offers relief for families having to choose among basic needs BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, the Baltimore City Board of Estimates approved and […]
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Love Groove Virtual Music Festival
By AFRO Staff This Labor Day weekend, the Love Groove Music Festival is back for its third annual music extravaganza. Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, the festival will transition to a virtual backdrop featuring eight local artists over a two day period. Founded in 2017, this showcase aims to bring all genres of music […]
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Maryland Governor Authorizes All State Schools to Reopen As Pandemic Continues
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Just one week after hitting a milestone for decreased coronavirus cases, Governor Larry Hogan has authorized all schools to reopen in Maryland. The authorization was released with economic data, COVID-19 statistics, and the announcement of an additional $10 million in grant funds to school districts that make a […]
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AFRO Archive Inspired Exhibition Opens
By AFRO Staff From Aug 27. to Oct. 1, the facade of 2519 N. Charles St. will illuminate with newly commissioned artwork by three Baltimore based artists. Since last year, SHAN Wallace, Akea Brionne Brown and Savannah Wood have engaged in research in the AFRO American Newspapers archives, creating new work inspired by their findings […]
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MSU Student-Athlete Dies in Accident
By Reginald Allen II Special to the AFRO As if the COVID-19 pandemic was not enough, the Morgan State University community lost another student this year. Jordan Cofield, 20, a multi-sport student-athlete at the Baltimore campus, died in a motorcycle accident on Interstate-795 in Owings Mills, Md. on Aug. 22. With this loss comes somber […]
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Hello Baltimore Votes!
Baltimore Votes is partnering with the League of Women Voters to run a voter registration drive at Enoch Pratt Free Library during the month of September. We need a lot of volunteers to staff the 13 locations. Learn more or sign up below. All volunteers must attend a short training to register voters. If you […]
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Study Results: Guns Flood Baltimore From Other Places
By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO A study has found that a majority of guns confiscated by police in Baltimore come from areas outside the city. The data released by the office of Council President Brandon Scott revealed that 71 percent of the guns seized by police in the city were purchased or originated […]
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Is This a Case of a Klacik Con?
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com This week, Kim Klacik, a Republican candidate for the legendary 7th Congressional District of Baltimore City addressed the Republican National Convention, also known by some (I am actually some) as the Republican Cavalcade of Clowns, Cons and Cowards. I myself did not tune into the RNC, because after […]