Officials are investigating the circumstances of a police-involved shooting near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and Laurens St. on June 17. According to the Baltimore City NAACP, the man killed was Bilal “BJ” Abdullah.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inBUSINESS
Shoppers grapple with supporting retailers as they scale back equity, diversity and inclusion efforts
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As Juneteenth approaches, Black consumers are increasingly split on whether to support major retailers like Walmart and Target— companies that have faced growing scrutiny for scaling back their diversity, inclusion and equity efforts. Amid calls for store boycotts from leaders such as Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant, of Georgia’s New Birth […]
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore City Council approves $4.6B FY26 budget in 13-2 vote
The Baltimore City Council approved a $4.6 billion fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16, highlighting new investments in immigrant support, traffic safety and waste reduction.
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 inBaltimore News
Across the country, schools officials work to protect students from immigration raids
School officials are speaking out against immigration raids taking place in classrooms across the nation. Teachers and administrators are doing what they can to protect immigrant families who now have to reconsider if school buildings are truly a safe space for their students.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Healing through history: The power of Juneteenth
Experts say Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, provides a powerful opportunity for Black Americans to acknowledge generational trauma and celebrate survival and resilience.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming Juneteenth events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
Celebrate freedom, culture and community at Juneteenth events happening across Baltimore, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. From family-friendly festivals and historical reenactments to live music, art showcases and educational panels, this year’s celebrations honor the legacy of emancipation while spotlighting Black excellence. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant parade, local vendors, or space for reflection, there’s something for everyone to engage, uplift and remember.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore marks Gun Violence Awareness Month with lock distribution
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and community partners gathered June 9 at Mondawmin Mall to distribute free gun locks and raise awareness during Gun Violence Awareness Month, recommitting to their efforts to prevent gun violence.
Posted inBaltimore Events
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Greater Baltimore area with its ‘Rhythm of the World’ show
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Baltimore area from Aug. 14 to Sept. 1 with its all-new “Rhythm of the World” production, featuring acrobats, fire-breathers, clowns, and over a dozen dazzling acts from across the globe under a high-tech big top. Celebrating 31 years of family-friendly entertainment, the interactive show highlights global culture, unity, and joy through music, dance, and jaw-dropping performances.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces Otis Rolley as president and CEO of Baltimore Development Corporation
Otis Rolley is set to become the next president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation. He will step into the role on June 23, 2025, making history as the first African-American man to lead the city’s economic development agency.
