Police arrest activist DeRay McKesson during a protest along Airline Highway, a major road that passes in front of the Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters Saturday, July 9, 2016, in […]
Category: Baltimore News
Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Friday, July 8.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. Tonight we devote both hours to the tragedies in St. Paul, Baton Rogue and Dallas. We’ll have a full report with […]
“Two Minds One Heart”
Scholar Elijah Miles FIGHT” or “FLIGHT” is a natural response to grief, trauma, fear, and danger. “FLIGHT” is likely what caused Freddie Gray to run from Baltimore city police officers […]
Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Installs New Executive Leadership
Annapolis, MD: The members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM) voted to elect an Executive Board featuring Delegate Cheryl D. Glenn (Economic Matters) as Chair, Delegate Darryl Barnes […]
Police: Manager of Baltimore Rapper, “Lor Scoota”, Fatally Shot
Trayvon Lee, manager of Baltimore rapper Lor Scoota. (Twitter Photo) BALTIMORE (AP) — The manager of a young Baltimore rapper gunned down after an anti-violence fundraiser was himself fatally shot […]
Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Thursday, July 7.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. Political strategist Catalina Byrd guest hosts and engages a panel discussion on police brutality, in wake of videotaped shootings of Black […]
The Fight for Diversity in Private Schools
When diversity directors at prominent private schools in Baltimore were asked, “What does a normal day look like for you?” they responded similarly – each day as a Diversity Director […]
AFRO’s 125th VIP Reception
AFRO Family, Friends, and Board Members. (Photos by Anderson Ward) To begin the celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Afro-American Newspapers held a quaint VIP reception in Baltimore June 30 […]
Baltimore Bids Farewell to Lor Scoota
Funeral services for Baltimore local rapper Tyriece Watson, better known as “Lor Scoota”. (Courtesy Photo) On July 1, nearly 1,000 family members, friends and other Baltimore residents, gathered at the […]
Increased Attacks on Mosby Reflect Vast Power of FOP
Sean Yoes The trial of Baltimore City police Lt. Brian Rice, the fourth trial (another bench trial) of the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray began earlier […]
Bullock Runs for District 9 Council Seat
John T. Bullock is running for the District 9 Council Seat. (Courtesy Photo) New blood is finally circulating in Baltimore’s District 9. Democratic candidate John T. Bullock is poised to […]