(Annual Back-to-School Rally August 2013) Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s annual back to school rally is on August 8 at 12 p.m. at the War Memorial Plaza, located at 101 N. Gay […]
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An Evening of Jazz and Scholarship Benefit Concert
The Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival announces a benefit concert featuring Phil Perry, Marcus Mitchell and Ronny Smith on August 1 at 7 p.m. at the Gordon Center in […]
‘America’s Largest FREE Art Festival ‘
Artscape is coming to Baltimore, July 17 through July 19. Artscape features 150+ fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual art exhibits on and off-site, including exhibitions, outdoor sculpture, art […]
NAACP’s Fourth Annual Day of Unity
The NAACP will recognize The Black Church and HIV: The Social Justice Imperative fourth annual nationwide Day of Unity on Sunday, July 12 in an effort to combat the social […]
Elevation Program’s Community Continuum Resource Fair
The Elevation Program’s Community Continuum Resource Fair is being held for citizens returning from incarceration at the War Memorial Building at 101 N. Gay Street, Baltimore on July 15 from […]
Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, July 8.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts was relieved of his duties today by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, according to a statement released by the mayor’s […]
Baltimore Mayor Fires Police Commissioner
In this April 30, 2015, file photo, Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Anthony Batts listens as Deputy Commissioner Kevin Davis speaks at a news conference, in Baltimore. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake […]
Police: Gunmen from 2 Vans Fatally Shoot 3 in Baltimore
In this image taken from video, police investigate the scene of a shooting, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Baltimore. Baltimore police say four people have been shot, three fatally, near […]
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women
(AFRO/Photo JD Howard) The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter held their 23rd Annual Gourmet Men of Distinction “Men Who Cook” on May 17th at Martin’s West. […]
Affordable Housing Development Opens in Northwest Baltimore
Kevin Johnson (white pants), Dorothy Johnson (wearing pink), and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (cutting the ribbon) were among the many people at the dedication of the Dorothy J. (AFRO/Photo Kamau High) […]
Morgan State University Awarded $500,000 Mellon Grant
(L-R) Lee Bynum, Program Associate, Diversity Initiatives; Associate Director, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University, Dr. Armando Bengochea, Program Officer, and Director, Mellon Mays Undergraduate […]
Baltimore’s Outdated Models Leave Some Wondering if Homelessness is a Priority
(L to R) Kay-Kay, Archie Williams, and Warren Bell pose for a picture before a tent at a homeless encampment along Fallsway in downtown Baltimore. All three are current or […]