Category: Baltimore News

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 holds innumerable events and experiences. Their days are as diverse as the events they hold and the initiatives they establish in their communities. Private schools […]

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 with staff and supporters at the house built by Carl Murphy, who was an AFRO publisher from 1922 to 1971.

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 Empowerment Temple on Primrose Avenue to mourn the untimely death of local rapper Tyriece Watson, better known as “Lor Scoota.” There were several prominent local […]

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 this week. So far, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is winless — there has been a mistrial and two acquittals — in her search […]

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 deliver a major transfusion of new leadership to a district that has struggled both politically and economically in recent decades.  Bullock said he hopes to […]

A man has been arrested in the death of his infant son June 27, according to Baltimore City Police. The police were called to an apartment in the 5600 block of Sinclair Lane at 10:20 a.m. June 27. When police arrived, they found Darrow Coady, an 8 month-old infant boy, unconscious and being treated by […]

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 From 5-7 P.M “The Mod Squad,” Stephen Janis and Taya Graham of The Real News Network report on crime and politics as they sit in as guest hosts tonight on First Edition. These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes.

One House One Nation & Survival Skills for Life are hosting the Inaugural Fundraiser for Collective Minds and School Supplies on July 9 from noon to dusk at the Hanlon Park, 2610-2650 North Dukeland Street, Baltimore. Music will be provided by One House One Nation. Bring your tents and chairs. Donations will be accepted.

Come to the 35th annual Baltimore Caribbean Carnival Parade and festival on July 9 and July 10 at Baltimore’s Clifton Park.  The festival features live music and entertainment, delicious sampling of authentic Caribbean food  and much more. Additional information can be found at www.baltimorecarnival.com

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 From 5-7 P.M. Political strategist and commentator Catalina Byrd sits in as guest host and reports on national and local politics tonight on First Edition. These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes.