Category: Baltimore News

Olivia McCall will perform the Appalachian Spring, along with other students from the Baltimore School for the Arts, at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo) (Updated 6/13/2016) Baltimore School for the Arts student Olivia McCall will be dancing with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) this Thursday. The sixteen-year-old is one of a group of students […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. We’ll focus on national politics and foreign policy, specifically President Obama’s takedown of Donald Trump describing his policies as, “nuts.” And Hillary Clinton delivered a speech on foreign policy this afternoon and defined Trump’s foreign policy agenda as, “dangerous,” and him as unqualified to be Commander and […]

Sean Yoes The day after Muhammad Ali died on June 3, I heard Dr. Harry Edwards, the famed sociologist and author of, “The Revolt of the Black Athlete,” speaking about Ali’s legacy on ESPN say, “`Greatest’ doesn’t really capture him, it’s not big enough.” Edwards took the words right out of my mouth, out of […]

By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO Leon Pinkett hopes to trade a post in Baltimore City’s Executive branch for a seat on the City Council representing Baltimore’s 7th District in November.  Pinkett, who was appointed assistant deputy mayor, Mayor’s office of economic and neighborhood development by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in 2014, won the Democratic Council […]

The Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. is facing charges sexually abused female inmates in the Harford County Detention Center, where he was the chaplain. (Harford County Sheriff’s Office) A chaplain at the Harford County Detention Center has been charged with second degree assault, fourth degree sex offense and misconduct in office, according to police. The Rev. […]

On June 4, members and leaders of about 20 community associations and organizations gathered at the headquarters of the Afro-American Newspapers to announce the reboot of the AFRO Clean Block Campaign in conjunction with the AFRO and the Department of Public Works (DPW). Jake Oliver CEO and publisher of the AFRO said “We are excited. […]

Antonio Addison allegedly shot his father while attending his brother’s funeral. (Baltimore Police Department) What was meant to be a celebration of life for Antonio Addison, 22 , who was gunned down last month on the streets of West Baltimore, turned into almost the same scene, however, this time it was inside of a church. […]

World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay made a surprise visit to spread the doctrine of the Black Muslims. Clay, who refused to answer to any other name than Muhammad Ali, is shown waving a copy of “Muhammad Speaks” with his picture on the front page. Clay stopped in the Western and Northeastern Districts, including Pennsylvania Ave.

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M The trial of Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson, one of six charged in the death of Freddie Gray, is scheduled to begin on Thursday and he has opted for a bench trial instead of a jury trial. We’ll preview the Goodson trial with legal experts Sheryl Wood, […]

Unity in the Community Day will be held on June 12 from noon to 6 p.m. in Alexander Odum Park, which is located in the 3100 block of Presstman Street, Baltimore, Md. The community is coming together to honor loved ones lost to violence. The outreach will include educational literature stations, blood pressure and cholesterol […]

The Can Company will kick off its 2016 Third Thursdays series during a free night of Rhythm, blues and bocce with Kelly Bell Band on June 16 at 6 p.m. Throughout the evening concert goers can participate in a bocce tournament hosted by Baltimore Social. For more information  go to thecancompany.com. The Can Company is […]

The 3rd Annual Maryland Military and Veteran Women Business Conference will take place on June 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morgan State University in the University Student Center. The keynote speaker will be Secretary Mike Gill of the Maryland Department of Commerce. The conference is designed to connect active military personnel, transitioning […]