Maryland leaders toured the Baltimore ICE facility, condemning the inhumane conditions identified even in the absence of detainees. Legislators praised Judge Julie R. Rubin’s March 6 order limiting capacity for detainees at the facility to 55 people and city officials have pledged to protect immigrants by fighting private detention centers.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inBaltimore Community
Aging while Black: Seniors say listening is the first step to care
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com When discussing how to best serve older residents, it can be easy to get lost in statistics and policies. Experts and seniors alike say what’s most important when considering the aging Black population is communication. “When we think about seniors and look at the social determinants of health, I think […]
Posted inNational Sports
Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore
By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lionel Messi scored in the 27th minute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on March 7 in front of 72,026 at the home of the Baltimore Ravens. With interest in Messi obviously high, the game was held in downtown Baltimore instead […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Study finds disjointed youth crime data hinders public understanding
A recent Abell Foundation report finds Baltimore’s juvenile crime data is fragmented, making it hard for the public to track trends. Experts say a more cohesive, accessible system is needed for clarity and accountability.
Posted inBUSINESS
MCB Real Estate moves forward with $900 million Harborplace transformation
MCB Real Estate’s $900-million transformation of Harborplace is set to begin this fall, promising a reimagined waterfront with retail, dining, cultural spaces and green areas. The project aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore, boosting local businesses and restoring the Inner Harbor as a central gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Advocates raise alarm over ICE operation, MOU and detention risks in Baltimore County
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions. “We have […]
Posted inOPINION
My tough love letter to Baltimore after my husband’s inherited generational home was temporarily lost due to a tax sale lien foreclosure
By Natasha C. Pratt-Harris I absolutely love my Baltimore. My Baltimore is gritty. We fight each other sometimes and it can be tragic but we for sure don’t let others fight us without us fighting back. I love that our Baltimore recognizes that the intra-personal fights have got to stop and found a way to […]
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants
By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFRO Advocacy groups and members of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus are raising alarms over the disproportionate impact that new warehouse-style detention centers will have on the state’s Black migrant communities. Statistically, Black migrants already face longer detention periods and higher rates of disciplinary action while in custody. U.S. Rep. […]
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball cuts ribbon on High Ridge Center, bringing new life to an important community building
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County to celebrate the reopening of the High Ridge Center in Ellicott City, creating what officials say may be the first facility in the nation to house all Divine Nine organizations and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. under one roof. The renovated 21,000-square-foot building will serve as a hub for service, leadership and collaboration, while continuing to house Head Start programs on its lower level.
Posted inMaryland News
Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection
By Maryland Coalition to Prevent Sexual Violence On Wednesday, March 4th, at 2:30 PM EST, the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault will hold Virtual Campus Training Session #4: Engaging College Men in Sexual Violence Prevention in a Moment of Disconnection. To register click here. College campuses are navigating a critical moment in engaging men around […]
Posted inHealth
CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women
While fans cheered on student-athletes at the CIAA Tournament, a quieter but urgent conversation unfolded off the court. Women’s health leaders and advocates gathered to spotlight fibroids and endometriosis, conditions that disproportionately affect Black women and are often underdiagnosed or dismissed.
Posted inBlack History
A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to The AFRO On Saturday, February 28, under the theme of “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” several hundred people committed to the research, preservation and dissemination of information about Black life, history and culture, gathered in Washington, D.C. at the JW Marriott for an historic event. With the spirit of […]
