The Walters Art Museum is presenting the 2025 Janet and Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, featuring the work of five finalists, and the award ceremony will take place on June 26.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
Locals to face off in ‘Ask a D.C. Native, Live!’ trivia showdown
Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” will bring to life the popular “Ask a D.C. Native” column with a live trivia showdown celebrating D.C. Natives Day. The May 19 event at Eaton House will provide locals an opportunity to test their District knowledge and celebrate hometown pride.
Posted inBaltimore News
Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby
Journalism overcame mid-race contact and surged ahead to win the 150th Preakness Stakes, marking a triumphant comeback after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. The victory gave trainer Michael McCarthy his second Triple Crown race win and made jockey Umberto Rispoli the first Italian to win a Triple Crown event.
Posted inNational News
Lawsuit filed in Florida to challenge attack on citizen-led ballot initiative process
The Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida Decides Healthcare and the Elias Law Group have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s new law, HB 1205, which restricts citizen-led ballot initiatives.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Nation honors public servants who power and protect our communities
Local resident Missy Love shares a perspective of public servants who show up every day to educate, protect and support our communities—deserving gratitude not just this week, but year-round.
Posted inNational News
Case of brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia raises tricky questions
The case of Adriana Smith, a brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia, has sparked legal and ethical debates over fetal personhood under the state’s strict abortion laws, which may require continuing support until the fetus is viable. Her family, unable to make medical decisions, faces uncertainty over the fetus’s health and broader concerns about racial disparities in maternal care.
Posted inEducation
Proposed D.C. charter school could let teens graduate college a year after high school
NewU University is proposing a tuition-free charter high school that would let students earn up to 80 college credits before graduation. The goal is to save time and money while expanding access to a bachelor’s degree—especially for students who might otherwise be priced out.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Cassie testimony against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ends after she spent days describing abuse
R&B singer Cassie testified in court on May 13 that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs abused and sexually exploited her for years, describing coerced participation in violent, drug-fueled sex acts known as “freak offs” and physical assaults during their relationship.
Posted inU.S. Government
GOP Medicaid plans would slash health coverage for millions
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis confirms that Republican-led proposals to slash Medicaid could strip health coverage from up to 8.6 million Americans, prompting sharp criticism from Democrats who warn of devastating impacts on low-income families and seniors.
Posted inHealth
Postpartum tips for moms: Balancing mental and physical wellness
The AFRO recently spoke with experts and mothers who emphasized the critical need for culturally informed, compassionate postpartum care to support Black moms. With higher maternal mortality rates among Black women and frequent dismissal of their health concerns, experts stress the importance of preparing early, building a strong support network, and advocating for personalized care.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Veteran public servant Sheila Bunn continues her bid for Ward 8 council
Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident with more than 30 years of public service experience, has launched her campaign for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. With a background that includes work for Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and former Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Bunn brings a track record of legislative and community advocacy to the race, focusing on public safety, food access and equitable development.
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Nursing students talk purpose, pain and pushing through challenges
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Two Coppin State University nursing students recently shared their inspiring stories about why they are pursuing a career in nursing and how they find the motivation to persevere. “I always knew I wanted to go into the medical field,” said Mawata Keita, a sophomore at Coppin. “I didn’t know if […]