Financial independence is crucial for domestic abuse survivors. Savings, job readiness and legal resources help them achieve stability. This week, Shanna Norwood (left) , director of crisis response at the House of Ruth Maryland, and Lauren Corbin, a criminal defense attorney in Maryland, discuss how to financially prepare to leave an abusive relationship.
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Posted inMaryland News
Testimonies at Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final hearing call for reparations, healing and accountability
The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) held its final public hearing to examine the enduring legacy of racial terror lynchings, with testimonies advocating for reparations and police accountability. Experts, advocates, and community members emphasized the need for radical reparations and a shift in how law enforcement engages with Black communities, urging both acknowledgment and concrete action to repair historical harms.
Posted inBaltimore News
Empowering teens: A guide to budgeting and saving for the future
Tammira Lucas, an assistant professor of business at Coppin State University, believes that teaching high school students about money management is essential for their long-term success. She outlined a year-by-year financial plan for teens, encouraging them to start saving early, set clear financial goals and eventually explore investment opportunities as they approach adulthood.
Posted inAfro Briefs
From piggy banks to budgets: How to pass down smart money habits
Teaching children about money at an early age can set them up for lifelong financial success, even if parents struggle with their own finances. Financial literacy advocates and consultants suggest parents start with simple budgeting and saving lessons, using engaging tools and real-life money experiences to build healthy money management skills.
Posted inCommentary
Budgeting and saving: Telling your money where to go
Frances Murphy Draper is the publisher and CEO of the AFRO. This week she reflects on the resilience, contributions and financial empowerment of Black communities—highlighting how faith, determination and collective action have shaped our economic journey.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO High Tea returns to Baltimore
The AFRO’s High Tea returns April 26 at Martin’s West, honoring historic organizations and celebrating community legacy. With nearly 1,000 guests expected, the event features live entertainment, local vendors and support.
Posted inBUSINESS
Money matters: How to be smart about saving
Certified financial planner Nicolas Abrams advises savers to be strategic by aligning their savings with specific goals rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. This week, he emphasizes the importance of choosing the right accounts—whether for retirement, homeownership or education—to ensure their money is working efficiently.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
Baltimore leaders discuss justice and reform 10 years after Freddie Gray’s death
Ten years after Freddie Gray’s death, the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and the Campaign for Justice, Safety and Jobs held a powerful reflection on Baltimore’s progress and ongoing challenges. Attorney William Murphy and community leaders discussed the fight for justice and the continued push for police reform under the federal consent decree.
Posted inNational News
Altadena residents rebuild, but luxury developers could stop them in their tracks
In the aftermath of the Eaton fire, Altadena residents are struggling to rebuild as luxury developers—many from outside the U.S.—rapidly buy up scorched land, pricing locals out. The situation reflects a troubling pattern of disaster exploitation known as “The Shock Doctrine,” prompting warnings from officials and advocates to protect vulnerable homeowners.
Posted inNEWS
Michelle Obama: ‘I’m not divorcing Barack — I’m choosing me’
In part two of her appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast hosted by Sophia Bush, Michelle Obama addressed the online speculation that ramped up earlier this year when her husband, Barack Obama appeared alone at several high-profile events.
Posted inNEWS
At least 100 people killed in attacks on famine-hit camps in Sudan’s Darfur, UN official says
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a brutal two-day assault on famine-stricken displacement camps and the city of el-Fasher, killing over 100 people—including 20 children and nine aid workers—and forcing thousands to flee. The attack marks a deadly escalation in the country’s ongoing civil war, which has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with half the population facing extreme hunger.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s County breaks ground on Civic Plaza, the first signature project of the Blue Line Corridor Initiative
Prince George’s County broke ground on Civic Plaza at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, marking the first of five major projects in the County’s Blue Line Corridor revitalization strategy. Set to open in December 2025, the plaza will be a vibrant, multi-use public space designed through community input to celebrate culture, connection, and inclusive growth.