BALTIMORE (AP) — The Latest on the case against officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who was injured in police custody (all times local): 7:30 p.m. About three dozen protesters gathered outside of City Hall during a weekly demonstration against police violence, this time just hours after Baltimore’s top prosecutor […]
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Margaret DeMan Armstrong, Noted Baltimore Champion of the Arts, Dies at 100
Margaret DeMan Armstrong (Courtesy photo) Margaret DeMan Armstrong, a Baltimore icon known for her groundbreaking contributions to the arts and education, died in her sleep on July 19, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Towson, Maryland. She often mentioned her goal of reaching 100-years-old. In January she celebrated that goal with family and friends at her residence. […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, July 27.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M Sean Yoes reports live from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Plus, a report on Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s decision to drop all charges against the remaining officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray. These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean […]
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“ZOOBILEE” CELEBRATES 140 YEARS OF THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore celebrates its’ legacy as the third oldest zoo in America on September 23, 2016 with Zoobilee 140 – a signature anniversary event presented by Stifel. Let the penguins wear the tuxedos – you can come mingle with friends in cocktail casual while supporting the wildest place in […]
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Prosecutors Drop All Remaining Charges in Freddie Gray Case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors dropped the remaining charges Wednesday against three Baltimore police officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray, bringing an end to the case without a conviction. Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore state’s attorney, pauses while speaking during a media availability, Friday, May 1, 2015 in Baltimore. Mosby announced criminal charges against all […]
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Bill O’Reilly: Slaves that Built White House were ‘Well-Fed’
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill O’Reilly says the slaves who helped build the White House “were well-fed and had decent lodgings provided by the government.” In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. O’Reilly responded on his show Tuesday, […]
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Negro League Legends Hall of Fame’s 13th Anniversary Celebration
The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame (NLLHOF) will hold its 13th Anniversary Celebration during the week of July 27-30. The vision of the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame is to educate the young and old about the contributions of the Colored Professional League and the Negro leagues in American Baseball history. There were […]
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Cirque Italia
Cirque Italia, the first traveling WATER circus in the U.S., is scheduled to be in the area from July 28-31. The circus will be held at Potomac Mills Mall, 2700 Potomac Mills Cir. Ticket costs range from $10 -$50 and can be purchased at cirqueitalia.com/tickets. The show is for people of all ages.
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The Kennedy Center Presents National Dance Day
The Kennedy Center, in partnership with the Dizzy Feet Foundation and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton(D-D.C.), invites everyone to celebrate the art of dance as it hosts the Northeast’s installment of National Dance Day on July 30 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.The free, day-long celebration takes place on the Kennedy Center’s North Plaza, 2700 F […]
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Sports Radio/TV Host to Speak at Greater Mt. Nebo Church
James Brown, CBS Sports (Twitter Photo) James Brown, the 2016 recipient of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award that recognizes host’s longtime and exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football, is scheduled to speak at Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church, 1001 Old Mitchellville Rd., July 31 at 9:45 a.m. All are welcomed.
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Hair Cuttery Share-A-Haircut Program: Gives Youth Free Haircuts
Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, will be donating back-to-school haircuts to children from August 1-15. Children who are 18 years old and younger, who purchase a haircut at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons on the East Coast, in New England and the Midwest, will […]
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Clinton Wins Historic Nomination–with a Boost from Sanders
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Breaking a historic barrier, Hillary Clinton triumphantly captured the Democratic nomination for president Tuesday night, the first woman ever to lead a major political party into the general election. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. wave to supporters during a rally in Portsmouth, N.H., Tuesday, July 12, 2016, […]