By Shevelle Montgomery Director of Executive Affairs and Special Projects, Associated Black Charities The Black Leadership Circle Gathering, hosted by Tamla Olivier, president and CEO of BGE, brought together an inspiring group of Black executive leaders from across the Greater Baltimore region for an evening rooted in connection, collaboration and community. Designed to foster authentic […]
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Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee to leave role as chancellor of DC Public SchoolsÂ
Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, former chancellor of DC Public Schools, will become CEO of EDReports, focusing on improving education through instructional material reviews
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Alicia Brown arrested on warrants related to disappearance of daughter, Ailea Brown
Alicia Brown, a woman wanted by Baltimore County police in connection with the 2019 disappearance of her daughter Ailea Brown, was arrested in Georgia after a traffic stop. Ailea Brown remains missing, and her father, Durrell Williams, said he continues to believe his daughter is alive.
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Family hires Ben Crump after Nolan Wells found dead off Mississippi islandÂ
By Jake OffenhartzThe Associated Press The family of an 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to an island off the Gulf Coast has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump amid an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of his disappearance. Nolan Xavier Wells’ body was discovered July 6 off the coast […]
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Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
Cuba suffered another islandwide blackout as dwindling fuel supplies and a deteriorating power grid deepened the nation’s ongoing energy and economic crisis. The outage left millions without electricity, prompting frustration among residents while Cuban officials blamed U.S. sanctions and worked to restore power.
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Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll
By Corey Williams, Linley Sanders and Simran ParwaniThe Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives. Both are […]
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With school out, summer hunger rises. Here’s where families can find free meals
When school lets out for the summer, many children lose access to the free breakfasts and lunches they rely on during the academic year. Hunger relief organizations say demand for food assistance rises during this time, as families turn to community programs to fill the gap.
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New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A preliminary autopsy commissioned by the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Miss., raises questions about officers’ account of the June 14 shooting, suggesting the child was struck from the side rather than the front of the vehicle. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is calling for the release of body camera, dashcam and surveillance footage as the investigation continues, while state officials say the official autopsy is not yet complete.
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Mississippi reveals its full history for America’s anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Mississippi is highlighting its full history—including slavery, racial violence and the Civil Rights Movement—through exhibits at the Two Mississippi Museums. State leaders and museum officials say confronting the state’s painful past, rather than minimizing it, offers a more honest account of American history amid broader national debates over how that history should be presented.
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‘D.C. Wants Your Story’ campaign launches
The D.C. Public Library is collecting stories and memorabilia from sports fans for an exhibition celebrating the spirit of D.C. sports.
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City of Baltimore declares code red as temperatures rise
Baltimore City has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert from July 1-4, 2026, and is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and vulnerable populations from the dangerous temperatures, including activating cooling centers, suspending certain services, and providing public safety messaging.
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D.C. group brings Black women from the Civil War era to lifeÂ
FREED (Female RE-Enactors of Distinction) is a non-profit organization of Black women who portray Black women from the Civil War era to honor their stories and contributions to the Union cause.
