The fourth annual DC/DOX Film Festival brought dozens of documentaries to Washington, D.C., highlighting untold Black stories, historical struggles and cultural achievements. From the children of Black Panther Party leaders reflecting on their upbringing to Questlove’s exploration of Earth, Wind & Fire’s enduring legacy, the festival used film to spark dialogue, deepen understanding and celebrate resilience.
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Posted inBaltimore Events
AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration brings community, culture and commerce together on Day Two Â
The second day of AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration filled Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park with music, family activities, community resources and Black-owned businesses. Attendees, vendors and organizations praised the festival for fostering cultural pride, economic opportunity and community connection while performances from major artists kept crowds entertained throughout the day.
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AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary kicks off in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park
AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration opened on Juneteenth in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park with music, food, cultural pride and thousands of attendees honoring five decades of Black history and community. Performances by artists, including Lil’ Mo, Mario and Ultra Naté, along with reflections from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and local leaders, highlighted the festival’s role as a family reunion, a celebration of liberation and a reminder that the fight for true freedom continues.
Posted inArts & Culture
Black leaders in Baltimore share AFRAM memories as festival turns 50
The Afro-American Festival, or AFRAM, has been a celebration of Black culture in Baltimore for 50 years, and is a beloved tradition for many Baltimoreans who have watched it grow and evolve over the decades.
Posted inPolitics
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center opens to the public on Juneteenth, blending the political legacy and personal lives of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The Chicago campus features a digital presidential museum, a replica Oval Office, Michelle Obama’s iconic fashion, community spaces, and free public amenities designed to inspire civic engagement and neighborhood involvement.
Posted inBaltimore News
Chief engineer charged in deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse investigation
Federal prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, alleging he failed to report a hazardous fuel pump system to the U.S. Coast Guard. Authorities say the improper equipment contributed to a second power outage that preceded the crash, which killed six construction workers.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
District of Columbia voters turn out for midterm primariesÂ
Janeese Lewis George leads the mayoral race in the District of Columbia primary election, with Robert White Jr. ahead for U.S. Delegate.
Posted inNational News
Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO On June 15, family and friends of Jelani Day will remember his life – the aspiring doctor would have turned 30 this year – even as they continue to shine light on his death. Five years after Day went missing in August 2021, questions remain around the circumstances of […]
Posted inNational News
Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for stabbing rival track athlete
A Texas jury convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing 17-year-old track athlete Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a 2025 high school track meet in Frisco. Prosecutors argued Anthony escalated a dispute by using deadly force after provoking the encounter, while the defense claimed he acted in self-defense; the jury rejected that argument after less than three hours of deliberation.
Posted inNational News
Haitian woman’s hypothermia death after release from ICE custody ruled a homicide
By Jack Dura The Associated Press A medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker after being released from federal custody a homicide. An attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death. Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. She was found […]
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ICE arrest outside Baltimore elementary school draws rebukes from state and local officials
An ICE arrest outside a Baltimore elementary school during end-of-year celebrations has sparked criticism from Maryland and local officials, who say the operation traumatized children and families and undermined the sense of safety at schools. Federal officials defended the arrest, alleging the suspect resisted officers and endangered an agent, while the incident renewed debate over immigration enforcement near educational settings after the 47th president’s administration ended longstanding protections for schools.
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AFRO News endorses Tapp-Harper for Baltimore City Sheriff
By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Staff Writer Through more than 35 years of law enforcement experience Sabrina Tapp-Harper has provided excellent service to the community. She has led innovative training to officers around bias and prioritized domestic violence survivors, creating a nationally recognized Domestic Violence Unit. If elected, she is committed to enhancing transparency by building […]
