D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) recognized the launch of the Ward 8 Advanced Technical Center and D.C. HEAL program, providing students apprenticeships and skills that can strengthen the local workforce and future opportunities.
Category: NEWS
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council releases 2025 annual report
The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council’s new report outlines a $100 million plan to demolish and renovate more than 2,000 vacant properties. The initiative aims to revitalize Baltimore’s neighborhoods and reduce long-standing housing blight.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Jimmie C. Gardner, exonerated after 27 years in prison, forms foundation for social justice
After spending 27 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, former Chicago Cubs Minor League player Jimmie C. Gardner has turned his pain into purpose. Through his new nonprofit, Gardner House LLC, he’s working to support others wrongfully convicted and to challenge systemic injustices in the U.S. legal system.
Posted inTransportation
Air travelers face more delays and cancellations as president threatens air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration is continuing to reduce flights at 40 major U.S. airports as part of a safety initiative to manage growing strain from the ongoing government shutdown. Shown here, a board displaying canceled flights at O’Hare International Airport, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Chicago.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO News to honor U.S. veterans for their service
AFRO News will host their annual “Salute to Our Veterans” event on Nov. 13 at Martin’s West, located on 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD.
Posted inNational News
Facing fire and funding cuts, farmer fights to save his land
After losing 60 percent of his customers when a federal program was canceled, New York farmer David Haughton faced the threat of losing his 35-acre farm. Support from the Black Farmers Fund and his community helped him stay afloat, though he continues to seek assistance after a devastating fire damaged his home.
Posted inU.S. Government
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Nov. 9 after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. In a test […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore couple find strength in community amid Hurricane Melissa as Maryland leaders rally relief for Jamaica
After surviving Hurricane Melissa while in Jamaica for a wedding, Baltimore couple Rudy and Jonelle Hooks found comfort in the compassion of fellow guests and support from their Maryland community. As they returned home, local officials and Jamaican-born leaders launched relief efforts, mobilizing donation drives to aid those affected by the storm.
Posted inNational Sports
Ravens win 3rd straight game, get 3 takeaways to take down gaffe-prone Vikings 27-19
Lamar Jackson led the Ravens to their third straight win with a steady performance and a strong defensive showing that forced three turnovers, helping Baltimore defeat the mistake-prone Minnesota Vikings 27-19.
Posted inOPINION
Sudan: In the face of dastardly acts, the world remains silent
Jennifer R. Farmer is the author of “First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life,” and founder of the social good public relations firm, Spotlight PR LLC. Farmer urges the world to confront the ongoing atrocities in Sudan, arguing that true commitment to the value of Black lives must include protecting Sudanese civilians from genocide and mass suffering.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Comcast Flagship Lift Zone brings free Wi-Fi and digital skills training to Ward 8
Ward 8 residents now have access to free Wi-Fi and upgraded technology at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) in Southeast Washington, D.C. Comcast invested $750,000 to launch a new Flagship Lift Zone at the campus, which also includes digital skills training and expanded workforce development support.
Posted inCollege
Morgan State alum launches platform to level NIL playing field for underrepresented athletes
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Since the NCAA lifted its ban on name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in 2021, the industry has grown to be worth nearly $1.67 billion, according to a report from Opendorse, a leading NIL marketplace and technology company. But, it’s far from a fair playing field. Division I men’s basketball […]
