Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring joined Democratic lawmakers in urging the Justice Department to make public all remaining case records, saying full disclosure is essential for justice. Their push has ignited fierce debate on Capitol Hill, where Republicans warn against broad releases while bipartisan efforts seek to compel transparency.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore schools target absenteeism with annual attendance phone-a-thon
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer Baltimore City Public Schools will host its City Schools’ Attendance Phone-A-Thon Sept. 14 to contact families of every student who has not attended classes since the school year started Aug. 25. The initiative is meant to fight truancy and provide resources to families who may need extra support getting their […]
Posted inHealth
‘I’m important too’: The role of self-care in postpartum healing
Postpartum recovery isn’t about going back to who you were before motherhood—it’s about rediscovering yourself through intentional self-care. In this article, a mother and a doula share honest reflections on how rest, movement, boundaries, and self-compassion shape healing after birth.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Ghanaian nonprofit steps up in the fight against sickle cell
While early diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell disease are standard in the United States, many children in Ghana are not diagnosed until serious complications arise. The International Sickle Cell Centre in Accra is working to change that through education, advocacy, and support for families facing stigma, financial hardship and limited medical access.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland lawmakers lead opposition to president’s plan for National Guard in Baltimore
President Trump has signaled plans to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, though he has not specified when. Maryland leaders at every level say the move is unnecessary and warn it could jeopardize the city’s recent gains in reducing violent crime.
Posted inDMV News
Historic African-American family celebrates 100th reunion
The Quander family, one of the oldest documented African-American families, celebrated its 100th reunion Aug. 7–10. The gathering honored their rich legacy, including the contributions of family historian Judge Rohulamin Quander, who attended just days before his passing.
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Love, loss and the toll of caregiving
Keith Brown shares the emotional and financial challenges of caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s, emphasizing the importance of family support and the strength found in vulnerability.
Posted inHBCU
Multiple historically Black institutions targeted with threats of violence
Multiple Black institutions, including Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University and others went into lockdown on Sept. 11 after receiving campus threats. Though the lockdowns have been lifted, officials warn students, faculty and staff that if they “see something, say something.”
Posted inNational News
Sinclair Broadcast Group to pay $100k in race discrimination settlement
Sinclair Broadcast Group will pay $100,000 in back pay and compensatory and punitive damages to resolve a race discrimination claim filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Posted inBUSINESS
Mova Nature: Empowering Black community with nutrition and education
In a time of rising illnesses among Black people, healthy diets are relevant now more than ever. Kelli Redmond, founder of Mova Nature, has been spreading the word through Baltimore and beyond. Not only does she provide nutritional fruit juices and blends, but she also educates people on how they can incorporate healthy practices in their homes.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Public Schools honors lives taken on 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) honored the six students and teachers who were killed in the 9/11 attacks 24 years ago, remembering their bravery and dedication to education.
Posted inBaltimore News
Jody Davis turns fashion passion into purpose with Orioles collaboration
By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Intern From selling food out of her family’s front yard to winning a contest selling AFRO newspapers, Jody Davis grew up with an entrepreneurial spirit. Eventually, she combined that with her passion for fashion and opened her own boutique, Jody Davis Designs. A proud Baltimore native, she has most recently collaborated with […]