World Pride in the coming days will bring together members of the Black and Latino LGBTQ and transgender communities to celebrate their multiple identities and hold discussions about how to survive in a climate that contains many people who do not want them around.
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UniverSoul Circus returns to the Greater Baltimore area with its ‘Rhythm of the World’ show
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Baltimore area from Aug. 14 to Sept. 1 with its all-new “Rhythm of the World” production, featuring acrobats, fire-breathers, clowns, and over a dozen dazzling acts from across the globe under a high-tech big top. Celebrating 31 years of family-friendly entertainment, the interactive show highlights global culture, unity, and joy through music, dance, and jaw-dropping performances.
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Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says
A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 people aboard and at least five others on the ground, with only one passenger surviving. The crash — the first involving a 787 — devastated a residential area, prompting international condolences and sparking investigations into a possible emergency failure.
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Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says
By Ajit Solanki and Rajesh Roy The Associated Press AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India plane bound for London crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff June 12, killing 241 people on board, the airline said. One passenger who was thrown from the plane survived. At least five medical students in […]
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces Otis Rolley as president and CEO of Baltimore Development Corporation
Otis Rolley is set to become the next president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation. He will step into the role on June 23, 2025, making history as the first African-American man to lead the city’s economic development agency.
Posted inNational News
“No thrones. No crowns.” Americans and activists across the country prepare for No Kings Day
Facing threats to the Constitution and democracy, Americans across the country prepare for nationwide mass protests on June 14.
Posted inHealth
World Blood Donor Day spotlights urgent need for Black blood donors
As World Blood Donor Day nears, health experts stress the crucial need for Black donors to help patients with sickle cell disease and fill gaps in national and global blood supplies.
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‘Fifty Shades of Pride’ : Baltimore celebrates five decades of queer joy and resistance
As Baltimore Pride turns 50, this year’s festival honors the vibrant, diverse history of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Organizers say it’s more than a celebration—it’s a movement grounded in visibility, legacy and real support.
Posted inNational News
Community mourns death of Morehouse College student Kyle Coleman
Friends and family of Kyle Coleman are mourning his untimely death. The Morehouse College freshman’s body was found on June 10 in a search carried out by authorities with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia.
Posted inMental Health
‘DMC’ of Run-DMC reveals: ‘10 Ways Not To Commit Suicide’
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC opens up about his past suicidal thoughts and depression in his memoir “Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide,” emphasizing the importance of therapy—especially for Black men—as a powerful and necessary step toward healing. His story sheds light on mental health struggles and the urgent need to break the silence around suicide in the Black community.
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Afro Charities team closer to meeting funding goal after ‘Wildest Dreams’ fundraiser
By Michelle RichardsonSpecial to the AFRO On Saturday, June 7, Afro Charities held its second annual Wildest Dreams Spring fundraiser at Cinghiale Restaurant in Harbor East. Guests enjoyed a live DJ, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction of various art pieces from local artists such as Tom Miller, SHAN Wallace, Quinn Bryant and Charles […]
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Black community divided on response to ‘dramatic escalation’ in LA, amid ICE raid protests
As the number of troops sent to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles increases, members of the Black community are divided on whether they should take to the streets and join the movement or focus on self-care and peace in their own homes.