83-year-old Abraham Dabela, who had been missing since June 7, was found on the side of the road thanks to a vigilant neighbor and the community’s help in spreading the word.
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Harbor East diesel spill sparks concern as impact to wildlife examined
Baltimore officials have confirmed that a diesel spill in Harbor East released 5,000 gallons of fuel—more than double the original estimate. Cleanup efforts are underway to contain the spill near the South Central Avenue Bridge, with officials closely monitoring potential impacts on local wildlife and the environment.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Moore announces Schiraldi’s departure from DJS and new acting secretary
Gov. Wes Moore has replaced Vincent Schiraldi as Maryland’s juvenile services chief and appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary to lead the troubled agency through a critical period of reform.
Posted inNational News
47th president bans citizens – many Black – of 12 countries from entering the US
The White House has enacted a sweeping travel ban affecting citizens of 12 countries—many of them in Africa and the Middle East—citing national security concerns in a policy reminiscent of the 47th president’s first-term actions. Critics, including humanitarian groups and foreign leaders, have condemned the move as discriminatory and politically motivated, while exemptions and diplomatic tensions complicate its rollout.
Posted inNational News
Protests intensify in Los Angeles after the 47th President deploys hundreds of National Guard troops
Tensions flared in Los Angeles as thousands protested the White House’s unauthorized deployment of the National Guard, with clashes erupting near federal facilities and on major freeways amid tear gas, rubber bullets, and vehicle fires. The move—criticized by California officials as a violation of state sovereignty—followed mass immigration arrests and marked a rare federal escalation not requested by the governor, drawing national concern over rising authoritarianism.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Montgomery County police seeking missing 83-year-old man
An 83-year-old Bethesda man, Abraham Dabela, has been missing since June 7 and is believed to be driving a blue 2015 Volvo XC60, and the Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public’s help in locating him.
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Judge dismisses murder charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 shooting of unarmed man in closet
A federal judge dismissed murder charges against former Atlanta officer Sung Kim, ruling he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot unarmed Jimmy Atchison in 2019 during a fugitive task force operation. The decision sparked outrage from activists and Atchison’s family, who say it highlights a lack of accountability for officers on federal task forces and undermines efforts to address police violence.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Council addresses staffing, overtime and potential federal funding challenges in FY26 budget discussions
As the Baltimore City Council gets closer to passing the fiscal year 2026 budget, they’re wrestling with issues like escalating overtime costs, staffing gaps and uncertain federal funding. The hearings revealed a focus on keeping children engaged and neighborhoods safe through strategic investments.
Posted inNational News
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland construction worker mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a court order protecting him, has been returned to the U.S. and now faces federal charges related to an alleged human smuggling operation. While the White House administration paints him as a violent MS-13 affiliate, his lawyers and family insist the charges are baseless and politically motivated.
Posted inNational News
Obit: Naba’a Muhammad, Final Call editor, has died
Naba’a Muhammad, editor-in-chief of The Final Call and a prominent voice in the Black Press and Nation of Islam, died on June 6, 2025, according to the National Newspaper Publishers Association. A veteran journalist and activist, Muhammad led The Final Call since 2009 and spent nearly four decades advocating for racial justice, independent media, and community empowerment.
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HBO, Warner Bros. face $20M lawsuit from Russell Simmons over assault allegations film
Russell Simmons has filed a $20 million lawsuit against HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the producers of the 2020 documentary “On the Record,” alleging defamation, emotional distress and invasion of privacy for allegedly omitting exculpatory evidence and ignoring key testimony contradicting sexual assault claims. Simmons, who denies all allegations and now lives in Bali, argues that WarnerMedia executives knew of this evidence, and that civil rights leaders and Oprah Winfrey—who withdrew from the project—raised concerns about the film’s credibility.
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Judge weighs government’s request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
A federal judge is considering the 47th presidential administration’s request to unseal FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr.—currently sealed until 2027—amid opposition from King’s family and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, who cite privacy concerns and government overreach.