Rosetta Miller Perry, founder, president and CEO of the Tennessee Tribune and widely known as the “Queen Mother of the Black Press of America,” died June 26 at age 91. A pioneering publisher, civil rights leader and entrepreneur, Perry built one of Tennessee’s most influential Black-owned newspapers after launching it with her personal savings in 1991, leaving a lasting legacy in journalism and community advocacy.
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Posted inEducation
Shawn Joseph permanently takes helm of Prince George’s County Public Schools
After nearly a year as interim superintendent, Shawn Joseph has been named the permanent leader of Prince George’s County Public Schools, bringing a vision centered on academic growth, career readiness and long-term investment in public education. As the district recovers from a historic $150 million budget cut, Joseph says his new strategic plan, “Forward By Design,” will prepare students for success in college, careers and beyond.
Posted inOpinion
The era of legalized unfairness begins, again
Explore the ongoing struggle against injustice in America. A thought-provoking opinion on the impact of unfair laws and the need for change.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO Exclusive: Terri Freeman, president of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, speaks on upcoming retirement
Terri Freeman, president and executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, gave an exclusive interview to the AFRO regarding her upcoming retirement.
Posted inPolitics
AFRO News endorses Brooke Lierman for Maryland Comptroller
The AFRO is proud to endorse Brooke Lierman for Comptroller of Maryland, as voters in Baltimore City prepare to have their say in the June 23 mid-term election.
Posted inBUSINESS
Home-based businesses offer flexibility and opportunity for entrepreneurs
As more Americans launch businesses from home, entrepreneurs are finding both flexibility and new challenges. Business owners say success depends on discipline, structure and the ability to build trust with customers.
Posted inOpinion
Apple cuts bait on Baltimore County and workers pay the price
Apple has announced the closure of the Towson Town Center store, which is the first Apple retail store in the US to be unionized, and workers are asking for the same transfer opportunities offered to workers at other closing stores.
Posted inOPINION
Extraordinary power of Black America: What the evidence actually shows
Black Americans have demonstrated remarkable political power in recent American elections, shaping two Democratic presidential nominations and resulting presidencies, and this power can be further amplified by investing in educational achievement, family stability, and economic self-determination.
Posted inBaltimore Community
A different kind of motherhood: Foster moms reflect on care and commitment
Jacqueline Holloman and Dr. Marionette Butts say their decision to become foster moms was rooted in care and commitment. This Mother’s Day, the AFRO salutes the women who open their hearts and their homes to provide stable, supportive environments for children in need.
Posted inAfro Briefs
A new reality: Retirement while supporting young adult children or parents
Rising costs of living and cultural expectations have increased the number of retirees still supporting young adult children, with 50 percent of parents now supporting a child older than 18.
Posted inCommentary
Sarcoidosis revisited: What I’ve learned since ‘Sarcoidosis Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence’
By Stacy Sneed Nearly a decade after first writing “Sarcoidosis Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence,” I now understand that the truth is far more complex—but still rooted in hope. When I think about sarcoidosis in 2026, I realize how far we have come in awareness, knowledge and medical advancement. Technology has improved, and […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Meet Chinai Routté, the Baltimore‑born performer and educator turned Everyman Theatre resident actor
Baltimore native Chinai Routté, now a member of Everyman Theatre’s Resident Company, brings both passion and purpose to the stage as Cassandra in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” while also using her work as an educator to empower young people through the arts. The play is running through April 19.
