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Is pride in the way of progress?

by Christopher Anderson

Christopher Anderson, member of the Baltimore City Republican Central Committee and former congressional and Baltimore City Council candidate, argues that Pride Month has overshadowed Black struggles by co-opting the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement and pushing Black issues further down the national agenda. He urges Black Americans to prioritize their identity and challenges uncritical support of movements that may dilute their fight for justice.

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Progressives and the Black Vote

by Dayvon Love

By Dayvon Love Zorhan Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic Party primary for mayor of New York City has led to conversations about the limitations of progressives ability to appeal to Black people. Especially in the context of a general election against the current mayor, Eric Adams, who will certainly focus on Mamdani’s weakness with traditional […]

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Marilyn Mosby completes her year-long home detention

by Special to the AFRO

As of June 20, former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has completed her one-year home detention sentence. Convicted of two counts of perjury and one count of mortgage fraud, Mosby was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service and three years of supervised release. A court filing now indicates that U.S. Probation may seek early termination of her remaining supervision. Speaking at the State of the People’s National Assembly on the day her sentence ended, Mosby declared her intent to continue advocating for change and rebuilding her life for the sake of her two daughters.

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‘Enough is Enough’: Baltimore residents illuminate the urgency of gun reform

by Andrea Stevens

Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com Gun violence continues to shape daily life in Baltimore, where residents say it’s more than a headline — it’s a constant reality. From personal loss and trauma to frustration with broken systems, people across the city are speaking out about their experiences and what real solutions should look like. […]

Posted inFinancials

Detecting fraud before it’s too late: Clever Girl Finance founder talks red flags and warning signs

Avatar photoby Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer

Credit card fraud is on the rise, with millions of Americans falling victim to unauthorized charges every year. Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, shares expert insights on how to spot and prevent fraud before it spirals out of control, offering practical advice to protect your financial information in an increasingly digital world.

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