Black and Hispanic children benefit from having in school programs directed towards mental health, as they provide a safe space for students to talk about their mental health with trusted adults, reducing stigma and improving academic success.
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Local, state and federal officials announce takedown of four criminal organizations in drug bust
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.com On Nov. 25, officials on the federal, state and local levels convened at Baltimore Police Department headquarters to announce a significant drug takedown. The operation, part of the “Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), was titled “Operation Tornado Alley” and successfully dismantled four individual crime organizations wreaking havoc in the southwest […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Family members call for change after latest DPW death on duty
Baltimore residents and family members gathered in front of City Hall to demand accountability and safety measures for Department of Public Works employees, following the deaths of four employees since 2020, including Timothy Cartwell who was crushed by a work truck on Nov. 8.
Posted in2024 Elections
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
Posted inHealth
Annual Cancer Awareness Ride to be hosted in Druid Hill Park
Freeway is leading the third annual Cancer Awareness Ride in Baltimore on October 27 to raise awareness for all types of cancer and unite the community in honoring those affected by the disease.
Posted inHBCU
Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine selected to perform at 2026 Rose Parade
Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine has been selected to perform in the 137th Rose Parade, which will take place in California on January 1, 2026.
Posted inBUSINESS
CultureCon welcomes creatives and highlights the importance of wellness
CultureCon returned to Brooklyn, NY for its seventh annual gathering of Black and Brown entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders and creatives, featuring panels on mental health, wellness, and the importance of telling Black stories through movies and shows.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Comic-Con is back from Sept. 20-22
Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th annual convention, inviting comic book enthusiasts to meet creators, access exclusive merchandise, attend panels, and participate in cosplay contests.
Posted inHealth
4 ways to support K-12 students’ mental health
Baltimore Therapy Group is hosting free virtual workshops for parents and caregivers to provide resources and tools to address mental health issues in K-12 students, including signs to look out for and ways to support them.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
5 ways to implement ‘zero waste’ lifestyle
Zero Waste Week, Sept. 4-8, encourages individuals to reduce their waste and be more sustainable, with tips including buying in bulk, turning off water while brushing teeth, using what you have, using reusable items, and making eco-friendly swaps.
Posted inBooks
Annual National Book Festival to unite authors, book enthusiasts in nation’s capital
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place on August 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, featuring over 90 bestselling authors, poets and illustrators, book signings, and other engaging activities.
Posted inBaltimore News
Team AFRO wins big at the 2023 MDDC editorial and advertising contest
The AFRO team won 15 awards at the MDDC Press Association’s Editorial and Advertising contest, including recognition for coverage of events such as the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary and the Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.