Baltimore native and choreographer TSU Terry has brought his hometown’s signature sound to the global stage with his track “Roll Call” featured in Fortnite, a video game with over 650 million players. The milestone not only celebrates Terry’s musical journey, but also highlights Baltimore club music and Black cultural expression for a new generation of players around the world.
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Posted inBUSINESS
‘Legends, Leaders, Legacy’: Monumental City Bar Association to celebrate 90th anniversary
The Monumental City Bar Association is celebrating 90 years of championing Black attorneys and African-American communities in Baltimore. Its milestone gala on May 2 will honor past pioneers, present leaders and the next generation shaping the future.
Posted inOPINION
Every day must be Earth Day
Dear editor at the Baltimore AFRO American, Our Creator calls us to love others and care for them by caring for the Creation on which we all depend to live, move and have our being. We all have failed to do this in the past and the Creation now cries out in wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, […]
Posted inBaltimore Community
Is there room to lead in Black Baltimore? Absolutely.
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she calls out the division and competition among individuals and organizations that advocate for Black Baltimore, saying such disunity undermines the mission.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Reflections on the 10th anniversary of the Baltimore uprising
A decade after the death of Freddie Gray and the Baltimore uprising, the city still spends nearly seven times more on policing than on recreation and youth development—despite hard-earned lessons about the dangers of disinvestment in young people. Baltimore’s comptroller calls for a shift in priorities, reminding us that a city’s budget is a reflection of its values.
Posted inFood
Culinary hub opens in West Baltimore
The Mill on North Food Hall officially opened its doors on April 24, marking a major milestone in the revitalization of West Baltimore’s West North Avenue corridor. Designed to be a community-led, locally owned space, the food hall brings together six neighborhood-rooted vendors to serve affordable meals and foster connection in a historically underserved area.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Celebrating Second Chances Month: How one Baltimore org uplifts returning citizens
April marks Second Chances Month, and in Baltimore, the NCIA Vocational Training Center is transforming lives by helping returning citizens build brighter futures.
Posted inBaltimore News
World Autism Month sparks call for broader inclusion and acceptance
As World Autism Month calls for greater awareness and acceptance, advocates and creatives alike are pushing for more inclusive narratives. In Baltimore, Donte Lewis uses music and media to build community, while Taya Dunn Johnson challenges biases that delay diagnoses and deny dignity to individuals with autism.
Posted inNational Sports
Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50 million civil lawsuit
A woman identified as Jane Doe has filed a $50 million civil lawsuit in Nevada against retired NFL star Shannon Sharpe, accusing him of rape, physical abuse and emotional distress during a nearly two-year relationship. Sharpe denies the allegations, calling the claims false and the lawsuit a “blatant and cynical attempt to shake down” through his lawyer’s public statement.
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They said he wasn’t from here — but he was born in the USA
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen born in Georgia, is being held in a Florida jail after police falsely labeled him an “unauthorized alien,” despite his family providing proof of citizenship. His case highlights the dangerous rise of racial profiling and unconstitutional detentions targeting Black and Brown Americans—signaling a deeper erosion of civil rights and due process.
Posted inBaltimore News
How 4MyCiTy is feeding Baltimore and the planet this Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, 4MyCiTy founder Christopher Dipnarine shares how his Baltimore-based nonprofit is tackling food waste and food insecurity. By transforming discarded food into nourishment and community empowerment, 4MyCiTy is reshaping sustainability in South Baltimore and beyond.
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Empowering teens: A guide to budgeting and saving for the future
Tammira Lucas, an assistant professor of business at Coppin State University, believes that teaching high school students about money management is essential for their long-term success. She outlined a year-by-year financial plan for teens, encouraging them to start saving early, set clear financial goals and eventually explore investment opportunities as they approach adulthood.
