Congress is pushing legislation to lower the age for transfer to adult court and repeal second-chance laws in Washington, D.C., echoing outdated “superpredator” myths that disproportionately target Black youth for detention. Dr. Kevin Beckford argues these measures will make communities less safe and urges investment in proven community-based interventions instead.
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Morgan State University targets R-1 status to boost innovation, jobs and growth in Baltimore
Maryland’s Morgan State University is pushing toward R-1 status, aiming to boost research output, attract investment and strengthen Baltimore’s economy.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland lawmakers lead opposition to president’s plan for National Guard in Baltimore
President Trump has signaled plans to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, though he has not specified when. Maryland leaders at every level say the move is unnecessary and warn it could jeopardize the city’s recent gains in reducing violent crime.
Posted inOpinion
The system has failed our men and boys. We can – and we must – fix it.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino says the state must overhaul systems that have long failed young men and boys. She outlines efforts to rebuild trust, strengthen reentry support, expand mentorship, and align with Gov. Wes Moore’s Young Men and Boys Initiative to create real opportunities for youth and reduce cycles of neglect and incarceration.
Posted inBUSINESS
Mova Nature: Empowering Black community with nutrition and education
In a time of rising illnesses among Black people, healthy diets are relevant now more than ever. Kelli Redmond, founder of Mova Nature, has been spreading the word through Baltimore and beyond. Not only does she provide nutritional fruit juices and blends, but she also educates people on how they can incorporate healthy practices in their homes.
Posted inOpinion
What Charlie Kirk’s death reveals about America
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper serves the AFRO as CEO and publisher and is a fourth-generation member of the publication’s founding family. This week, in her call to conscience, she speaks on the brutal death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his record and the culture of contempt that has become the norm in America.
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The truth about violence in our community
By Dayvon Love There are two major dynamics that are central to the intra communal violence that exist amongst Black people in the United States. The first is the dehumanizing propaganda of this society that deems Black people as inherently violent and inferior. Our youth are socialized in a pop culture environment that encourages them […]
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Beverly Richards launches family soap business to honor late mother
Baltimore native Beverly Richards launched MFrank Apothecary, a luxury goat milk soap company, to honor her late mother while creating a family legacy. Each bar is hand-poured with natural ingredients, crafted by Richards and her children and grandchildren to nourish skin and celebrate tradition, love and artistry.
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Lighting the way: How Nailah Queen mentors Black women on growth and resilience
Baltimore native Nailah Queen is a serial entrepreneur whose career spans travel, wellness, beauty, and business coaching. In this Q&A, she shares how her own journey shaped her approach to mentoring Black women, offering advice on scaling businesses, overcoming challenges and building legacies.
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From roots to remedies: How two entrepreneurs are preserving ancestral herbal knowledge
Herbalism, one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world, has deep roots in Africa and the Caribbean. Black women entrepreneurs Monica Joseph and Shalita O’Neale are keeping that ancestral knowledge alive—growing herbs, creating natural products and teaching their communities about the healing power of plants.
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Firing the best and the brightest
The dismissals of trailblazing Black women leaders like Lisa Cook (left) and Carla Hayden (right), along with attacks on Black-led cities and officials, is revealing a deliberate effort to undermine excellence, representation and equity, sending a dangerous message that no achievement by Black Americans is safe.
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Maryland Dems condemn racist ‘ghetto governor’ remark from Freedom Caucus leader
The Maryland Democratic Party condemned a derogatory comment made by a leader of the Maryland Freedom Caucus on Aug. 21.
