A new Word In Black survey explores how Black Americans define racial healing and what stands in the way of achieving it, providing a data-driven account of the current state of racial healing in the US.
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From prison to tenure: Baltimore roots, Baltimore resilience
Stanley Andrisse, MBA, Ph.D, is a tenured associate professor at Howard University College of Medicine and executive director of From Prison Cells to PhD. This week, he speaks on the importance of investing in second chances.
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AFRO D.C. High Tea set to celebrate sisterhood, style and HBCU legacies
The AFRO will host their D.C. High Tea on Sept. 6 at Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 1500 9th Street NW in the nation’s capital.
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2 shootings in 1 night leave 8 people wounded in Baltimore
By Tavon N. ThomassonAFRO Intern Within the span of a few hours on June 23, two separate mass shootings erupted in Baltimore, leaving multiple people wounded. The first incident occurred about 7 p.m., after the sound of gunfire echoed from the 1900 block of McHenry St., alerting officers nearby. At the scene, police found three […]
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“To Baltimore With Love”: Call for artists – $500 honorarium for selected creators
“To Baltimore With Love,” a new exhibition curated by Baltimore Unity Hall and The Mary Ann Connelly Fund in Support of Artists, invites local creators to celebrate the city’s spirit through art. Submissions are open until June 9, 2025, with selected artists receiving a $500 honorarium.
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Faith, therapy and resilience: the long road home after incarceration
Reentering society after incarceration is more than a physical return — it’s an emotional and mental journey. For many, including Trina Seldon, Tonya Hayes and Dewand Sutton, the trauma of prison and lack of support afterward make reintegration challenging. Their stories highlight the urgent need for reentry services that address mental health and help returning citizens truly heal.
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Meet Carter-Lambert Divisions LLC, the local organization keeping community first
Carter-Lambert Divisions LLC, a small, Black veteran-owned business, has been providing IT-logistics services and community support since 2006, with a focus on helping other small businesses thrive.
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Attend the Zoom prayer meeting with Morgan State University at 8 p.m
Members of the Morgan State University community will join with prayer warriors tonight at 8 p.m. Link to prayer meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82892534232 Passcode: 546084