By Nyame-Kye Kondo Special to the AFRO The sounds of soca, calypso and reggae filled Druid Hill Park and the surrounding streets as the Baltimore Washington One Caribbean Carnival swept through Northwest Baltimore on July 11. Celebrating its 44th year, the annual festival featured vibrant floats and a lively parade of masqueraders dressed in colorful […]
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AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration brings community, culture and commerce together on Day Two Â
The second day of AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration filled Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park with music, family activities, community resources and Black-owned businesses. Attendees, vendors and organizations praised the festival for fostering cultural pride, economic opportunity and community connection while performances from major artists kept crowds entertained throughout the day.
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AFRAM 2025 offers star studded line up and fun for the whole family
The AFRAM Festival, a celebration of African-American culture, returned to Baltimore on June 21-22, featuring international artists such as Amerie, Patti LaBelle, Juvenile and Teedra Moses, and offering fun, food, and more for the whole family.
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Star power and local pride shine at AFRAM 2025
Day One of AFRAM 2025 brought over 150,000 people to Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park for a celebration of Black culture, music, and community featuring stars like JT, Stefflon Don, and Juvenile. The festival also introduced a new stage for local talent and showcased everything from food and fashion to art and wellness.
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AFRAM 2025 to feature Patti LaBelle, Juvenile and Saweetie
Patti LaBelle and Juvenile will headline this year’s AFRAM festival on June 21-22 at Druid Hill Park. The free event will also feature Saweetie, Teedra Moses, Amerie, and Vedo, celebrating Black culture with music, food, and vendors. AFRAM attracts over 100,000 attendees annually.
Posted inFinancials
How to spring clean your finances
Janet Currie is president of Bank of America, Greater Maryland. This week she offers advice on how to spring clean your finances—by reviewing subscriptions, updating your budget, rebuilding your emergency fund, optimizing credit card rewards, using digital coupons, and enjoying free local events to save while having fun.
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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.
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Baltimore’s Caribbean Carnival: Celebrating 43 years of culture, community and color
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival is celebrating its 43rd anniversary with a grand parade, live performances, and authentic Caribbean cuisine, showcasing the vibrant colors and intricate designs of the Caribbean diaspora.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
