In its first 100 days, the 47th president’s administration has cut or planned to cut over 250,000 federal jobs, including major reductions at the Department of Education, signaling an intent to dismantle the agency and slash funding for key programs that support low-income and student-parent populations, especially affecting Black college students.
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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 inCommentary
Black boys matter: Why are they disappearing from schools?
The absence of young Black men in college reflects a long-standing pattern of systemic exclusion that begins in early childhood, with disproportionate discipline and a lack of support in K–12 education. Experts call for reimagining schools as spaces of healing, affirmation and culturally sustaining education that honor the full humanity of Black boys.
Posted inBlack History
Uncovering the legacy of Thomas Frazier
Once a cornerstone of Washington, D.C.’s Black community, the former Frazier Funeral Home has been transformed into modern apartments, yet its walls still whisper stories of civic leadership and service. Though time has reshaped its purpose, the legacy of Thomas and Willie Frazier endures, a testament to their profound impact on the city’s history.
Posted inPOLITICS
Kamala Harris ponders future runs for president and California governor
Former V.P. Kamala Harris is considering running for California governor in 2026 and president in 2028. As she weighs options, Black political science experts and professors weigh in on Harris, her connection with the Democratic Party and Black voters.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
The National Hip-Hop Museum opening up three medical dispensaries in D.C.
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com The National Hip-Hop Museum is tapping into the cannabis industry, opening three new dispensary locations in Washington, D.C., with an eye toward fundraising. The Orbit Shop, the Lifted Shop and the Lifted Lounge do not serve solely as cannabis venues. Each store has a unique customer experience, including unique […]
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Love, marriage and the evolution of dating: Lessons from the past
Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO, revisits the cultural view of relationships in the Black community and explores the courtship and marriage of her grandparents, Carl Murphy and Lula Vashti Turley, highlighting the importance of real love and commitment.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Howard community mourns loss of incoming law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University mourns the death of Kiah Duggins, a soon-to-be professor at the Howard University School of Law, who was killed in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Local jazz artist and UDC instructor nominated for Grammy Award
Christie Dashiell, an adjunct professor of music at the University of the District of Columbia, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for her latest project “Journey In Black.”
Posted inMaryland News
Making change: Maryland Public Defender Natasha M. Dartigue talks 2025 priorities
Natasha M. Dartigue became the first person of color to lead the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in 2022, and is now focusing on ending the automatic charging of children as adults, limiting police interaction with the public during traffic stops, and addressing the disparity in resources for public defenders.
Posted inSports
Sports rewind: A look at major moments for athletes in 2024
2024 saw a number of standout moments for Black athletes and coaches in various sports, including the Africa Cup of Nations, the National Invitational Tournament, the NCAA Track and Field Championships, the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the World Series.
Posted inSports
Morgan State Bears defeat Howard Bison in Baltimore
Morgan State University Bears defeated Howard University Bison 35-21 in a football game held in Baltimore, with standout performances from quarterback Kobe Muasau and receiver Cyrus Wilson.
