Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy (D) will partner with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to help the county advance education, youth mentorship and social justice initiatives over the coming months.
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Building confidence and change through theatre
Over nearly 50 years, Penumbra Theatre in Saint Paul, Minn. has evolved from a pioneering Black arts institution into a national leader in racial healing and artistic excellence. Meanwhile, Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center empowers Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) youth with classical arts training that builds confidence, discipline and cultural pride.
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Teacher in Prince George’s County, Md. faces sexual abuse charges
A Prince George’s County, Md. teacher has been indicted on 18 counts, including sexual abuse of a minor and rape. Officials say the alleged abuse occurred between January and April.
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Communities nationwide could face housing cuts under proposed federal bill
Baltimore community leaders warn that the proposed federal budget could slash housing support for thousands of Black Baltimore families, threatening displacement amid rising rents and deepening economic hardship.
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Mayor Bowser kicks off 46th annual Marion Barry Youth Employment Program
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) kicks off the 46th annual Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, alongside District youths on June 23. The program will connect around 13,000 young people with paid summer jobs, mentorship and career exploration opportunities.
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Orchard Ridge becomes Maryland’s first UPLIFT community
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announces Northeast Baltimore’s Orchard Ridge as the first UPLIFT community on June 13. The UPLIFT program was designed to boost homeownership and property values through equitable housing development, addressing wealth gaps caused by inequitable appraisals and systemic disinvestment.
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Baltimore City Council approves $4.6B FY26 budget in 13-2 vote
The Baltimore City Council approved a $4.6 billion fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16, highlighting new investments in immigrant support, traffic safety and waste reduction.
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Baltimore marks Gun Violence Awareness Month with lock distribution
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and community partners gathered June 9 at Mondawmin Mall to distribute free gun locks and raise awareness during Gun Violence Awareness Month, recommitting to their efforts to prevent gun violence.
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State’s attorney Ivan Bates to host town hall on youth crime
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates (left) and Councilman Mark Conway (D-District 04) (right) will join city agencies and residents for the May 20 solutions pact town hall at Huber Memorial Church. The event will address juvenile crime, offer youth resources and connect families with summer programs and city services.
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U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Congress is one step closer to banning or requiring a change in ownership of the popular social media platform, TikTok. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a much anticipated, contentious bill aimed at protecting national security from the dangers of social media. The bill, if passed into law, […]