Amid ongoing tensions within the NAACP, the Baltimore City branch of the NAACP released a statement criticizing the national board’s handling of its administrative oversight and the internal investigations of the branch’s top leaders. The branch claims the national office has been largely inactive in helping restore full operations, instead stifling its efforts.
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Posted inEditorial
The endgame behind the MLK Files — erase the man, then erase the holiday
The sudden release of FBI files on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a calculated attempt to tarnish his legacy and silence the symbols that inspire progress, and is part of a broader reactionary wave aimed at rewriting history.
Posted inU.S. Government
Early House recess stalls Epstein files vote, delays crucial funding for Baltimore and beyond
Speaker Mike Johnson’s abrupt decision to send the U.S. House on recess early has delayed a resolution to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files, while also stalling progress on key appropriations bills. Lawmakers like Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., warn the move exacerbates legislative gridlock and postpones critical community funding for constituents.
Posted inReligion
Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: A look at therapists with religious- based practices
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, the AFRO takes a look at therapists with religious- based practices.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Shawn Joseph shares first 100-day plan as Prince George’s County’s interim superintendent
Shawn Joseph, a former deputy superintendent for Prince George’s County Public Schools, has returned to lead the district as interim superintendent following Millard House II’s resignation. Joseph says his top priorities include improving academic outcomes, strengthening community engagement and ensuring the district’s operations run efficiently.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats’ gala highlights party’s resolve to protect the people and nation’s progress
At the 2025 Maryland Democratic Party Gala, state and national leaders emphasized the need to turn rising public concern over the 47th president’s agenda into purposeful action. The event also sparked outrage over the forcible removal of a Democrat senator from a DHS press conference.
Posted inMusic
Words that echo: The lasting impact of song lyrics on Black communities
Hip-hop lyrics have long served as a reflection of the Black experience, from messages of unity and resistance to today’s dominant themes of money, violence and survival. As the music industry continues to shape what gets heard, artists and scholars are questioning how modern rap lyrics are influencing identity, values and the well-being of Black communities—especially among youth. Many are now calling for a return to more empowering narratives.
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Nationwide ‘No Kings’ day protests rebuke 47th presidentÂ
Thousands of Americans rallied in 2,000 cities across the nation on June 14 to protest against the current president’s policies and actions, including the firing of millions of federal workers and attacks on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Posted inBaltimore Community
What police training gets right and where it falls shortÂ
Retired Maj. Neill Franklin says while police academies provide solid legal instruction, much of that training is lost once officers hit the streets. He believes stronger supervision and ongoing education are key to preventing civil rights violations.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Why collaboration is key to advancing civil rights in all jurisdictions
Baltimore County’s Human Relations Commission continues its efforts as it leads with resolve amid structural changes and vacancies. Shown here, Cleveland Horton (left) the executive director Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and David Skinner the program manager of Human Relations Commission.
Posted inU.S. Government
Immigration authorities arrest nearly 200 in D.C. raids
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 189 immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally and issued 187 compliance notices to D.C.-area businesses during a four-day operation from May 6-9.
Posted inBaltimore Events
Teaching Artist Institute celebrates Ghanaian Independence Day
By AFRO Staff Ghanaians and members of the African Diaspora worldwide recently celebrated the African country’s 68th Day of Independence. In Baltimore, the Teaching Artist Institute, which frequently hosts trips to Africa, hosted an event at the Sankofa Children’s Museum, located in the 1300 block of Pimlico Road. The program featured African dancers, food and […]