By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com Therapists are emphasizing the importance of family therapy in order to address the generational trauma that exists in the family tree. Black families specifically can benefit through group therapy given the history of complicated dynamics that may be present in certain households. “Family counseling is very important because it […]
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Brittany Jakubowski named 2025 Baltimore County Teacher of the YearÂ
Brittany Jakubowski, named Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, is praised for creating a warm, engaging classroom where meaningful learning and confidence-building go hand in hand. She champions diversity and connection, inspiring students and colleagues alike to embrace culture and community.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Tuskegee University mourns sudden death of student-athlete
Tuskegee University is grieving the death of junior mechanical engineering student and Golden Tiger baseball player Macahri Washington-Parker, remembered by peers and faculty as a dedicated leader and mentor. His passing, amid broader concerns about suicide among Black youth, has prompted an outpouring of support from the campus community and his family, who celebrate his lasting impact on those he touched.
Posted inBaltimore News
How Black businesses thrived in 1925 Baltimore—and what entrepreneurs can learn today
In honor of National Black Business Month, the AFRO takes a look at what it took to open a Black business 100 years ago and the lessons that can be learned by today’s entrepreneurs in 2025.
Posted inNAACP
Turmoil grips Baltimore City NAACP
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.
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.