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SCOTUS Voting Rights decision is ‘almost as bad as it gets’

SCOTUS Voting Rights decision is ‘almost as bad as it gets’

By undercutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has fundamentally altered the rules of representation, setting off a new era of legal and political battles over who gets power — and who loses it.

by Word in Black April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Ben’s Chili Bowl Seeks community input for new mural as renovations wrap

Ben’s Chili Bowl Seeks community input for new mural as renovations wrap

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Coppin State University annual gala to serve as ‘An Ode to Black Excellence’

HBCU

Coppin State University annual gala to serve as ‘An Ode to Black Excellence’

April 29, 2026

Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

!Front Page National News

Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

April 29, 2026

Conway leads MONSE oversight hearing after IG report findings

!Front Page Baltimore News

Conway leads MONSE oversight hearing after IG report findings

April 29, 2026

Millions invested into structured summer activities and resources for D.C. youth

Washington D.C. News

Millions invested into structured summer activities and resources for D.C. youth

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Prince George’s County opens second reentry hub in Laurel

Prince George's County News

Prince George’s County opens second reentry hub in Laurel

April 29, 2026

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Small debts, big consequences: The financial burden many overlook

Money

Small debts, big consequences: The financial burden many overlook

by Victoria Mejicanos April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

A deadly pattern: Violence against Black women raises alarm nationwide

A deadly pattern: Violence against Black women raises alarm nationwide

by D. Kevin McNeir April 28, 2026

A call to action to help fight kidney failure in at-risk communities: American Kidney Fund urges people to be APOL1 Aware

Health

A call to action to help fight kidney failure in at-risk communities: American Kidney Fund urges people to be APOL1 Aware

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against 47th president in writings to family

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against 47th president in writings to family

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Board of Trustees selects Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as president of Jackson State University

Board of Trustees selects Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as president of Jackson State University

April 26, 2026

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Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces property tax payment plans enrollment is now open

Baltimore Government

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces property tax payment plans enrollment is now open

by Baltimore City Office of the Mayor April 29, 2026

Opinion: Baltimore and Maryland are investing billions in transit—so why aren’t residents building wealth along the way?

OPINION

Opinion: Baltimore and Maryland are investing billions in transit—so why aren’t residents building wealth along the way?

by Michael Eugene Johnson April 26, 2026

SNF Parkway Theatre selects Wordsmith for its inaugural residency program

SNF Parkway Theatre selects Wordsmith for its inaugural residency program

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

‘Hats, gloves and brilliance’: Black community shines at the AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea

‘Hats, gloves and brilliance’: Black community shines at the AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea

April 26, 2026April 27, 2026

Churchill Downs Inc. buys Preakness intellectual property for $85 million

Churchill Downs Inc. buys Preakness intellectual property for $85 million

April 25, 2026

Washington

Securing statehood dominates 2026 Emancipation Day conversation in D.C.

District of Columbia Government

Securing statehood dominates 2026 Emancipation Day conversation in D.C.

by D. Kevin McNeir April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Major D.C. mayoral and congressional delegate debates set for May 2 at George Washington University

Washington D.C. News

Major D.C. mayoral and congressional delegate debates set for May 2 at George Washington University

by Press Release April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

DC voters fill the seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’

District of Columbia Government

DC voters fill the seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard appointed interim president and CEO of Greater Washington Urban League

Washington D.C. News

Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard appointed interim president and CEO of Greater Washington Urban League

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Reverend Nontombi Tutu speaks at Asbury UMC’s annual Women’s Day Service

Religion

Reverend Nontombi Tutu speaks at Asbury UMC’s annual Women’s Day Service

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Prince George’s

Laurel prepares for 151st Preakness Stakes and influx of visitors

Prince George's County News

Laurel prepares for 151st Preakness Stakes and influx of visitors

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer April 29, 2026

Low turnout, high impact: Why local elections matter more than many think

Low turnout, high impact: Why local elections matter more than many think

by Victoria Mejicanos April 23, 2026

First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch

First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles

Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Comptroller Brooke Lierman announces upcoming departure of Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown

Maryland Government

Comptroller Brooke Lierman announces upcoming departure of Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

National News

Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

by Associated Press April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

From sharecropper to scholar: Andrew Billingsley at 100

From sharecropper to scholar: Andrew Billingsley at 100

by Special to the AFRO April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

Lawmakers move to oust Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for alleged ethics violations

U.S. Government

Lawmakers move to oust Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for alleged ethics violations

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

April 19, 2026

Police say former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed wife, then turned gun on himself

Police say former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed wife, then turned gun on himself

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

International News

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Religion

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

by Associated Press April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case

POLITICS

Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case

by Ashlee Banks April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices

April 13, 2026

Calls for investigation after Haitian asylum seeker dies days after ICE release

Calls for investigation after Haitian asylum seeker dies days after ICE release

April 8, 2026

U.S. president pulls back on threats against Iran with 2-week ceasefire agreement

U.S. president pulls back on threats against Iran with 2-week ceasefire agreement

April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Sports

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

by Associated Press April 5, 2026

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever

by Associated Press April 2, 2026

109-year-old veteran and Orioles fan throws ceremonial first pitch in season opener

109-year-old veteran and Orioles fan throws ceremonial first pitch in season opener

by David Ginsburg March 28, 2026April 26, 2026

Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

by Jamannie Morgan March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Opinion

The emotional economy of social media

The emotional economy of social media

by Special to the AFRO April 29, 2026

We must rekindle our relationship with Earth

We must rekindle our relationship with Earth

by Rev. Heber Brown III April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Opinion: Tiger Woods didn’t just disappear–we just stopped looking at his pain

Opinion: Tiger Woods didn’t just disappear–we just stopped looking at his pain

by Special to the AFRO April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Cannabis, justice and religion: My journey to leading a dispensary

Cannabis, justice and religion: My journey to leading a dispensary

by Rev. Heber Brown III April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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