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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

Friends and family are mourning the deaths of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina. Police say Justin Fairfax killed his wife before turning the weapon on himself.

by Associated Press April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Judge orders individuals associated with Patriot Front to pay punitive damages in civil rights case for destroying mural of Arthur Ashe in Richmond

Judge orders individuals associated with Patriot Front to pay punitive damages in civil rights case for destroying mural of Arthur Ashe in Richmond

April 16, 2026

Mrs. Annie Jewel Foutz dies at 89

Obituaries – Baltimore

Mrs. Annie Jewel Foutz dies at 89

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

NCBW 100 Baltimore Chapter hosts third annual Pearls with a Purpose event

Baltimore Events

NCBW 100 Baltimore Chapter hosts third annual Pearls with a Purpose event

April 15, 2026

Love the Avenue Day’ – community revitalization in action

Baltimore Community

Love the Avenue Day’ – community revitalization in action

April 15, 2026

Trick Daddy performance halted at AKA Regional Conference

Music

Trick Daddy performance halted at AKA Regional Conference

April 15, 2026

Back from the brink: ‘Afropop’ season 18 to premiere in June

Back from the brink: ‘Afropop’ season 18 to premiere in June

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Dr. Carla Hayden and Dr. Kimberly Moffitt appointed to Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission

Dr. Carla Hayden and Dr. Kimberly Moffitt appointed to Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Afro Briefs

Branson Oduor, 27-year-old missing Baltimore man, found dead

Branson Oduor, 27-year-old missing Baltimore man, found dead

by Victoria Mejicanos April 14, 2026April 14, 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

Levi Henry Jr., founder of the Westside Gazette, dies — a legacy rooted in truth, community, and unshakable purpose

Levi Henry Jr., founder of the Westside Gazette, dies — a legacy rooted in truth, community, and unshakable purpose

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Revolve Fund to provide $20,000 to support food access efforts in Alabama Black Belt

Revolve Fund to provide $20,000 to support food access efforts in Alabama Black Belt

April 13, 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

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Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles

Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

New Visit Baltimore CEO, Kireem Swinton pledges to reframe Charm City’s story

BUSINESS

New Visit Baltimore CEO, Kireem Swinton pledges to reframe Charm City’s story

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer April 12, 2026April 14, 2026

Funeral home founder Al Wylie celebrates his 80th birthday with street renaming ceremony

Funeral home founder Al Wylie celebrates his 80th birthday with street renaming ceremony

April 12, 2026

Mayor Scott outlines $5 billion budget at virtual town hall

Baltimore Government

Mayor Scott outlines $5 billion budget at virtual town hall

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Devin Allen takes the helm for SCOUT, Baltimore’s affordable art fair

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Devin Allen takes the helm for SCOUT, Baltimore’s affordable art fair

April 8, 2026

Washington

The Apollo Theater and The Howard Theatre co-present ‘Best of The Apollo’ in Washington, D.C., with special performance by legendary hip-hop duo Clipse

Washington D.C. News

The Apollo Theater and The Howard Theatre co-present ‘Best of The Apollo’ in Washington, D.C., with special performance by legendary hip-hop duo Clipse

by BlackPR.com April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

Religion

Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

by Tavon N. Thomasson April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Ruby red slippers, a mean old lion, and Black folk adorned in emerald green can only mean one thing – ‘The Wiz’ is coming back to DC

Ruby red slippers, a mean old lion, and Black folk adorned in emerald green can only mean one thing – ‘The Wiz’ is coming back to DC

March 29, 2026April 1, 2026

Youth lead conversation at 2026 D.C. Teen Summit

Washington D.C. News

Youth lead conversation at 2026 D.C. Teen Summit

March 29, 2026April 1, 2026

Uncertainty looms for small businesses as RFK stadium project advances

Washington D.C. News

Uncertainty looms for small businesses as RFK stadium project advances

March 26, 2026

Prince George’s

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

by Special Press Release April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

HER Gala: Women of Impact Awards highlight women of Prince George’s County

Prince George's County News

HER Gala: Women of Impact Awards highlight women of Prince George’s County

by Dr. Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor April 2, 2026

Maryland Delegates advance bill on historic Cheltenham youth facility

Prince George's County News

Maryland Delegates advance bill on historic Cheltenham youth facility

April 2, 2026

Braveboy unveils FY2027 budget for Prince George’s County

Prince George's County News

Braveboy unveils FY2027 budget for Prince George’s County

March 26, 2026

Caucuses push priority legislation in Maryland

Maryland Government

Caucuses push priority legislation in Maryland

March 25, 2026

National News

Many US Catholics are dismayed by No. 47’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

Religion

Many US Catholics are dismayed by No. 47’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

by Associated Press April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Family sues US over 8-year-old’s death in custody after crossing the border

Family sues US over 8-year-old’s death in custody after crossing the border

by Associated Press April 11, 2026

Hip-hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Hip-hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

April 10, 2026April 10, 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

Black Voters Matter raises alarms over threats to voting rights ahead of 2026 midterms

Black Voters Matter raises alarms over threats to voting rights ahead of 2026 midterms

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

International News

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

by Associated Press April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Wow!’ Eye surgery marathon restores sight for some South Africans

Wow!’ Eye surgery marathon restores sight for some South Africans

by Associated Press April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare

Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare

March 30, 2026

UN calls for reparations to remedy the ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans

UN calls for reparations to remedy the ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

March 15, 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, 2026March 28, 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

Don’t like how our community is being portrayed? Turn it off. Cancel it. Stop giving it power.

Don’t like how our community is being portrayed? Turn it off. Cancel it. Stop giving it power.

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO Publisher April 11, 2026

‘A whole civilization will die tonight’?: Dangerous words, 93 million lives, and a Congress that must act

‘A whole civilization will die tonight’?: Dangerous words, 93 million lives, and a Congress that must act

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO Publisher April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Commentary: Turning the page toward a healthier and more engaged DC

Commentary: Turning the page toward a healthier and more engaged DC

by Special to the AFRO April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

When a scent becomes a sentence: The high price of low-level marijuana arrests

When a scent becomes a sentence: The high price of low-level marijuana arrests

by Special to the AFRO April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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