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In Baltimore, talent is everywhere – opportunity is not

Commentary

In Baltimore, talent is everywhere – opportunity is not

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not enough, and that we must focus on removing barriers to opportunity in order to unlock the potential of Baltimore’s workforce.

by Special to the AFRO June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Capital Pride Parade draws thousands to D.C. streets

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Documentary Film Festival returns to D.C. with lineup of untold Black stories

Documentary Film Festival returns to D.C. with lineup of untold Black stories

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Lawsuit against Baltimore mayor emerges amid national DEI scrutiny

Baltimore Government

Lawsuit against Baltimore mayor emerges amid national DEI scrutiny

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Thousands celebrate Black excellence at AFRAM Festival’s 50th anniversary

Baltimore Events

Thousands celebrate Black excellence at AFRAM Festival’s 50th anniversary

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

How one news error shook Baltimore’s faith community

How one news error shook Baltimore’s faith community

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

COMMENTARY

Black community reflects on fathers and the advice that shaped them

Baltimore Community

Black community reflects on fathers and the advice that shaped them

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026

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Afro Briefs

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Black travelers and workers mourning loss of affordable skies

Travel

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Black travelers and workers mourning loss of affordable skies

by Tavon N. Thomasson May 6, 2026

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

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

Chicago ‘Fibroid Slayer’ makes history with biggest case of his career

Chicago ‘Fibroid Slayer’ makes history with biggest case of his career

May 4, 2026

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

May 3, 2026

A new reality: Retirement while supporting young adult children or parents

A new reality: Retirement while supporting young adult children or parents

May 3, 2026

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Baltimore

AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration brings community, culture and commerce together on Day Two

Baltimore Events

AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration brings community, culture and commerce together on Day Two

by Andrew Hall June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary kicks off in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park

Baltimore Events

AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary kicks off in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park

by DaQuan Lawrence June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

Black leaders in Baltimore share AFRAM memories as festival turns 50

Black leaders in Baltimore share AFRAM memories as festival turns 50

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Chief engineer charged in deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse investigation

Chief engineer charged in deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse investigation

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

ICE arrest outside Baltimore elementary school draws rebukes from state and local officials

ICE arrest outside Baltimore elementary school draws rebukes from state and local officials

June 13, 2026

Washington

District of Columbia votes turn out for midterm primaries

Washington D.C. News

District of Columbia votes turn out for midterm primaries

by DaQuan Lawrence June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

How ownership helped a Black-owned U Street businesses survive gentrification

BUSINESS

How ownership helped a Black-owned U Street businesses survive gentrification

by Victoria Mejicanos May 31, 2026

Downtown D.C. shows mixed recovery as jobs, housing lag behind gains in culture

BUSINESS

Downtown D.C. shows mixed recovery as jobs, housing lag behind gains in culture

May 27, 2026

Theaters and thespians from the D.C. region honored at the 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards

Theaters and thespians from the D.C. region honored at the 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

D.C.’s faith community voice concerns during WIN candidate forum

Washington D.C. News

D.C.’s faith community voice concerns during WIN candidate forum

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Prince George’s

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

HBCU

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

by Dr. Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor May 6, 2026

Not all missing children cases look the same–and each one brings unique challenges

Not all missing children cases look the same–and each one brings unique challenges

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer May 5, 2026May 28, 2026

Money

What they wish they knew about money: Older adults pass on financial advice

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

An announcement of the passing of the Rev. Dr. Marie Murphy Phillips Braxton

Obituaries – Washington D.C.

An announcement of the passing of the Rev. Dr. Marie Murphy Phillips Braxton

May 3, 2026May 14, 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

National News

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

Politics

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

by Sophia Tareen June 18, 2026

Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death

Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death

by Kendra Bryant June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for stabbing rival track athlete

Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for stabbing rival track athlete

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Haitian woman’s hypothermia death after release from ICE custody ruled a homicide

Haitian woman’s hypothermia death after release from ICE custody ruled a homicide

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Automatic draft registration raises questions among young Americans

Automatic draft registration raises questions among young Americans

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

International News

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing congratulated for its historic vision to confront the Vatican on enslavement and reparations

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing congratulated for its historic vision to confront the Vatican on enslavement and reparations

by Special to the AFRO June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates as treatment centers come under attack

Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates as treatment centers come under attack

by Associated Press May 24, 2026

Death toll rises to 87 in Congo’s Ebola outbreak as health workers intensify screening efforts

Death toll rises to 87 in Congo’s Ebola outbreak as health workers intensify screening efforts

May 17, 2026

How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda

Politics

How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

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

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Sports

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

by Associated Press June 20, 2026

What Andrew Young reminded me about Baltimore

What Andrew Young reminded me about Baltimore

by Mark A. Thomas May 28, 2026

Maryland celebrates 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

Maryland celebrates 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Dystany Spurlock set to become the 1st Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s national series

Dystany Spurlock set to become the 1st Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s national series

by Associated Press May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Opinion

Juneteenth, justice and America’s double standard

Juneteenth, justice and America’s double standard

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO Publisher June 19, 2026

In Baltimore, accountability for thee but not for me

In Baltimore, accountability for thee but not for me

by Special to the AFRO June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

US delegates witness Cuba’s struggles under blockade and sanctions

US delegates witness Cuba’s struggles under blockade and sanctions

by Special to the AFRO June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The price of an enduring father

The price of an enduring father

by Special to the AFRO June 15, 2026

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