Despite Sean Combs’ long status as a controversial public figure, the Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” has struck a nerve across Black America, dominating conversations about power, violence, and abuse in hip-hop. The series is prompting broader soul-searching about the culture that enabled Combs’ rise and the limits of accountability in the music industry.
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Faith, housing and hope: How planning builds stronger Black communities
By Dr. Teresa M. Jeter Every October, we celebrate National Community Planning Month, a recognition established by the American Planning Association (APA) to highlight the vital role urban and regional planners play in shaping our communities. While often behind the scenes, planners help communities navigate change, protect culture and build resilience. For African American neighborhoods, […]
Posted inFood
Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program defunded at the expense of low-income families
By Sandra SmithCapital News Service As of Oct. 1, Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” SNAP-Ed provides SNAP participants, low-income individuals who receive food assistance benefits and low-income families with nutrition education classes and partners with programs such as food pantries and farmers’ markets. […]
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me too. International launches Disruptors Council to address sexual violence crisis with Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, Ayanna Pressley and more
‘me too.’ International has launched the Disruptors Council, a coalition of high-profile advocates, including actresses Viola Davis and Gabrielle Union, TV host Padma Lakshmi, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, to advance systemic solutions to sexual violence. As the movement nears its 10th anniversary, the council aims to shift global conversations from awareness to prevention and structural change.
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Opportunity interrupted: The crisis of Job Corps suspension and the need for community-rooted support
By Kanika Cousine In underserved communities across America, opportunity is not just a path to success but a lifeline. For countless at-risk youth, access to vocational training, stable housing and mentorship can mean the difference between building a future and falling through the cracks. Many young people enter programs like Job Corps because they already […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Six Flags to close Maryland park at end of 2025 season
Six Flags theme park is closing in Prince George’s County at the end of the 2025 season. The news hits hard at a time when many county residents are being laid off from federal employment and the Washington Commanders football team just announced a move to Washington, D.C.
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Commentary: Legally Written: The message behind rebuilding Alcatraz
By Kisha Brown, Esq. There’s a reason prisons are built long before they’re filled. The decision to reopen Alcatraz, floated recently by President Donald Trump and amplified on social media, isn’t just another campaign soundbite—it’s a dog whistle. It’s a chilling signal to Black communities across America that the same old playbook of fear, incarceration […]
Posted inTV and Film
Movie Review: Michael B. Jordan has double duty in Ryan Coogler’s pulsating, vein-bursting ‘Sinners’
In “Sinners,” Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack, whose plan to open a juke joint in 1930s Mississippi takes a wild turn when singing vampires crash the party, blending historical drama with supernatural horror. Directed by Ryan Coogler in his first original film, this bold, genre-bending tale showcases Jordan’s dual performance and Coogler’s visionary storytelling, earning critical acclaim for its ambition and emotional power.
Posted inOPINION
Every day must be Earth Day
Dear editor at the Baltimore AFRO American, Our Creator calls us to love others and care for them by caring for the Creation on which we all depend to live, move and have our being. We all have failed to do this in the past and the Creation now cries out in wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, […]
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Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on April 17, weeks after Abrego was deported by the 47th president’s administration despite a court order blocking his removal. The case has sparked partisan conflict in the U.S., with Democrats demanding his return and due process, while Republicans back his detention amid unproven gang allegations.
Posted inSports
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary two-time heavyweight boxing champion and successful businessman, has passed away at 76. Best known for his loss to Muhammad Ali in the iconic “Rumble in the Jungle” and his inspiring comeback at 45 to reclaim the title, Foreman left a lasting legacy both in and out of the ring.
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Baltimore City Recreation and Parks announces Spring Break Camp offerings
By Special to the AFRO While schools are closed for spring break, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (Rec and Parks) will host Spring Break Camps for youth ages 5 to 17 from April 14 to 21 (excluding April 18). The camps will include a week of games, crafts, sports and outdoor adventures citywide. Registration is […]