Tag: Baltimore
Firing the best and the brightest
By casting aside trailblazers like Lisa Cook and Carla Hayden, those in power send a dangerous message: no Black woman’s achievement is safe.
By Frances...
Maryland Dems condemn racist ‘ghetto governor’ remark from Freedom Caucus leader
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com
The Maryland Democratic Party condemned a derogatory comment made by Ali Rak, Maryland state director for the State Freedom Caucus...
Moore and Scott push back against 47th president’s criticism, tout historic crime decreases
By AFRO Staff
Gov. Wes Moore has responded to recent personal insults from the Oval Office by reaffirming his commitment to public safety and inviting...
Meet the Baltimore business turning ‘mess’ into a success
By Kendra BryantAFRO Intern
In 2015, Baltimore was full of turmoil. After the April 19, 2015 death of Freddie Gray, many felt angry, while others...
Baltimore shipping channel reopened after explosion on cargo ship near site of 2024 bridge collapse
By Lea SkeneThe Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators on Aug. 19 were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden...
Charm City is farm city: How Baltimore’s urban farms might be the best weapon against rising food costs
By Beverly Norman-CooperSpecial to the AFRO
The cost of everything is going up, and Americans in small towns, big cities and everywhere in between are...
Abell Foundation names Fagan Harris as new president and CEO
Fagan Harris will leave the Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore, where he has served as chief of staff, to step into his new...
Baltimore sees progress on gun violence
Andrea StevensAFRO Staff Writerastevens@afro.com
Baltimore is often associated with high rates of violence, but after years of record-high shootings and homicides, the city is seeing...
Three key tips for newspapers to thrive for the next 100 years
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com
As the AFRO prepares to celebrate 133 years in operation, its leaders reflect on what it takes for Black-owned newspapers...
Opinion: Baltimore’s roads were built on Black suffering; now it’s time to build something different
By Steven K. Ragsdale
Baltimore does not easily forget the past, but far too often, it is forced to move on too quickly past its...