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PG Council adopts $5.8B budget, prioritizing health and re-entry programs
The Prince George's County Council has adopted a $5.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on core services, education,…
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A look at the legacy of gospel: From hymns to hip-hop
Gospel music, a powerful thread in Black culture, continues to shape Black identity and inspire generations. As Black Music Month…
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Gov. Moore announces first Road to Careers funding recipients to promote high-skill workforce development
Gov. Wes Moore has announced the first $4 million in Road to Careers grants, aimed at training nearly 1,200 Marylanders…
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Celebrating Black music month: From Billie to Gabby, Go-Go to Gospel
Black Music Month is a celebration of the Baltimore-Washington corridor's rich musical tapestry, from jazz legends Billie Holiday and Duke…
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This school banned cellphones six years ago. Teachers — and many kids — couldn’t be happier.
San Mateo High School banned cellphones in 2019 using magnetically locked Yondr pouches, aiming to curb distractions, cyberbullying, and mental…
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Chronically absent: Why Black kids are still missing from classrooms
Chronic absenteeism in public schools has surged post-pandemic, with nearly 40% of Black students missing 10% or more of the…
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Free Independence Day Lyft rides offered throughout Greater Washington to prevent drunk driving
To reduce drunk driving during one of the deadliest holidays for traffic fatalities, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will…
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Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
A jury has reached a verdict on four of five charges in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy"…
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GOP Bill Is a Win for Some—But a Crisis for Black People
Senate Republicans passed a spending bill that would provide tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting Medicaid, food assistance, and…
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Florida’s Raiford Prison bans AFRO edition from inmates; warden cites threat to security and rehabilitation initiatives
Florida’s Raiford Prison banned the AFRO’s special edition on George Floyd and racial justice, claiming it posed a security risk…
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NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk’s xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution
The NAACP and environmental advocates plan to sue xAI over pollution from its Memphis data center, citing concerns about air…
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Revitalizing Sandtown-Winchester: A call for community health investment and local control
By Rosine Beleho I care deeply about Sandtown-Winchester because I’ve walked its streets, talked with its residents, and seen both…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted of prostitution offense
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted of two prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, and could still…
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Progressives and the Black Vote
By Dayvon Love Zorhan Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic Party primary for mayor of New York City has led to…
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Youth-led protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality and poor governance
Youth-led protests erupted again across Kenya on June 25, driven by outrage over police brutality, economic hardship, and government corruption,…
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Six Triple Eight descendants express outrage at 47th president’s decision on military base names
Descendants of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female Black unit to serve in Europe during World War…
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What is artificial intelligence doing to our environment?
By McKenzie Green What?!?! I exclaim in amazement. ChatGPT isn’t an all knowing omnipotent being that can just reach into…
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Reconnecting Baltimore, rebuilding Haiti: Why H.R. 1114, Haitian American Enterprise Fund 2025 matters now
H.R. 1114, the Haitian American Enterprise Fund 2025, proposes a $5 billion investment to revitalize Haiti’s economy—an effort that would…
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Is pride in the way of progress?
Christopher Anderson, member of the Baltimore City Republican Central Committee and former congressional and Baltimore City Council candidate, argues that…
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House Democrats condemn Senate Republicans, vow to block bill slashing Medicaid, food assistance and more
House Democrats are fiercely opposing a sweeping GOP tax and spending bill that they say would gut Medicaid, enact the…
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Legally Written: A modern-day green book for justice
In honor of Juneteenth, Kisha A. Brown announces the launch of the first national Black Lawyer Directory aimed at empowering…
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Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans ‘the enemies of peace’
Beyoncé is facing backlash for wearing a T-shirt during her Juneteenth performance that referred to Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries…
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Afro e-Edition 07-04-2025
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A blueprint for protection: Learning from New York’s fight against deed theft
A disbarred attorney in New York, Sanford Solny, was found guilty of 13 counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen…
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Swanisha Hinton receives The Arc Baltimore’s Visionary Leadership Award
Swanisha Hinton is the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award recipient at The Arc Baltimore’s Catalyst for Change Awards Ceremony, recognizing her…
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