Afro-American Newspapers

The Baltimore Afro-American, often referred to as The Afro, is a weekly publication based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It serves as the main newspaper for the Afro-American chain and holds the distinction of being the oldest African-American family-owned newspaper in the country.

Local, African-American/Black

English

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#551664

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#162470

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#5506

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Thousands turns out for Artscape’s Memorial Day makeover

1 week ago | afro.com | Alexis Taylor

Artscape returned to Baltimore at a different time of year and in a new location over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend. Thousands packed the downtown Baltimore area to hear the likes of LeToya Luckett, Tweet, Fantasia, Robin Thicke and more on May 24 and 25. The dates for the country’s largest free arts festival worked in the City’s favor as planned. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M.
From tragedy to Trial: Keith Ellison reflects on the fight for accountability

2 weeks ago | afro.com | D. Kevin McNeir

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROGeorge Floyd woke up on May 25, 2020 with no inkling it would be the last day of his life. Though thousands were dying nationwide on a daily basis in the COVID-19 pandemic, the 46-year-old African-American’s life was taken – not from a virus– but a different type of threat: an interaction with violent, careless members of the Minneapolis Police Department.
Ben Crump, ‘Black America’s Attorney General,’ speaks on George Floyd and the continued fight against injustice

2 weeks ago | afro.com | D. Kevin McNeir

By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFROFew attorneys are as closely tied to America’s civil rights struggles as Benjamin Crump. Known for representing families in high-profile wrongful death cases, Crump has become a leading legal voice in the fight against police brutality and racial injustice. His clients have included the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, and others whose deaths sparked national and global protests.
Acclaimed playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney tackles issue of gay marriage amid recent attacks on LGBTQ rights

2 weeks ago | afro.com | D. Kevin McNeir

By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFROIn a contemporary slant on Shakespeare’s wedding plays, Academy Award winner and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, the screenwriter of “Moonlight,” recently debuted the world premiere of a personal reflection on same-sex marriage and gay rights, which have come under fire with the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
The Schomburg Center turns 100

2 weeks ago | afro.com | Michael Adams

Its storied holdings include Coptic crosses, manuscripts from Malcolm X, papers of Langston Hughes and sculpture by Augusta Savage. On the evening of the first Wednesday in May, Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Malcolm X Boulevard at West 135th Street) gave a party to celebrate these holdings and more on its 100th anniversary. The event included a reception, buffet supper and concert, and a grand time was enjoyed by all.
100 years on, Malcolm X remembered as an icon, not outcast

2 weeks ago | afro.com | D. Kevin McNeir

By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFROHad he lived, Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old on May 19, 1925. One century later, the religious leader and advocate for Black nationalism continues to spark conversation and action.
Locals celebrate D.C. Natives Day 2025 with live trivia showdown

2 weeks ago | afro.com | Alexis Taylor

On May 19, Eaton House came alive as native Washingtonians of all backgrounds came together to celebrate local heritage and hometown pride at “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” The interactive trivia event brought the spirit of Christina Sturdivant Sani’s beloved “Ask a D.C. Native” column to life, just ahead of the annual D.C. Natives Day observance on May 20.
Schools use AI for surveillance, raising civil rights concerns

2 weeks ago | afro.com | Stephanie Cornish

In the classic sci-fi movie “Minority Report,” Tom Cruise plays a cop whose “Precrime” unit uses surveillance and behavior patterns to arrest murderers before they kill. Set in the future, the movie raised tough questions about privacy, due process and how predicting criminal behavior can destroy innocent lives. But what once seemed like an action fantasy is now creeping into American classrooms.
Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby

2 weeks ago | afro.com | Stephanie Cornish

BALTIMORE (AP) — Journalism jostled with horses down the stretch, shrugged off the contact, burst through the lane and came from behind to win the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 17. The odds-on favorite was bumped by Goal Oriented near the quarter pole, and it looked like another second-place finish was coming two weeks after being the runner-up to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby.
Postpartum tips for moms: Balancing mental and physical wellness | AFRO American Newspapers

3 weeks ago | afro.com | Tashi McQueen

The AFRO recently spoke with experts and mothers who emphasized the critical need for culturally informed, compassionate postpartum care to support Black moms. With higher maternal mortality rates among Black women and frequent dismissal of their health concerns, experts stress the importance of preparing early, building a strong support network, and advocating for personalized care.