By Chrisleen Herard Special to the AFRO The D.C. Superior Court issued an arrest warrant on Oct. 5 for a man who was allegedly holding a woman captive and forcing her to engage in sexual acts with individuals for money. That man, later identified as 27-year-old Donjoeve Preston, was arrested and taken into custody on
By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO The Community Concert Choir of Baltimore, under the direction of Dr. Marco K. Merrick, lifted their voices together for a cause at the 2023 Scholarship Concert last month. The event took place at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore and was hosted by The Carter School of Music
In the realm of theater, there are those rare individuals who not only excel in their craft but also harness the power of the stage to drive social change. Obie Award winner Stevie Walker-Webb, the newly appointed artistic director of Baltimore’s Center Stage, is one such luminary. In a candid and intimate conversation, we explored
A grand celebration: The Karson Institute debuts new physical space at Loyola University On the evening of Oct. 9 a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation filled a much needed space at Loyola University in Baltimore. The occasion? The grand opening of the new permanent home for the Karson Institute for Race, Peace and Social
Photo: Paolo Cordoni via 123RF Financial wellness refers to having a healthy and balanced relationship with money. In general, it is where an individual’s financial situation aligns with their values, goals, and overall well-being. However, it’s important to note that financial wellness is a personal and relative concept that varies from person to person based on
By Reuben Greene Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Rams Head Live came alive on Oct. 15 as the venue played host to a remarkable concert event – the kickoff of the “90 Day Run Tour,” led by Baltimore’s own YG Teck. Fans pack out Baltimore’s Rams Head Live on Oct. 15 for the start of
By Chrisleen Herard Special to the AFRO Technology has built a digital bridge that connects its users to their needs, ranging from education and work to news, health and entertainment. Nonetheless, as Baltimore officials and organizations continue to work toward closing the city’s digital divide, not all residents have been able to cross over to
By Sophia Tareen Associated Press An Illinois landlord accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Muslim boy and seriously wounding his mother was charged with a hate crime after police and relatives said he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. In recent days
By Chrisleen Herard Special to the AFRO Baltimore authorities were called to a distressing scene on the night of Oct. 13 following a fatal stabbing that left one man dead and another injured in the city’s Mount Clare neighborhood. That night, officers arrived at the intersection of Ramsay Street and South Gilmor Street shortly after
By Chrisleen Herard Special to the AFRO The D.C. Superior Court issued an arrest warrant on Oct. 5 for a man who was allegedly holding a woman captive and forcing her to engage in sexual acts with individuals for money. That man, later identified as 27-year-old Donjoeve Preston, was arrested and taken into custody on