Music has the unparalleled ability to take us on a journey through time and emotions, and few bands have mastered this art as brilliantly as Journey. With a catalog filled with timeless classics and anthems that have transcended generations, it’s no wonder that Journey’s songs have become the soundtrack of countless life journeys. In this
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Artscape, one of the largest free outdoor arts festivals, returned to Baltimore. Artscape took place Sept. 22 through Sept. 24 at the 1300 to 1800 blocks of Charles Street and Mount Royal Avenue. Despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The look that passes between them tells of the readiness for this lifetime partnership.Nitra and Addi Carter at the altar to make their promise to each other the rest of their lives. The table perfectly adorned with flowers and gold, highlights the joy shared between the Carters. The wedding party stands next to the Carters
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO A teenage boy walked out of Dunbar High School’s doors for the last time on the afternoon of Sept. 26 only to be gunned down just moments after classes ended for the day. “Around 4:10 p.m. today, school administration was alerted that a shooting occurred near the corner
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By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge’s plan to hold hearings next week to draw up congressional boundary lines giving Louisiana a second majority-Black district was blocked Thursday by a divided appeals court panel. Supporters of establishing a second such district had hoped a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding a
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO The creative direction of Jonathon Heyward, 31, the first Black and youngest music director in the history of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), was on display Sept.23. On day two of the three day celebration, held from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24., Marylanders were able to experience firsthand
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced the arrest of murder suspect Jason Billingsley, 32, on Sept. 28. “Billingsley was taken into custody in Bowie, Md. at approximately 11 p.m. last night,” said Worley, at a press
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In back-to-back confirmation hearings on Sept. 21, the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee approved Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Acting Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. “I have dedicated my life to serving Baltimore City Police Departments,” said Worley during the hearing. “I’m committed to working every
By Dayvon Love One of the central elements of the condition of Black youth in the U.S. is that they are being socialized in a society full of dehumanizing systems. Pop culture, public education, politics and a host of other societal messages bombard Black youth with the idea that they are worthless. If we are