By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.comBlack artists are feeling uncertain about the future of Baltimore’s art scene following the city’s decision to end its relationship with the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA). The organization is responsible for organizing major festivals and initiatives such as Artscape, the country’s largest free arts festival. They also
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By Dayvon LoveLeaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) has a revolutionary pan-African nationalist perspective that prioritizes Black sovereignty and self determination. We operate primarily in the political and policy advocacy arena with a theory of change that requires tremendous courage, rigorous intellectual work, base-building among Black people and high integrity. These are the things that we
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.comThe Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) recently received a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Family Services to expand anti-human trafficking efforts. The funding will enhance GBMC’s existing programming focused on identifying, supporting and rehabilitating victims of human trafficking.One of GBMC’s dedicated team members who work directly in
By Ethan AshleyEducation has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender and American history. Ethan Ashley
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) has concerns about the city’s plan to terminate its contract with the quasi-government agency within 90 days. The organization released a statement on Oct. 18, relaying the risk a rushed transition poses to the future of the organization and local arts community. BOPA is responsible for
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.comThe 2024 Baltimore Running Festival returned on Oct.19 with over 12,000 participants taking to the streets of Charm City for the annual race. The event featured a variety of races, including a marathon, a half-marathon, a 10K and 5K, along with the challenging “BaltiMORON-a-Thon,” where participants ran both the 5K and
Community members like DonnaAnn Ward are calling for more to be done in the way youth crime is addressed in Baltimore. (Photo credit: Unsplash / Aaron Burden) By DonnaAnn WardCommunity OrganizerOn Sept. 29, I sat down and wrote a petition. Along with hundreds of other Marylanders, I watched– in stomach churning horror– the video of
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRORev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant was celebrated in a ceremony of life fit truly for a queen, as she was often called during the two-hour homegoing service on Oct. 5. The service included a host of family, friends, politicians and onlookers who came to pay their respect to the highly-regarded
By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFROPrince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) faced off against former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in their first and only debate. The two front runners are aiming to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who has said he will not seek a seat in Congress in Jan. 2025.P.G. County