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Crystal R. Emery, director, author and advocate dies at 65
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (289+ words) By Cheryl Duncan & Company Crystal R. Emery, an award-winning producer, director, author and nationally recognized STEM and disability advocate whose work championed equity and inclusion across film, theater, publishing and education, died May 5. She was 65. Emery passed away at Yale New…...
Michael Eric Dyson inspires Bowie State graduates as university marks record commencement
19+ hour, 27+ min ago (602+ words) Bowie State University graduates, their families, friends and BSU faculty and staff packed the school's A. C. Jordan Arena on a rainy May 22 to celebrate 887 graduates: the largest graduating class in the school's 161-year history, according to university President Aminta Breaux. The…...
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary to replace Dwight Evans in Congress
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (390+ words) By Chicago Tribune Staff State Rep. Chris Rabb, a five-term representative of Mount Airy's 200th House District, survived a hotly contested primary election on May 19 to capture the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District and positioning himself to replace outgoing U. S. Rep....
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
1+ day, 22+ min ago (1045+ words) The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation's oldest civil rights group says are restricting Black voting rights....
Disappearance of Baltimore man with schizophrenia and epilepsy underscores challenges in missing persons cases
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (561+ words) Each May serves as a time to recognize Missing and Unidentified Persons Month. This week, AFRO News presents the second of several articles focusing on the cases of Black missing persons in the D. C. , Maryland and Virginia area and beyond. It's…...
United Baptist Missionary Convention marks 100 years of faith, fellowship and community service
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (431+ words) The United Baptist Missionary Convention (UBMC) of the State of Maryland celebrated its 100th anniversary May 22, at the Sheraton, Baltimore North in Towson. Today, the convention includes 130 member churches and several auxiliaries serving women, men, youth, educators and young adults. While…...
For such a time as this: Black church gardens are evolving
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (247+ words) By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III As a preacher, there are moments in my sermons when I ask people to give an enthused "Amen!" I have had my share of Sunday mornings when my parishioners needed a cue to get…...
Artscape 2026 stages to spotlight women
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (231+ words) Artscape 2026 will spotlight women performers, DJs and hosts across multiple stages during the nation's largest free outdoor arts festival in downtown Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Headlined by The Roots, Stephanie Mills and Kindred the Family Soul, the festival will…...
Reparations Sunday" brings a hot debate into Black churches
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (333+ words) A growing number of Black churches across the United States are observing "Reparations Sunday," reframing reparations as a biblical and moral obligation rooted in justice, restoration and truth-telling. Inspired by the legacy of civil rights activist James Forman, faith leaders…...
Imani Bilal and `The Beauty of Enough
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (366+ words) Groundbreaking artist continues to transcend barriers with her latest exhibit in Brooklyn By Sean Yoes Special to the AFRO "Overwork, overgiving " self betrayal and not keeping enough to yourself, for yourself," is how Imani Bilal describes a recurring theme in…...