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The Best Reactions to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Pop Out’ Show

Screenshot of Kendrick Lamar performing at The Pop Out: Ken and Friends (Credit: Amazon Music, X).Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is the song of the year and the best diss track in Hip-hop history. Much to its target’s detriment—Drake—it’s been played...

Little Inez Gets Big Voice: Kaila Symone Crowder on Hairspray and Broadway Debut

It doesn’t take one being a musical connoisseur to remember being completely content with John Travolta’s role as Edna Turnblad, the mother of the bubbly and passionate Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical Hairspra...

Breaking News: Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93 By Stacy M. Brown

The news broke during a Mets and Rangers game in Arlington, evoking emotional tributes from the baseball community. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Willie Mays ended his career in 1973 by helping the New York Mets win th...

Ex-Trump Officials Confirm Talk of Executions, Potential Bloodbath if He Beats Biden in November

Two former senior aides have revealed that Trump discussed executing Americans, including his own staff, for disobedience. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Having already been convicted of 34 felony charges this year, fac...

In summer book club, diverse Baltimore churches discuss ‘The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone And How We Can Prosper Together.’

By Rev. Kevin Slayton Sr.Special to the AFROThere’s an old saying that says you can judge a society based on its treatment of its children and seniors. Annie E. Casey Foundation’s recent Kids Count Data Book, which shows a stark racial distinction fa...

Pookie Crack Cakes: The Family Business That Has Everyone Hooked

Dedra Simmons’ passion for baking birthed Pookie Crack Cakes, a Bronzeville bakery where cakes fly off the shelves (Credit, Nicole Joseph). There’s this saying that goes, “It’s so good it makes you want to slap your momma!”&am...

South Side Healthy Community Organization to Host Inaugural Health Fair

The South Side Healthy Community Organization is excited to announce its first-ever Community Empowerment Health Fair, a free event designed to bring vital health resources and wellness activities to the community. The fair will take place on Saturda...

Maryland leaders, officials celebrate new civil rights exhibition in Baltimore City Hall

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comCelebrating 40 years since Maryland’s divestment from apartheid-era South Africa, the “Marylanders Cry Freedom: Civil Rights At Home and Abroad” is an exhibition that opened inside of Baltim...

Tech leaders making headway on Baltimore’s digital inclusion strategy

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.comThe term “digital divide” rose to national prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools, businesses and workplaces went virtual, a spotlight was shone on the bleak reality of disparities in in...

Day two of NNPA 2024 National Convention brings conversation on plight of Black Americans

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.comBy Tierra Stone& AFRO Intern& tierrastone@afro.com& The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is hosting its annual four-day convention at the Four Seasons in Baltimore from...

Opal Lee’s Walk For Freedom brings large crowds to Dallas Fair Park

The walk, hosted by the Opal Lee, is 2.5 miles long, to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.

Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley receives honor at annual AFRO Juneteenth Breakfast

As Juneteenth arrived, the AFRO was honored to highlight the leaders who have made change in the community. From civil and human rights to change in the classroom, Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley, has made an indelible impact on people from all different wal...

NNPA 2024 National Convention opens in Baltimore

NNPA 2024 National Convention opens in BaltimoreBy Aria Brent& AFRO Staff Writer& abrent@afro.comDay one of the 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Annual National Convention featured board meetings, capped off by a welcome...

Quinn Minute – Class reunion

by Rix Quinn The old guy in the grocery line looked about two coughing spells away from the Promised Land. Gnarled and unshaven, he mumbled to himself while the clerk totaled his bill. He noticed me as he reached into his pocket for change and accide...

Leaders of Black community receive honors at AFRO Juneteenth breakfast

By AFRO Staff& The AFRO American Newspapers, now 131 years old, hosted the company’s 2024 Juneteenth breakfast on June 19 at the Center Club in downtown Baltimore.The event was a celebration of the Black Press and leaders in the Black community w...