AFRO American Newspapers • June 28 2026

Roca Baltimore partners with Ravens to empower young men and reduce violence

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

M&T Bank Stadium’s The Trust club hosted Roca Baltimore’s “Night of Elegance” on June 26 to celebrate 20 young men for their growth and commitment to the program.

AFRO American Newspapers • June 25 2026

AFRO Exclusive: Terri Freeman, president of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, speaks on upcoming retirement

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Terri Freeman, president and executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, will retire in December after leading the institution for six years.

AFRO American Newspapers • June 25 2026

Julian Jones wins primary race for Baltimore County executive

Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Democratic candidate Julian Jones joined supporters at a watch party in Towson on June 23 after winning the primary race for Baltimore County executive.

AFRO American Newspapers • June 15 2026

Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

On June 15, family and friends of Jelani Day will remember his life – the aspiring doctor would have turned 30 this year – even as they continue to shine light on his death.

AFRO American Newspapers • June 13 2026

Afro Charities hosts ‘Dreams in Bloom’ fundraiser

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Afro Charities hosted their “Dreams in Bloom” fundraiser at Cece’s Roland Park on June 6, with proceeds going towards the work of curating and protecting the AFRO Archives.

Baltimore Magazine • June 13 2026

Captain Chimere Murrill’s Luxury Charter Business is Breaking Barriers

By Kendra Bryant / Baltimore Magazine Intern

As a queer, Black, female captain, Murrill understands her visibility is almost as important as the entertainment she provides her guests.

AFRO American Newspapers • June 1 2026

Baltimore County NAACP delivers civil rights address

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The NAACP Baltimore County branch hosted the “State of Civil Rights Address,” delivered by President Roland Patterson Jr. at St. Stephen AME Church in Essex on May 30.

AFRO American Newspapers • May 31 2026

The Ebony Canal tour stops at Morgan State University

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Wellpoint and Nadia Care recently hosted a screening of “The Ebony Canal: A Story of Black Infant Health” at Morgan State University.

AFRO American Newspapers • May 4 2026

Coppin State University Ball hosts ‘powerful’ night of Black excellence

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Coppin State University (CSU) hosted its annual ball, “An Ode to Black Excellence,” on May 2 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, celebrating 126 years of nurturing potential and transforming lives.

AFRO American Newspapers • May 1 2026

Morgan State’s Delta Sigma Theta chapter marks 100 years of sisterhood and service

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Morgan State University’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chapter hosted a “Centennial Celebration” on April 25 in the campus’ Student Center ballroom.

AFRO American Newspapers • April 22 2026

First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore and the Foundation for the Preservation of Government House of Maryland hosted the third annual “A Woman’s Work” Women’s Economic Empowerment Brunch on April 18 at the Government House.

AFRO American Newspapers • April 16 2026

NCBW 100 Baltimore Chapter hosts third annual Pearls with a Purpose event

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW 100) hosted its third annual Pearls with a Purpose Deluxe Bull Roast Day Party on April 12 at Martin’s West.

AFRO American Newspapers • April 12 2026

Funeral home founder Al Wylie celebrates his 80th birthday with street renaming ceremony

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Community members gathered to celebrate funeral home founder Albert P. Wylie’s 80th birthday with a street renaming ceremony on April 10 at Wylie Funeral Home in West Baltimore.

AFRO American Newspapers • April 11 2026

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosts GospelFest in honor of Richard Smallwood

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosted its 2026 “GospelFest” event in tribute to gospel legend Richard Smallwood on April 9 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

AFRO American Newspapers • March 25 2026

Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosts town hall on preventing juvenile crime

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosted a community town hall on March 18 at Digital Harbor High School to discuss solutions to juvenile crime and the impact of local smoke shops in Baltimore.

February 27 2026

Notable moments of Black history at Towson University

By Kendra Bryant/ Deputy Arts and Life Editor

This February marks 100 years of Black History Month in the United States. In 2025, 33% of Towson University’s student body were African American.

AFRO American Newspapers • February 27 2026

Associated Black Charities hosts “Community Convos” session and film screening in honor of Cherry Hill

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The Associated Black Charities (ABC) and Youth Resiliency Institute hosted another installment of the “Community Convos” series with a film screening of “Termite” at MedStar Harbor Hospital Baum Auditorium in Cherry Hill on Feb. 19.

AFRO American Newspapers • February 27 2026

Ashland Community Development Corporation debuts Baltimore Black Excellence Awards

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The Ashland Community Development Corporation (ACDC) hosted its inaugural Black Excellence Awards honoring Baltimore community leaders at The Forum Caterers on Feb. 22. The nonprofit has spent several years working to improve housing, education and wellness across the city.

Baltimore Magazine • February 17 2026

Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Baltimore Area

For families around the world, Lunar New Year is a time of gathering and celebration, rooted in old traditions and new beginnings.

AFRO American Newspapers • February 13 2026

Enoch Pratt Library hosts annual Booklovers’ Breakfast in honor of Black History Month

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Enoch Pratt Library held its annual 38th Black History Month Booklover’s Breakfast on Feb.7, featuring author and NAACP Image Award finalist Angela Flournoy.

Baltimore Magazine • February 2 2026

Plan Your Valentine’s Day Dinner Date at These Special Spots Around Baltimore

Though it may be frigid outside, restaurants all around Baltimore are heating up in anticipation of one of the biggest dining-out holidays of the year.

AFRO American Newspapers • January 13 2026

Baltimore transportation employee Gregory Turnipseed honored for a life of service and style

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Loved ones and colleagues gathered Dec. 16 at Morgan State University’s Murphy Fine Arts Auditorium to honor the life and legacy of Gregory Kenneth Turnipseed.

AFRO American Newspapers • January 13 2026

Morgan State University celebrates student excellence at the annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

The Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the Morgan State University Alumni Association hosted its 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast on Jan. 10.

AFRO American Newspapers • December 31 2025

Family and friends gather for celebration of journalist James L. Wright Jr.’s life and legacy

By Kendra Bryant / Special to the AFRO

Loved ones and colleagues honored the life and legacy of journalist James L. Wright Jr on Dec. 19 at the Hemingway Memorial AME Church in District Heights, Md. Wright Jr. served as a staff writer for the Washington Informer at the time of his death.