Baltimore’s 2026 summer youth engagement plan expands job opportunities, late-night recreation and safe spaces as officials respond to concerns over viral “teen takeover” gatherings and efforts to ...

Dystany Spurlock is set to make history as the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s three national series when she ...

The Justice Department has accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school, alleging Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted at higher rates than White ...

The Black Press earned top honors at the annual MDDC Press Association awards ceremony, with the AFRO, The Washington Informer and Baltimore Beat collectively capturing dozens of awards recognizing ...

Tupac Shakur Way was unveiled in Baltimore on May 8, honoring the late rapper's legacy and his time spent in the city, and a Tupac Shakur bobblehead was released by the Baltimore Orioles.

Black consumers often face higher costs for everyday financial services, from banking fees to insurance premiums. Experts say ...

The D.C. Council approved a modified juvenile curfew bill aimed at addressing social media-driven “teen takeovers.” The measure expands enforcement tools, while supporters cite safety concerns and ...

Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, Inc. and the Maryland Historical Trust will honor Faye Allen Belt with the 2026 Maryland ...

Bishop Harry L. Seawright, 70, now leads the AME’s Second Episcopal District, drawing on a lifetime of ministry shaped by his ...

The HBCU News Store has opened in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station, offering apparel, books, and memorabilia celebrating ...

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Discover the rising cost of childcare in Washington, D.C., and how it affects families, especially Black and Brown ...