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By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lionel Messi scored in the 27th minute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on March 7 in front of 72,026 at the home of the Baltimore Ravens. With interest in Messi obviously high, the game was held in downtown Baltimore instead […]
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A recent Abell Foundation report finds Baltimore’s juvenile crime data is fragmented, making it hard for the public to track trends. Experts say a more cohesive, accessible system is needed for clarity and accountability.
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MCB Real Estate’s $900-million transformation of Harborplace is set to begin this fall, promising a reimagined waterfront with retail, dining, cultural spaces and green areas. The project aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore, boosting local businesses and restoring the Inner Harbor as a central gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
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The Birmingham Times Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin for a community conversation on Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at the historic Carver Theatre. The event, organized by Blueprint Alabama, will cover a range of topics including economic opportunity, infrastructure, neighborhood priorities, and the current political climate. […]

By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors.  In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions.  “We have […]
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By Natasha C. Pratt-Harris I absolutely love my Baltimore. My Baltimore is gritty. We fight each other sometimes and it can be tragic but we for sure don’t let others fight us without us fighting back. I love that our Baltimore recognizes that the intra-personal fights have got to stop and found a way to […]
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B2K and Bow Wow have reunited for the Boys 4 Life Tour after years of public feuds and separation, saying maturity, forgiveness and accountability helped rebuild their relationships. The tour celebrates early-2000s nostalgia while the artists prepare to release new music together.
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Maryland risks falling behind in the digital economy if it does not provide clear policy guidance for blockchain technologies, such as staking and stablecoins, to balance consumer protection with responsible participation.
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Maryland Boys and Girls State offers a weeklong, hands-on civics experience where students build and run mock governments. The volunteer-led programs aim to develop leadership, confidence and civic engagement in rising high school seniors.
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The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services was awarded a $200,000 grant to begin searching for the remains of hundreds of boys buried in the woods near the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, with the goal of restoring dignity to the boys and providing healing to their families.
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After more than a decade researching her ancestry, Shanna Ward published a book about her forefather John T. Ward, a formerly enslaved man who became an Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist and founder of one of the nation’s oldest Black-owned businesses. Her work highlights the power of genealogy to reclaim lost histories and honor the resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
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A 56-year-old Haitian man, Emmanuel Damas, died at a hospital after being held for months at an immigration detention center in Arizona, where his brother says a tooth infection went untreated. His death is among several reported this year in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising concerns about detainee medical care.
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Records of more than 100 emergency calls and interviews reveal serious medical, mental health and safety concerns at Camp East Montana, the nation’s largest ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Detainees report overcrowding, inadequate food and medical care, and repeated suicide attempts, while federal officials dispute claims of poor conditions.
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Washington, D.C.’s shadow representative, U.S. Rep. Oye Owolewa, called the U.S. Department of Transportation’s plan to ban traffic cameras a federal overreach. He said it threatens safety and undermines D.C.’s local authority.
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By Sophia Tareen and Matt Brown | Associated Press CHICAGO — From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader. The public tribute — with […]

Thousands gathered at Chicago’s House of Hope on March 6 to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who died Feb. 17 at age 84. Former presidents, national leaders and activists paid tribute to his lifelong fight for justice, voting rights and equality, urging a new generation to carry forward his message to “keep hope alive.”
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By Adam Pope | UAB News UAB Hospital, the flagship hospital of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, is now the fifth-largest hospital in the nation, up three spots from 2025, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. UAB Hospital has 1,400 hospital beds. “When UAB’s capacity expands in any area of our mission, so does […]

Rev. Robert Turner, the pastor who has walked from Baltimore to the White House for 40 months, has concluded his monthly treks to bring attention to the need for federal reparations. Turner recently spoke with the AFRO about his next steps.
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A Cleveland father says one of two young girls found buried in shallow graves earlier this week is his missing daughter, 8-year-old Mila Chatman, whom he had been trying to locate for five years. Police say a 28-year-old woman has been detained as a person of interest as investigators work to determine how the children died.
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By Travis Loller | Assocaited Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died. Bernard LaFayette, III, said his father died Thursday morning of a heart attack. He […]

The family of Samuel “Big Sam” Brown spoke out after body camera footage was released from the Baltimore County police encounter that preceded his death. Their attorney argues the video shows an officer escalating the situation.
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The 47th president has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid mounting criticism over her leadership, including her handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown, disaster response, and department spending. Noem, a former South Dakota governor and close ally of the president, faced bipartisan scrutiny in Congress and public backlash following controversial immigration enforcement actions, including the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis.
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The New England Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs when the new NFL league year begins next week, according to a person familiar with the decision. Diggs led the team with more than 1,000 receiving yards in his lone season with New England but faces legal allegations and a sizable contract that the team will avoid by releasing him.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Dorothy Lipscomb moved into her renovated one-bedroom unit at Cooper Green Homes late last month and the first word that came to mind was “peace.” “I absolutely love my new home. It feels so good — brand new, smelling fresh, and looking good,” Lipscomb said. “It’s the perfect […]

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories. When she has a brief break between broadcasts, […]

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories. Carla Wade, an evening news anchor at WVTM […]

The Birmingham Times The City of Birmingham will host a free screening and panel discussion of the Academy Award–nominated documentary The Alabama Solution on Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Carver Theatre in downtown Birmingham. The Alabama Solution examines conditions inside Alabama’s prison system and has sparked important conversations about criminal justice and reform. The film, […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a major new international study published in the British Journal of Cancer is reshaping the conversation around plant-based eating and cancer risk. With colorectal cancer cases rising among […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When doctors review routine bloodwork, one number often carries more weight than patients realize: potassium. This essential electrolyte plays a critical role in keeping the heart beating properly, muscles contracting smoothly, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Herbs do more than elevate your favorite dishes — many contain natural compounds that support overall wellness. While no herb is a cure-all, nutrition experts agree that keeping a few versatile […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The anti-aging skincare industry is booming in 2026, but experts say the real glow-up isn’t about expensive hype — it’s about proven ingredients that actually work. Dermatologists continue to spotlight a […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS North Alabama baseball fans are in for a rare in-state matchup as Jacksonville State and Alabama A&M face off March 18 at Toyota Field. The non-conference contest is scheduled for 6:05 […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama A&M women’s basketball has an opportunity to make history Saturday as the Bulldogs host in-state rival Alabama State with the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season title within reach. Riding a dominant 14-game […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Get ready, Huntsville — the dinosaurs are coming. Jurassic Quest, billed as the nation’s largest and most realistic dinosaur experience, will bring its Summer Tour to the Von Braun Center June […]