Chronic absenteeism rates in K-12 schools are decreasing nationwide, with potential for further reduction through early interventions and support services.
Learn why vaccines do not cause autism, as explained by a parent and advocate. Understand the correlation-causation fallacy ...
University of Baltimore celebrates 100th anniversary with alumni, students, and community members. Highlight on legacy, ...
Learn about the challenges faced by Black student parents in higher education and how the CCAMPIS program can provide support for child care costs.
AFRO News hosted their third annual “Salute to Our Veterans” event on Nov. 13, honoring Black veterans for their service to the nation and their communities.
Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against fintech company MoneyLion, alleging the app traps residents in high-cost, short-term loans known as “Instacash.” City officials say the company’s misleading ...
Grassroots groups in Baltimore are tackling food inequities through urban farming, education and youth empowerment. The Food Project and Black Yield Institute are creating community-led solutions to ...
The African American Civil War Memorial Museum (AACWM) held its annual Reading of the Names on Nov. 11, honoring more than 200,000 United States Colored Troops. While the event marked a major moment ...
Alicia McKenzie, a mother of five from McLean, Va., has written a children’s book, “These ABCs Belong to Me!,” to help kids reclaim negative labels and turn them into positive traits. Drawing from her ...
The dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency — the nation’s only federal agency dedicated to supporting ...
Suicide remains a serious public health issue, with 2 percent of young adults and 20 percent of high schoolers reporting suicidal thoughts or attempts. In Baltimore, leaders are working to expand ...
A federal bankruptcy judge said he will approve Purdue Pharma’s revised $7 billion opioid settlement, a deal that would require the Sackler family to give up ownership of the company and contribute ...