American Newspaper hosted its fifth annual Black Business Matters Expo on Aug. 14 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland ...

Learn why making a will is crucial during Make a Will Month. Protect your family, wishes, and legacy with this powerful legal document.

In Washington, D.C., sixth-degree bando black belt Lon Walls created Bando Combat Aerobics, blending Burmese martial arts with funk, hip-hop and R and B to boost fitness and self-defense skills. Aimed ...

The Sierra Club fired Executive Director Ben Jealous on Aug. 11, citing conduct issues, but Jealous and supporters argue he was brought in to fix a major deficit and strengthen the organization. Civil ...

Wayne Campbell, an educator and social commentator, warns that women and girls in Africa’s Sahel face escalating violence, poverty, and oppression fueled by conflict, climate change and political ...

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md. tests positive for Covid-19, cancels events. She has been a vocal critic of Health Secretary Robert Kennedy.

B This week, the AFRO would like to take the opportunity to highlight the interns who worked hard in the AFRO Editorial Department this summer. These young people are the future of not only the Black ...

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Jared O. Bell is a former U.S. diplomat and scholar of human rights and transitional justice, dedicated to advancing global equity and systemic reform. In this article he warns that the U.S. is ...

By Lynn “Elle” Selby When Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest collection honoring Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Black American tradition of summering in Oak Bluffs, it wasn’t just about ...

By Lynn “Elle” Selby When Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest collection honoring Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Black American tradition of summering in Oak Bluffs, it wasn’t just about ...

A West Baltimore post office has been renamed in honor of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, celebrating his enduring legacy of service, advocacy and commitment to his community.