Gloria Nelson is dedicated to preserving Turner Station’s legacy while advocating for its future. Once a thriving Black community, the neighborhood faces challenges, but Nelson leads efforts to ...

Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities, and this week she spotlights Carrollton Ridge, a historically Black neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore that is calling ...

Amid ongoing tensions within the NAACP, the Baltimore City branch of the NAACP released a statement criticizing the national board’s handling of its administrative oversight and the internal ...

A Change.org petition is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Forever Stamp in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Various principals and program directors spoke with the AFRO about not only how to best prepare your child for kindergarten through reading and development of soft skills, but also some of the ...

The AFRO Table Join us every Wednesday as we share stories that feed the soul and recipes that bring people together. Let's savor every bite of culture, history, and flavor—together. Pull up a seat.

Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, clinching victory in the Brickyard 400 after a tense finish that included a ...

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has launched a second Innocence Project clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, joining the existing clinic at the University ...

New efforts are being made to improve public safety and reduce juvenile recidivism. Learn about the initiatives in Washington, D.C.

Floyd Taliaferro IV is the CEO of All Walks of Life (AWL), a Maryland-based organization focused on improving urban communities through culturally responsive mental health care. This week, he shares ...

Baltimore's YouthWorks program offers paid summer jobs, skills, and mentorship to local youth aged 14-21, with expanded career development opportunities.

Discover the powerful role that families play in supporting young activists' journeys in areas like animal rights, gun violence prevention, and equal representation.