As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Mississippi is highlighting its full history—including slavery, racial violence and the Civil Rights Movement—through exhibits at the Two Mississippi Museums ...

The legacies of brave Black and Indigenous men of the American Revolution are coming to the forefront as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.

Explore diverse perspectives on Black freedom from the AFRO's street interviews. Discover what true freedom means to different individuals.

Explore the ongoing struggle against injustice in America. A thought-provoking opinion on the impact of unfair laws and the ...

On July 1, in response to dangerously high temperatures and heat index values expected to exceed 110 degrees, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, in coordination with the Baltimore City Office of ...

Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, passes away at 90. She was a devoted wife, mother, and follower of Islam.

The Supreme Court upholds President Trump's power to fire agency heads, except for the Federal Reserve. Fed governor Cook ...

By Andrew Hall AFRO Intern ahall@afro.com Men’s Health Awareness is recognized each year during the month of June. According ...

The fourth annual DC/DOX Film Festival brought dozens of documentaries to Washington, D.C., highlighting untold Black stories ...

The District's Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting weekly outdoor movie nights at Yards Park, providing free entertainment and activities for residents of all ages to enjoy throughout the ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Black community continues to navigate a landscape where legal progress is frequently challenged by evolving systemic barriers. Recent developments ...

Janesse Lewis George wins Washington, D.C. Democratic mayoral primary, emphasizing affordability and coalition-building in ...