National Action Network announces 2025 Inauguration Day rally
Nov 25, 2024 · Civil rights activist and faith leader Rev. Al Sharpton, known for founding the National Action Network, invites members of the Black community and their allies to protest on Inauguration Day 2025 ...
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — January 03, 2025
Jan 2, 2025 · The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy.
Yvette Clarke elected as new Congressional Black Caucus chair
Dec 7, 2024 · In a statement obtained by the AFRO, Clarke thanked CBC members for electing her to serve as chair. “I will ensure that our Caucus’ goals are accomplished by focusing on voting rights ...
Baltimore rings in New Year with Inner Harbor fireworks
5 days ago · Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts celebrates the New Year with fireworks and a concert. Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his wife, Hana, join the festivities.
Dance Like There's Black People Watching: A night of laughter at …
Nov 30, 2024 · Experience laughter and joy at Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 'Dance Like There's Black People Watching,' a satirical comedy that explores the lives of African Americans.
EPA tightens air pollution restrictions: Impact on Black …
Dec 10, 2024 · With freeways and power plants often located nearby, studies have found that Black and Brown communities suffer a disproportionate amount of nitrogen dioxide exposure, resulting in NO2-related ...
Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men–Trump never did
Oct 26, 2024 · Explore Kamala Harris's agenda for Black men in the 2024 presidential election. Learn about her plans for business loans, jobs, education, health, and more.
Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott address historic progress …
4 days ago · By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) (left) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) pose for a photo outside of Baltimore City Hall on Jan. 7.
Black Girls Code: Committed to increasing representation in tech …
5 days ago · The organization’s work is essential due to the low numbers of Black women partaking in fields related to technology. A research report conducted by Accenture showed that “27 percent of ...
Jan. 6: Not all insurrections are equal | AFRO American Newspapers
6 days ago · Exploring the history of insurrections and rebellions by enslaved people in America, and how the events of Jan. 6, 2021, fit into this context.