THE AFRO — In a time of division and racial tension in the United States, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brought unity and healing through art.
THE AFRO — The day after the election and also first day of Black History Month, an extremely racist image surfaced from Northam’s yearbook page.
THE AFRO — Some of the most nationally recognized Marylanders happen to be Black, were slaves and made a huge impact on American history.
THE AFRO — The project stars Shanola Hampton (of Showtime’s “Shameless”), who also served as an executive producer on the film.
THE AFRO — Golden Brooks spent much of her California childhood acting out plays with her neighborhood friends.
THE AFRO — Even though Haitians shed blood for American independence, the United States in its foreign policy has always held a deep-seated hostility towards Haiti,
THE AFRO — There would be no Black Girl Magic without the Black Mommas who birthed them.
THE AFRO — In a rare move, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser vetoed the D.C. Council’s decision to decriminalize metro fare evasion.
THE AFRO — January marks the 15th annual National Stalking Awareness Month.
THE AFRO — Black genius is all around us. It is inescapable. We see it in our neighborhoods. We see it in our schools. We see...
THE AFRO — D.C. Public Libraries have a week full of events and resources for every ages in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther...
THE AFRO — Mayor Catherine Pugh’s pick Ft. Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald formally withdrew his name from consideration to be the city’s next top cop.
THE AFRO — Residents from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) are adversely being affected by the partial government shutdown.
THE AFRO — Maryland lawmakers are taking action to manage prescription drug prices and gouging, by working to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in the...
THE AFRO — Author Lamont Carey’s latest book, The Transition: From One Hellhole to Another, continues his searing narrative about the perils of mass incarceration, which...
THE AFRO — The process of confirming a new police chief in Baltimore used to be routine.
THE AFRO — After teaching Pilates for 12 years and not seeing many Black women in that community, she decided to be the change she wanted...
THE AFRO — As schools are closely approaching the beginning of winter break, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other District officials surprised District of Columbia Public Schools...
THE AFRO — With the boom of residents, “Chocolate City” is seeing a decrease in its Black majority.
THE AFRO — Cordelia Cranshaw was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA on Dec. 8, yet her road to queen was not easy.
THE AFRO — When Virginia’s current State Director John Knapp retires at the end of the year, Keren Charles Dongo, a Black woman who served as...
THE AFRO — While Prince George’s County is celebrating the historicity of Angela Alsobrooks taking the helm as the first woman to serve as County Executive,...
THE AFRO — Advocates for Youth, a national non-profit focusing on young people’s sexual reproductive health and rights, is providing fun-filled entertainment packed with a lesson...
THE AFRO — The opening of the romantic drama Stay, ripples with the energy of Tokyo street life.
THE AFRO — On Nov. 27, District of Columbia leaders broke ground on the Residences at St. Elizabeths East, providing high-quality affordable housing units to the...
