Afro Briefs

Travel

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Black travelers and workers mourning loss of affordable skies

by Tavon N. Thomasson May 6, 2026

National News

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

by Special to the AFRO May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Word In Black

Chicago ‘Fibroid Slayer’ makes history with biggest case of his career

May 4, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

May 3, 2026

Afro Briefs

A new reality: Retirement while supporting young adult children or parents

May 3, 2026

Baltimore

Baltimore News

Bridges Baltimore: How the Early Career Encounter initiative delivers hands-on training to local college students

by Zeasia Long July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Baltimore News

West Baltimore law office of Juanita Jackson Mitchell reopened

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer July 15, 2026

Baltimore Community

HED: Maryland Public Defender briefing highlights new laws on housing, child support and jury service 

July 15, 2026

Baltimore News

The Black Leadership Circle supports exchange of resources and opportunities with June 23 event

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Baltimore News

Alicia Brown arrested on warrants related to disappearance of daughter, Ailea Brown

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Washington

Washington D.C. News

Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee to leave role as chancellor of DC Public Schools 

by AFRO Staff July 10, 2026

Washington D.C. News

‘D.C. Wants Your Story’ campaign launches

by Morgan Carpenter, AFRO Intern July 2, 2026

Washington D.C. News

D.C. group brings Black women from the Civil War era to life 

July 1, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Caesar Rodney statue at Freedom Plaza sparks controversy over legacy of slavery

July 1, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Documentary Film Festival returns to D.C. with lineup of untold Black stories

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Prince George’s

Prince George's County News

Free grocery market opens in Prince George’s County

by AFRO Staff June 26, 2026June 30, 2026

HBCU

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

by Dr. Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor May 6, 2026

Baltimore News

Not all missing children cases look the same–and each one brings unique challenges

May 5, 2026May 28, 2026

Money

What they wish they knew about money: Older adults pass on financial advice

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Obituaries – Washington D.C.

An announcement of the passing of the Rev. Dr. Marie Murphy Phillips Braxton

May 3, 2026May 14, 2026

National News

Health

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, health officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

by Associated Press July 16, 2026

National News

Inside the Obama Presidential Center’s opening week

by Victoria Mejicanos July 15, 2026

National News

Witness videos show aftermath of Kadir Skinner shooting

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

National News

Family hires Ben Crump after Nolan Wells found dead off Mississippi island 

July 8, 2026

National News

Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026

International News

INTERNATIONAL

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

by Associated Press July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

The scars of war among survivors in Sudan

by Associated Press June 27, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing congratulated for its historic vision to confront the Vatican on enslavement and reparations

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates as treatment centers come under attack

May 24, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Death toll rises to 87 in Congo’s Ebola outbreak as health workers intensify screening efforts

May 17, 2026

Sports

Driving the Narrative golf event to benefit Root Branch Arts and Outreach Institute

by Special to the AFRO July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

World Cup controversy as FIFA lifts Balogun’s red card suspension

by Associated Press July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Williams sisters to play opening doubles match at Wimbledon on July 4

by Associated Press July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

by Associated Press July 1, 2026

Opinion

The basis of freedom: Reclaiming land as an act of liberation

by Rev. Heber Brown III July 12, 2026

Why should African Americans celebrate America 250?

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO Publisher June 27, 2026

Data centers are a threat to our community

by Dayvon Love June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

In Baltimore, talent is everywhere – opportunity is not

by Special to the AFRO June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

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