AFRO American Newspapers

Obama Presidential Center announces grand opening celebrations: June 18-21

Obama Presidential Center announces grand opening celebrations: June 18-21

The Obama Presidential Center will hold its grand opening celebration June 18–21, featuring a dedication ceremony, public museum opening and community events highlighting the legacy of Barack Obama and the center’s mission to inspire civic engagement and social change.

by Special Press Release March 16, 2026

IEPs made simple: How parents can advocate for their children

Commentary

IEPs made simple: How parents can advocate for their children

March 16, 2026

‘Ghost’ Medicaid doctors leave patients in the waiting room

‘Ghost’ Medicaid doctors leave patients in the waiting room

March 16, 2026

Najee Seabrooks: Still teaching young people how to live three years later!

Najee Seabrooks: Still teaching young people how to live three years later!

March 16, 2026

Reflecting on history, power and the future of the U.S. democracy

Commentary

Reflecting on history, power and the future of the U.S. democracy

March 16, 2026

Menopause and the power of becoming: advocates, doctors push for more inclusive conversations

Health

Menopause and the power of becoming: advocates, doctors push for more inclusive conversations

March 16, 2026

Subscribers will not only receive some of our best journalism but they will also support the future of the AFRO.

Subscribe Today

Not ready to subscribe yet? Please consider making a one-time donation!

So far we have raised £14,034 towards our £133,000 target! That‘s 11% of the total!
So far we have raised £10,000 towards our £133,000 target! That‘s 8% of the total!

thermometer

Rev. Jamal Bryant’s announcement ending Target boycott met with fierce criticism

BUSINESS

Rev. Jamal Bryant’s announcement ending Target boycott met with fierce criticism

March 16, 2026

Cast, crew of ‘Sinners’ win big at 2026 Academy Awards

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Cast, crew of ‘Sinners’ win big at 2026 Academy Awards

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Wells Fargo modernizes 130 D.C.-area branches through District-by-District Branch Transformation program

BUSINESS

Wells Fargo modernizes 130 D.C.-area branches through District-by-District Branch Transformation program

March 15, 2026

Word in Black

Afro Briefs

Demystifying the end: Hospice care impact on the Black community

Demystifying the end: Hospice care impact on the Black community

by Laura Onyeneho March 15, 2026

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

by Associated Press March 15, 2026

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

Health

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

March 11, 2026

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Aging while Black: Seniors say listening is the first step to care

Baltimore Community

Aging while Black: Seniors say listening is the first step to care

March 9, 2026

Poll

Get Your
AFRO SWAG

Baltimore

United Way of Central Maryland, Wellpoint Maryland celebrate Read Across America Month with Baltimore scholars

United Way of Central Maryland, Wellpoint Maryland celebrate Read Across America Month with Baltimore scholars

by Jamannie Morgan March 15, 2026

Measuring progress: Johns Hopkins, Black Baltimore and this moment

Opinion

Measuring progress: Johns Hopkins, Black Baltimore and this moment

by Special to the AFRO March 11, 2026

Baltimore to host National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

Baltimore to host National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

March 11, 2026

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

March 11, 2026

Army (Ret.) Col. Edna W. Cummings uplifts Six Triple Eight women in new memoir

Army (Ret.) Col. Edna W. Cummings uplifts Six Triple Eight women in new memoir

March 11, 2026

Washington

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

National Sports

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

by Noah Trister March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

U.S. Rep. Owolewa condemns federal overreach on D.C. traffic cameras

Washington D.C. News

U.S. Rep. Owolewa condemns federal overreach on D.C. traffic cameras

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’

A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’

March 2, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in state in South Carolina after Capitol Hill dispute

Washington D.C. News

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in state in South Carolina after Capitol Hill dispute

March 1, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Ward 3 residents call for more affordable housing, raise alarm over upzoning plans

February 26, 2026

Prince George’s

Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility

Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility

by J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants

Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants

by Ashlee Banks March 4, 2026March 11, 2026

Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection

Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Executive Alliance names 64 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland

BUSINESS

Executive Alliance names 64 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland

March 2, 2026

First Lady Moore launches campaign to advance literacy among Maryland students

First Lady Moore launches campaign to advance literacy among Maryland students

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

National News

Financial records raise conflict questions for president’s top leaders

Financial records raise conflict questions for president’s top leaders

by Stacy M. Brown March 15, 2026

Nearly 1 in 3 missing children in the US are Black, driving Pennsylvania and other states to propose ‘Ebony Alerts’ to ensure equal protection and public safety

Nearly 1 in 3 missing children in the US are Black, driving Pennsylvania and other states to propose ‘Ebony Alerts’ to ensure equal protection and public safety

by Itay Ravid March 15, 2026

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

March 14, 2026

Jamal Bryant ends Target fast: ‘We got 3 of 4’

Jamal Bryant ends Target fast: ‘We got 3 of 4’

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2

ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

International News

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria’s military, killing officers and carting away weapons

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria’s military, killing officers and carting away weapons

by Associated Press March 10, 2026

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

by Brian Witte March 1, 2026

Video evidence undercuts ICE accounts in multiple recent shootings

Video evidence undercuts ICE accounts in multiple recent shootings

February 16, 2026

Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees

Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees

February 14, 2026

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

February 8, 2026

Sports

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

by Special Press Release March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Patriots plans to release 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs next week, AP source says

Patriots plans to release 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs next week, AP source says

by Rob Maaddi March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women

CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer March 3, 2026March 6, 2026

Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship

Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship

by Mekhi Abbott March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: For Black women, the Oscars are about more than Best Picture

Opinion: For Black women, the Oscars are about more than Best Picture

by Word in Black March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

The silent crisis in our community — why amyloidosis awareness matters now

The silent crisis in our community — why amyloidosis awareness matters now

by Special to the AFRO March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Commentary: As the Old Guard of civil rights finish their march, ours must continue

Commentary: As the Old Guard of civil rights finish their march, ours must continue

by Special to the AFRO March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.

Word in Black

#WORDINBLACK