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

Baltimore elder speaks on attack at anti-violence rally 

by Andrew Hall July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Baltimore News

Byrd’s Eye View Studio opens in Downtown Baltimore through BOOST program

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer July 30, 2026

Baltimore News

Baltimore Ravens’ community outreach efforts continue with $1 million investment to end gun violence

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Baltimore News

Six injured, one critically, in Southwest Baltimore shooting

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Baltimore News

BPD investigates potential hate crime after Sacred White Knights note found in Fells Point

July 21, 2026

Washington

Washington D.C. News

Parents of Kendrick Johnson call for justice in nation’s capital

by D. Kevin McNeir July 30, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Mayor Bowser presents key to the city to media mogul Cathy Hughes

by Morgan Carpenter, AFRO Intern July 22, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Free summer eye exams and prescription glasses available for children and teens

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Washington D.C. News

Southeast D.C. youth perform a ‘Blacks in Wax’ encore at the National Archives

July 17, 2026

Washington D.C. News

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

July 10, 2026

Prince George’s

Prince George's County News

Prince George’s County Council passes two-year moratorium on data center development

by AFRO Intern Team July 18, 2026July 20, 2026

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

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

National News

National News

Secret Service faces felony charges related to fraternity hazing 

by Associated Press July 27, 2026

National News

Independent autopsy: Nolan Wells cause of death ‘undetermined’ 

by Ariyana Griffin July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

National News

Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death

July 22, 2026

Health

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

July 16, 2026

National News

Inside the Obama Presidential Center’s opening week

July 15, 2026

International News

INTERNATIONAL

Lesotho’s Afriski becomes a top destination for southern African skiers

by Associated Press July 26, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes

by Associated Press July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

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

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

The scars of war among survivors in Sudan

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

Sports

Stephen Curry to have a dedicated exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player

by Associated Press July 27, 2026

Beyond the pitch: How politics and culture shaped the 2026 World Cup

by Black Press USA Staff Report July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

by Associated Press July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

D.C. sports fans asked to help mark Washington’s biggest sports moments

by Special to the AFRO July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

Opinion

The leadership lessons behind 50 years of business success

by Special to the AFRO July 27, 2026

How do you feel now about how you voted in 2024?

by Special to the AFRO July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

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

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