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Southern states push for redistricting after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts

Politics

Southern states push for redistricting after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts

Redistricting efforts in South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana aim to redraw majority-Black congressional districts, impacting minority voters and Republican lawmakers.

by Associated Press May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Representation at risk: The fragile progress of Black political power

OPINION

Representation at risk: The fragile progress of Black political power

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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

Travel

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

May 6, 2026

D.C. Council extends federal transparency laws

District of Columbia Government

D.C. Council extends federal transparency laws

May 6, 2026

D.C. schools bring voter registration to students ahead of elections

Washington D.C. News

D.C. schools bring voter registration to students ahead of elections

May 6, 2026

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

HBCU

HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation

May 6, 2026

Coppin State hosts economic inclusion conference, highlights West Baltimore revitalization efforts

Coppin State hosts economic inclusion conference, highlights West Baltimore revitalization efforts

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

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Afro Briefs

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

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

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

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

by Word in Black May 4, 2026

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

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

May 3, 2026

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

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

May 3, 2026

Small debts, big consequences: The financial burden many overlook

Money

Small debts, big consequences: The financial burden many overlook

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

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Baltimore

Morgan State hosts inaugural caregivers conference focused on wellness and support

Morgan State hosts inaugural caregivers conference focused on wellness and support

by Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Tax payment plan to prevent property loss debuts in Baltimore

Tax payment plan to prevent property loss debuts in Baltimore

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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

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

May 5, 2026

Money

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

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Baltimore County to take over Randallstown, Dundalk swim centers as Y exits

Baltimore County to take over Randallstown, Dundalk swim centers as Y exits

May 5, 2026

Washington

Thousands celebrate culture with ‘Around the World Embassy Tour’

Thousands celebrate culture with ‘Around the World Embassy Tour’

by Patricia McDougall May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after lengthy renovation

DMV News

Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after lengthy renovation

by D. Kevin McNeir May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

District to freeze Child Care Subsidy Program for new enrollees on May 12

Washington D.C. News

District to freeze Child Care Subsidy Program for new enrollees on May 12

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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

Obituaries – Washington D.C.

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

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

D.C. budget hearings advance amid budget cut concerns

Washington D.C. News

D.C. budget hearings advance amid budget cut concerns

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Prince George’s

Prince George’s County opens second reentry hub in Laurel

Prince George's County News

Prince George’s County opens second reentry hub in Laurel

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer April 29, 2026

Laurel prepares for 151st Preakness Stakes and influx of visitors

Prince George's County News

Laurel prepares for 151st Preakness Stakes and influx of visitors

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer April 29, 2026

Low turnout, high impact: Why local elections matter more than many think

Low turnout, high impact: Why local elections matter more than many think

April 23, 2026

First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch

First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles

Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

National News

Black leaders demand corporate accountability for $175 billion in tariff refunds

Black leaders demand corporate accountability for $175 billion in tariff refunds

by Ashlee Banks May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

A deadly pattern: Violence against Black women raises alarm nationwide

A deadly pattern: Violence against Black women raises alarm nationwide

by D. Kevin McNeir April 28, 2026

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against 47th president in writings to family

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against 47th president in writings to family

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Board of Trustees selects Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as president of Jackson State University

Board of Trustees selects Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as president of Jackson State University

April 26, 2026

Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

International News

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Religion

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

by Associated Press April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case

POLITICS

Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case

by Ashlee Banks April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices

April 13, 2026

Calls for investigation after Haitian asylum seeker dies days after ICE release

Calls for investigation after Haitian asylum seeker dies days after ICE release

April 8, 2026

U.S. president pulls back on threats against Iran with 2-week ceasefire agreement

U.S. president pulls back on threats against Iran with 2-week ceasefire agreement

April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Sports

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

by Associated Press April 5, 2026

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever

by Associated Press April 2, 2026

109-year-old veteran and Orioles fan throws ceremonial first pitch in season opener

109-year-old veteran and Orioles fan throws ceremonial first pitch in season opener

by David Ginsburg March 28, 2026April 26, 2026

Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

by Jamannie Morgan March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Opinion

The blood that bought the ballot

The blood that bought the ballot

by Special to the AFRO May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

They cancelled the election

They cancelled the election

by Special to the AFRO May 4, 2026May 5, 2026

Gen X’s grind vs. Gen Z’s boundaries: Who’s right?

Gen X’s grind vs. Gen Z’s boundaries: Who’s right?

by Word in Black May 3, 2026

The emotional economy of social media

The emotional economy of social media

by Special to the AFRO April 29, 2026

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