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HER Gala: Women of Impact Awards highlight women of Prince George’s County

HER Gala: Women of Impact Awards highlight women of Prince George’s County

April 2, 2026

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October 27, 2025

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South Carolinians continue colleague’s push for maternal health

South Carolinians continue colleague’s push for maternal health

April 2, 2026

March Madness runs on Black athletes, but at what cost?

March Madness runs on Black athletes, but at what cost?

April 2, 2026

Ashburton Community Convos encourages dialogue and solutions

Ashburton Community Convos encourages dialogue and solutions

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Special committee seeks public input on changes to Baltimore City charter

Special committee seeks public input on changes to Baltimore City charter

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer April 2, 2026

Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

Religion

Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

by Tavon N. Thomasson April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

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

College

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

by Associated Press April 2, 2026

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Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season

Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season

Overcoming barriers to homeownership: Assistance programs for first-time buyers in Baltimore

Overcoming barriers to homeownership: Assistance programs for first-time buyers in Baltimore

Proactive steps to prevent financial scams targeting seniors

Proactive steps to prevent financial scams targeting seniors

#StopKillingUs

Attorney, family and friends of Samuel “Big Sam” Brown demand justice

Attorney, family and friends of Samuel “Big Sam” Brown demand justice

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey

What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey

October 26, 2025

After losing their children to police violence, these mothers are fighting for change

After losing their children to police violence, these mothers are fighting for change

September 25, 2025

AFRO EVENTS

AFRO News honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ Department of Public Works in Baltimore

AFRO News honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ Department of Public Works in Baltimore

Diversity on tap: How Maryland wine and beer makers are shifting the industry

Diversity on tap: How Maryland wine and beer makers are shifting the industry

AFRO D.C. High Tea set to celebrate sisterhood, style and HBCU legacies

AFRO D.C. High Tea set to celebrate sisterhood, style and HBCU legacies

#WORDINBLACK

Election 2024

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

White House trade war draws swift retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China

White House trade war draws swift retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China

March 4, 2025

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation unveils pre-election survey

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation unveils pre-election survey

March 2, 2025

Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

AFRO BRIEFS

NASA Astronaut Victor J. Glover makes history as first Black man to fly around the moon

NASA Astronaut Victor J. Glover makes history as first Black man to fly around the moon

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare

Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare

March 30, 2026

‘There is a cost to telling the truth.’ But Georgia Fort is undeterred

‘There is a cost to telling the truth.’ But Georgia Fort is undeterred

March 23, 2026

The Presidents’ RoundTable names Jennifer Wicks executive director

The Presidents’ RoundTable names Jennifer Wicks executive director

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

National News

47th president’s administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools

47th president’s administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools

March 30, 2026April 1, 2026

Minnesota staging flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against US president, with rallies in Europe, DC

Minnesota staging flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against US president, with rallies in Europe, DC

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

47th president signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

47th president signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

March 28, 2026

International News

UN calls for reparations to remedy the ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans

UN calls for reparations to remedy the ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans

March 25, 2026March 25, 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

March 15, 2026

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

March 10, 2026

Opinion

Joy-based budgeting is in: Tips for achieving your financial goals

Joy-based budgeting is in: Tips for achieving your financial goals

by Janet Currie April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Commentary: Behind every SNAP application is a family just trying to survive

Commentary: Behind every SNAP application is a family just trying to survive

by Stephanie Cornish March 29, 2026

When a scent becomes a sentence: The high price of low-level marijuana arrests

When a scent becomes a sentence: The high price of low-level marijuana arrests

by Special to the AFRO March 25, 2026

The Black power struggle is not over—It has evolved

The Black power struggle is not over—It has evolved

by Special to the AFRO March 25, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

‘Power’ exhibit showcases work by Baltimore-based artist and former MICA professor, Paula Phillips

‘Power’ exhibit showcases work by Baltimore-based artist and former MICA professor, Paula Phillips

April 1, 2026

Ruby red slippers, a mean old lion, and Black folk adorned in emerald green can only mean one thing – ‘The Wiz’ is coming back to DC

Ruby red slippers, a mean old lion, and Black folk adorned in emerald green can only mean one thing – ‘The Wiz’ is coming back to DC

March 29, 2026April 1, 2026

Cardi B. says Latinos wouldn’t be ‘living comfortably’ if not for African Americans

Cardi B. says Latinos wouldn’t be ‘living comfortably’ if not for African Americans

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Religion

What is Holy Week and why does it matter?

What is Holy Week and why does it matter?

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware March 30, 2026April 1, 2026

‘Spend in the Black’ turns faith into economic power

‘Spend in the Black’ turns faith into economic power

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast

7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast

by Special Press Release March 23, 2026March 25, 2026

Zion Baptist Church prepares for the ribbon cutting at new East Baltimore location

Zion Baptist Church prepares for the ribbon cutting at new East Baltimore location

by Jamannie Morgan March 18, 2026

SPORTS

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

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Uncertainty looms for small businesses as RFK stadium project advances

Uncertainty looms for small businesses as RFK stadium project advances

March 26, 2026

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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

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

March 8, 2026March 8, 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

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

#FaithWorks: Religion

National Week of Prayer confronts HIV in Black communities

National Week of Prayer confronts HIV in Black communities

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

5 books by Black authors to read during Lent

5 books by Black authors to read during Lent

February 22, 2026

What is Lent? A guide to fasting, prayer and sacrifice

What is Lent? A guide to fasting, prayer and sacrifice

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

In Minneapolis, faith groups provide shelter from the ICE storm

In Minneapolis, faith groups provide shelter from the ICE storm

January 25, 2026

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