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The legal mistakes that can sink a promising business

The legal mistakes that can sink a promising business

May 20, 2026

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October 27, 2025

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We can’t ignore the voices of foster care youth

We can’t ignore the voices of foster care youth

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Whose pain counts?

Whose pain counts?

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Malcolm X’s global vision revisited on what would be his 101st birthday

Malcolm X’s global vision revisited on what would be his 101st birthday

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Extraordinary power of Black America: What the evidence actually shows

OPINION

Extraordinary power of Black America: What the evidence actually shows

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

Black pastor Mark Burns defends No. 47 monument amid criticism

Black pastor Mark Burns defends No. 47 monument amid criticism

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware May 19, 2026

Church leadership urged to review outdated agreements for legal clarity

Commentary

Church leadership urged to review outdated agreements for legal clarity

by Kisha A. Brown May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

JPMorgan Chase – sponsored

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

‘Hats, gloves and brilliance’: Black community shines at the AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea

‘Hats, gloves and brilliance’: Black community shines at the AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea

Baltimore AFRO Tea Pictures and Videos

Baltimore AFRO Tea Pictures and Videos

The AFRO’s Baltimore Tea returns with spotlight on women in the C-suite

The AFRO’s Baltimore Tea returns with spotlight on women in the C-suite

#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

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

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

May 6, 2026

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

Inside Sierra Club’s pattern of Black leadership departures

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

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

National News

Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty to charges alleging misuse of donor funds for informants

Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty to charges alleging misuse of donor funds for informants

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe

FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Ex-deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man entering grandmother’s home

Ex-deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man entering grandmother’s home

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

International News

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

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

May 17, 2026

How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda

How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

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

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

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Opinion

Uncovering the legacy of Maj. Charity Adams and her all-Black battalion

Uncovering the legacy of Maj. Charity Adams and her all-Black battalion

by Special to the AFRO May 13, 2026

From revolution to distraction: What changed?

From revolution to distraction: What changed?

by Special to the AFRO May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

What we do now

What we do now

by Portia Wood May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

The 60-year project to kill it

The 60-year project to kill it

by Portia Wood May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in show’s 25-year history

Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in show’s 25-year history

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Met gala guests deliver works of art on the human form

Met gala guests deliver works of art on the human form

May 5, 2026

‘Carmen’ production at Xavier challenges opera’s exclusive past

‘Carmen’ production at Xavier challenges opera’s exclusive past

April 27, 2026May 6, 2026

Religion

Black churches transform food aid into food justice

Black churches transform food aid into food justice

by The Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Meet Bishop Harry L. Seawright, the new leader of AME’s Second Episcopal District

Meet Bishop Harry L. Seawright, the new leader of AME’s Second Episcopal District

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

In the Black Church, Women’s Hats Still Testify

In the Black Church, Women’s Hats Still Testify

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

‘Pray and stay’ is still hurting Black women in church

‘Pray and stay’ is still hurting Black women in church

by The Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 10, 2026

SPORTS

Maryland celebrates 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

Maryland celebrates 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Dystany Spurlock set to become the 1st Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s national series

Dystany Spurlock set to become the 1st Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s national series

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

#FaithWorks: Religion

500 voices, one mission: Reviving Baltimore’s gospel sound

500 voices, one mission: Reviving Baltimore’s gospel sound

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Reverend Nontombi Tutu speaks at Asbury UMC’s annual Women’s Day Service

Reverend Nontombi Tutu speaks at Asbury UMC’s annual Women’s Day Service

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Behind the pulpit, Black women battle violence and silence

Behind the pulpit, Black women battle violence and silence

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

social scene

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