Thursday, February 26, 2026
Black leaders highlighted in ‘Strong Men and Women in Virginia History” exhibit
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor An attorney, a U.S. Army officer, a civil rights pioneer […]
Elders call for ownership, mentorship and mindset shift to secure Black progress
Community elders say sustaining Black progress will require mentorship, economic literacy and resilience amid shifting […]
The slow strangulation of Black business opportunity
Debate over the 8(a) Business Development Program: Should it be strengthened or eliminated? Critics argue […]
Forgotten firsts: Black athletes who paved the way
Long before modern sports stars like Simone Biles and Coco Gauff, Black athletes such as […]
Two legacy Black newspapers close, citing financial pressures
The Richmond Free Press and Portland Skanner have shut down as leaders warn of a […]
Anissa Durham, author of ‘On Borrowed Time’ series for Word in Black, wins NAACP Image Award
By Word in Black On the same night Michelle Obama and Kendrick Lamar were celebrated […]
Black history is in Maryland’s economic future
By Harry Coker Jr. Every February, we pause to celebrate Black History Month—a time to […]
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