Saturday, August 16, 2025

Bando Combat Aerobics: A rhythmic fusion of self-defense, combat and cardio

In Washington, D.C., sixth-degree bando black belt Lon Walls created Bando Combat Aerobics, blending Burmese […]


Supporters rally as Ben Jealous challenges ouster from Sierra Club’s top post

The Sierra Club fired Executive Director Ben Jealous on Aug. 11, citing conduct issues, but […]


Women and girls face growing peril in Africa’s Sahel

Wayne Campbell, an educator and social commentator, warns that women and girls in Africa’s Sahel […]


Senator Alsobrooks tests positive for Covid-19

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor  Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md. tested positive for Covid-19 on Aug. […]


From the classroom to the newsroom: Meet the AFRO Interns of Summer 2025

By AFRO Staff This week, the AFRO would like to take the opportunity to highlight […]


Stolen democracy: Nicaragua’s cautionary tale, America’s warning

Jared O. Bell is a former U.S. diplomat and scholar of human rights and transitional […]


Not a monolith: Reflections on ralph lauren, oak bluffs, and the beautiful complexity of Black legacy

By Lynn “Elle” Selby  When Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest collection honoring Morehouse College, Spelman […]


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