By March Funeral Homes Clarence Albert White Sr. was born in Palmyra, N.C., on Jan. 3, 1934 to the late Ernestine White and Walter Edmond Sr. He made his transition to the Lord peacefully on a Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2024, with family by his side. Early on in his life, White’s family moved to […]
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Retired Col. Edna Cummings named AFRO Person of the Year
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com As 2024 kicks off, the AFRO takes a look back at the person who truly stood out in 2023, making a difference in the lives of others and affecting actual change in the communities they serve. This year’s honoree, U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, has contributed much to […]
AFRO ranks 81 in the Inner City 100 Awards
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The AFRO ranked 81 in the 2023 Inner City 100 (IC100) Awards, a recognition given by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). The organization celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses in underserved communities across the country. The ceremony took place during ICIC’s Annual Conference, which was held in Miami […]
AFRO publisher participates in panel on ‘cultivating a vibrant and winning workplace culture’
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Towson University’s Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute hosted a free workshop entitled “Cultivating a Vibrant and Winning Workplace Culture” on Dec. 6 for professionals who have an impact on their workplace’s culture. Executive Director Erin Moran led a panel discussion with Julie East, vice president of talent and human […]
We’re Still Here Sponsorship Opportunities
Each month, The AFRO features monthly themed editions that highlight and celebrate our culture and community. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available in every edition. See AFRO Advertising Opportunities in Q2 2023 below! Space is filling up fast so reserve your ad space TODAY. To see the full 2023 editorial calendar, click here: https://afro.com/advertise/ Please contact customerservice@afro.com or your advertising media […]
We are Hiring
Looking for a DC Editor to create, curate, and elevate OUR stories We’re hiring a DC Editor! The AFRO-American Newspapers is one of the oldest Black-owned newspapers in the country. For more than 130 years, it has been the town crier that sounded the alarm when needed in the Black community and the last voice at […]

