Maryland has declared March 9 as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day to honor the legacy of the predominantly Black, all female sector of the Women Army Corp (WAC) who served during World War II.
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A time to act: Celebrating the activists who impact the future by honoring the past
By Dr. Frances “Toni” DraperAFRO Publisher and CEO “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or […]
Portrait of a man: A look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued impact on the community
By John RydellSpecial to the AFRO The year was 1954 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was hired as pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. Poised, but […]
Top five ways to be an activist in 2024
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO Activism is an evolving form of resistance. As technology, communication and communities continue to change, the methods activists use to champion social change have […]
A place to call ‘home’: Renovating the historic Upton Mansion
by Deyane Moses The Upton Mansion is poised to embark on a remarkable transformation as it becomes the new headquarters for Afro Charities and the AFRO American Newspapers. Erected in […]
Afro Charities seeks $350,000 in pledge donations before Dec. 31
More than $3.2 million in funding to be unlocked if goal is reached By Savannah WoodSpecial to the AFRO In August, Afro Charities launched its Make History With Us! campaign […]
Savannah city government to give $500,000 toward restoration of African American art museum
The Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The city of Savannah will contribute $500,000 to renovate a house that once hosted an African American art museum. The Savannah City Council […]
‘13’ Expect Nixon to React May 17
The Congressional Black Caucus is holding their annual conference in Washington, D.C. this week. The AFRO is reprinting this 1971 article about the founding members of the Black Caucus meeting […]