By Rev. Stacy Swimp As a person of half-Nigerian heritage, I carry within me the Igbo philosophy that a person is only a person through their relationship with others. In this tradition, human dignity—Mmadụ—is not an individual possession but a communal bond; to insult one is to fracture the spirit of the whole. As we […]
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Posted inBooks
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes and illustrator R. Gregory Christie are the 2026 winners of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, presented by the American Library Association to honor outstanding African American authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult literature. Arriel Vinson received the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, while additional Author and Illustrator Honor Books recognized works by Derrick Barnes, Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Marie Arnold, Lamont O’Neal and Alexis Franklin.
Posted inNAACP
Dayvon Love will emcee NAACP Baltimore County’s annual awards banquet, fitting the theme of ‘The Fierce Urgency of Now’
NAACP Baltimore County announces Dayvon Love as master of ceremonies for its 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet, signaling a commitment to principled leadership and the next generation. For more than 50 years, NAACP Baltimore County advances equity by elevating leaders like Dayvon Love and professor Darryl Green, and by investing in the voices that must lead now.
Posted inEducation
5 free resources for teaching Black history
The Zinn Education Project offers free resources to help educators teach Black history with honesty and depth, connecting past struggles to present-day civil rights issues. From virtual workshops and study groups to lesson plans on systemic racism, the Constitution, and the fight for Black education, the project equips teachers to give students a fuller understanding of African American history and resistance.
Posted inNational News
Minnesota AG Ellison: ‘There is no risk-free way to stay free’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for an investigation into the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renée Good at the hands of federal agents during immigration raids in Minneapolis, asserting that civil and human rights are often paid for in blood, sweat and tears.
Posted inCommentary
Beyond racism, materialism and militarism
The State of the Dream 2026 report warns that current policies are reinforcing racial and economic inequalities, leading to a potential Black Recession, and urgent action is needed to address these regressive trends before generational losses occur.
Posted inNational News
Baltimore mayor among honorees at National Action Network’s annual King Holiday 2026 Inauguration Breakfast
African American leaders honored at NAN’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awards Breakfast. Rev. Al Sharpton and M.L. King III recognize advocates for advancing Dr. King’s dream.
Posted inBlack History
Faith community remembers sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Faith leaders in D.C. honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a call to action. Bishop Mariann Budde delivers a powerful sermon on equality.
Posted inNational News
‘America, what will you do now?’: NCNW president calls for new level of activism in 2026
NCNW CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley calls for faith community to stand up for justice, voting rights, and human rights at National Cathedral.
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: How Kaci Patterson advances Dr. King’s legacy through equity-driven change
Communities nationwide continue to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service, faith and advocacy. Today’s leaders and organizations are expanding his vision through action, equity and community-building.
Posted inBlack Press
From the AFRO Archives: A look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Press
The Black Press stood shoulder to shoulder with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement, serving as both a chronicler and catalyst for change. From exposing racial terror to amplifying boycotts and voter education, Black newspapers helped shape the movement from within.
Posted inCivil Rights
A look at the state of civil rights in America
More than 50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the fight for civil rights continues, as advocates and lawmakers work to address persistent inequities and new challenges, including discrimination in emerging AI technologies.