The AFRO has long been a vital voice for the Black community, shining a light on issues often neglected by mainstream media. As it nears its 133rd anniversary, the newspaper continues its mission to confront injustice and amplify Black voices in a changing political landscape.
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133 Years—and we’re still telling the truth
The AFRO-American Newspapers, a 133-year-old Black-owned and family-owned business, continues to thrive under the leadership of Publisher and CEO Frances Murphy Draper, blending its historic legacy with modern innovation while fighting for truth and equity in the face of current crises.
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Afro Charities set to host ‘Wildest Dreams’ fundraiser
Afro Charities will host its annual “Wildest Dreams” fundraiser on June 7 in Baltimore to support the preservation of the AFRO’s more than 130-year-old archival collection. The event reflects the organization’s ongoing work to honor Black legacy, expand public access to historical records and invest in community memory.
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Three newsrooms, one purpose: The women defining Black Press in Baltimore
Three Black women, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Paris Brown, and Lisa Snowden, are leading three Black news organizations in Baltimore, carrying on the legacy of the Black Press and striving to sustain accurate and essential information for Black communities in the face of attacks against African Americans.
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PRESS ROOM: AFRO named to Inner City 100 List for second straight year
The AFRO has been named a winner of the Inner City 100 Awards for the second consecutive year, recognizing the 100 fastest growing businesses in underserved communities, and expanding their Digital Billboard Network and digitizing their archives to make Black history more accessible.
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AFRO included in permanent exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry features a permanent exhibit highlighting the work and history of Baltimore’s longest-running family-owned newspaper, The AFRO-American, which has served as a vital platform for Black stories and reporters for over 100 years.
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AFRO team visits land that played pivotal role in newspapers’ beginnings
The AFRO American Newspapers and Afro Charities team recently visited the land where Martha Howard Murphy, wife of AFRO founder John H. Murphy Sr., was enslaved and later owned, which provided seed money for the founding of the AFRO.
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United Negro College Fund to honor local leaders at 80th anniversary ball
The United Negro College Fund will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Hilton Baltimore on October 26, honoring AFRO publisher Frances “Toni” Draper, Benjamin Morgan, and Alicia Wilson for their contributions to education.
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Standing on 132 years of history: A look at the future of the AFRO
The AFRO-American Newspapers, founded by John H. Murphy Sr. in 1892, is still in operation today, with the board and stakeholders working to keep the newspaper’s archives accessible to the public and to determine who will serve as the next successor.