Maryland Tax Connect: Revolutionizing state tax payments with a modern, user-friendly portal June 3, 2024June 1, 2024 The AFRO is a proud Comcast Rise recipient! This year, Comcast RISE awarded 500 recipients in five cities with a grant package that includes business consultation services, educational resources, monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. This commercial, produced by Comcast, will be shown in our markets over the next few months. Order “This is Our War” here Get Your AFRO SWAG DONATE Sponsored Is Travel Insurance Worth Having? Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Recent Stories The hidden pain of church hurt June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Marian Robinson, heart of the Obama White House, remembered fondly after death at 86 June 3, 2024June 1, 2024 Football legend O.J. 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Maryland Tax Connect: Revolutionizing state tax payments with a modern, user-friendly portal June 3, 2024June 1, 2024
Marian Robinson, heart of the Obama White House, remembered fondly after death at 86 June 3, 2024June 1, 2024
National News Florida residents feel impact of strict abortion ban by Special to the AFRO June 2, 2024June 1, 2024
POLITICS Congress members criticize Speaker Mike Johnson for snubbing Kenyan president by Special to the AFRO June 2, 2024June 1, 2024
Washington D.C. News AFRO spotlight: Councilmember Janeese Lewis George hopes to continue positively impacting Ward 4 by Aria Brent June 2, 2024June 1, 2024
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‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrest May 11, 2024May 11, 2024
Connecticut trooper acquitted in shooting death of Black college student following chase March 19, 2024March 19, 2024
President Biden provides benefits for veterans who sustained injuries and illnesses while serving in the U.S. military May 26, 2024May 31, 2024
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say May 26, 2024May 26, 2024
Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who lived in the White House, dies at 86 June 2, 2024June 2, 2024
Merrill Lynch agrees to pay nearly $20 million to settle class action racial discrimination lawsuit June 1, 2024June 1, 2024
Biden-Harris administration criticized for failing to condemn Israeli attack in Rafah June 1, 2024June 1, 2024
Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now May 26, 2024May 31, 2024
GOP lawmaker blasts the ICC for seeking arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu May 25, 2024May 25, 2024
How school choice is healing the scars left by Brown v. Board by Special to the AFRO May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
Commentary: The urgent need for driver’s education in public schools by Cory McCray May 28, 2024May 28, 2024
The National Black Theatre, Apollo Theatre presents ‘The Gathering’ at the Kennedy Center June 2, 2024June 1, 2024
An AFRO spotlight on Black Excellence: Meet Zion Phillips, the five-year-old accepted into national society for high IQ May 20, 2024May 30, 2024
Pastor Jamal Bryant announces his engagement to Rev. Dr. Karri Turner by Aria Brent June 2, 2024June 1, 2024
Are Christian values in sync with those of the Divine 9, or not? by Word in Black May 25, 2024May 28, 2024
Nationally influential Black church gets new leader by The Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 16, 2024May 30, 2024
PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops by BlackPR.com May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics June 1, 2024June 1, 2024
MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats, elevating long-overlooked stars to Major League status June 1, 2024June 1, 2024
Tim Howard’s Hall of Fame induction honors his legacy on and off the soccer field May 6, 2024May 6, 2024
Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church April 28, 2024April 29, 2024
Rev. Lee Michaels, renowned radio talk show host, retires from Heaven 600’s ‘The Morning Experience’ March 4, 2024March 4, 2024