The AFRO endorses Alsobrooks, Scott, Mosby and more May 14, 2024May 14, 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 Whole vs. Term Life Insurance: Which Is the Right Choice for You? Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase April 29, 2024April 4, 2024 Recent Stories Lawyers’ coalition provides new messengers for Black voter engagement May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 President Joe Biden to nominate Judge Embry J. Kidd to federal circuit court May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Transportation Explosives detonated to free Key Bridge from cargo ship by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Commentary Marilyn Mosby, the Black electoral infrastructure and prison as weapon against Black people by Special to the AFRO May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 2024 Elections The Party of Lincoln Is Dead by Keith Boykin, Word In Black May 13, 2024May 14, 2024 JPMorgan Chase – sponsored Sponsored Chase to Bring ‘The Experience’ to D.C. Business Owners on May 8 Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Sponsored This Women’s History Month, Regional Philanthropist Leader Talks Career, Finances and Motivation Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Sponsored Building a more inclusive economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase #StopKillingUs ‘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 Two new studies document effect of police violence on Black Americans’ health February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 AFRO EVENTS Hundreds attend AFRO High Tea in honor of Divine Nine organizations NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference Baltimore AFRO Tea Saturday April 20, 2024 Pictures and Videos #WORDINBLACK Election 2024 Rep. Kweisi Mfume aims to tackle community concerns in Turner Station May 12, 2024May 13, 2024 What College Protests Say About America May 1, 2024May 14, 2024 Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott picks up AFRO endorsement in 2024 election May 1, 2024May 6, 2024 Nick Mosby picks up AFRO endorsement for president of Baltimore City Council May 1, 2024May 6, 2024 AFRO BRIEFS PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles in the spotlight as Harry, Meghan visit its largest city May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 TikTok sues Biden-Harris administration over law that could ban the app May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 National News Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump leads class action against Geico, alleging discriminatory practices May 12, 2024May 11, 2024 Black Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 FDIC report outlines misogynistic, patriarchal, ‘good ole’ boys’ workplace culture May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 International News U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls on Biden-Harris administration to halt deportations to Haiti May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 3rd session of Permanent Forum on People of African Descent convenes in Geneva May 6, 2024May 4, 2024 Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths pass 200 May 5, 2024May 4, 2024 Opinion Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it by Special to the AFRO May 12, 2024May 11, 2024 The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse College by Special to the AFRO May 12, 2024May 11, 2024 Remembering our purpose: A tribute to James Alfred Washington by Special to the AFRO May 8, 2024May 9, 2024 Protecting young Black lives and the neighborhoods we call ‘home’ by Special to the AFRO May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Arts & Entertainment Darin Atwater makes history as 1st Black artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it’s a book series May 5, 2024May 4, 2024 BSO’s GospelFest 2024: A harmonious blend of symphony and spirit May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Religion Church shootings force reckoning between faith and security by The Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 12, 2024May 14, 2024 ‘Take Me to the Water’ is not being sung in Flint churches by Rev. Dorothy Boulware May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 IN MEMORIAM: Tribute to the ministry, life, and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray by Special to the AFRO May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future by Associated Press April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 SPORTS WNBA legend Candace Parker named president of women’s basketball for Adidas May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 Tim Howard’s Hall of Fame induction honors his legacy on and off the soccer field May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Ravens happy with ‘productive’ NFL Draft May 4, 2024May 6, 2024 HBCUs perform well at Penn Relays May 4, 2024May 8, 2024 2024 NFL Draft fails to select Black college players May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 Acrobatics and tumbling at Morgan State University: Making history one flip at a time May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 #FaithWorks: Religion Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 Bishop Leah Daughtry breaks down why you need to vote April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Rev. Lee Michaels, renowned radio talk show host, retires from Heaven 600’s ‘The Morning Experience’ March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 #Faithworks Faith Leader of the Month: Rev. Johnny N. Golden February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 social scene Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — May 10, 2024 May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — May 03, 2024 May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Associated Black Charities hosts Teen Financial Literacy Summit April 24, 2024April 24, 2024
Sponsored Whole vs. Term Life Insurance: Which Is the Right Choice for You? Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase April 29, 2024April 4, 2024
They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
President Joe Biden to nominate Judge Embry J. Kidd to federal circuit court May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
Transportation Explosives detonated to free Key Bridge from cargo ship by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Commentary Marilyn Mosby, the Black electoral infrastructure and prison as weapon against Black people by Special to the AFRO May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Sponsored Chase to Bring ‘The Experience’ to D.C. Business Owners on May 8 Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase
Sponsored This Women’s History Month, Regional Philanthropist Leader Talks Career, Finances and Motivation Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase
Sponsored Building a more inclusive economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase
‘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
Two new studies document effect of police violence on Black Americans’ health February 12, 2024February 12, 2024
NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference
PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles in the spotlight as Harry, Meghan visit its largest city May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump leads class action against Geico, alleging discriminatory practices May 12, 2024May 11, 2024
Black Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says May 11, 2024May 11, 2024
FDIC report outlines misogynistic, patriarchal, ‘good ole’ boys’ workplace culture May 11, 2024May 11, 2024
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls on Biden-Harris administration to halt deportations to Haiti May 9, 2024May 9, 2024
3rd session of Permanent Forum on People of African Descent convenes in Geneva May 6, 2024May 4, 2024
Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths pass 200 May 5, 2024May 4, 2024
Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it by Special to the AFRO May 12, 2024May 11, 2024
The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse College by Special to the AFRO May 12, 2024May 11, 2024
Remembering our purpose: A tribute to James Alfred Washington by Special to the AFRO May 8, 2024May 9, 2024
Protecting young Black lives and the neighborhoods we call ‘home’ by Special to the AFRO May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Darin Atwater makes history as 1st Black artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival May 6, 2024May 6, 2024
It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it’s a book series May 5, 2024May 4, 2024
Church shootings force reckoning between faith and security by The Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 12, 2024May 14, 2024
‘Take Me to the Water’ is not being sung in Flint churches by Rev. Dorothy Boulware May 10, 2024May 10, 2024
IN MEMORIAM: Tribute to the ministry, life, and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray by Special to the AFRO May 4, 2024May 4, 2024
As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future by Associated Press April 29, 2024April 29, 2024
Tim Howard’s Hall of Fame induction honors his legacy on and off the soccer field May 6, 2024May 6, 2024
Acrobatics and tumbling at Morgan State University: Making history one flip at a time May 3, 2024May 3, 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