Brittany Jakubowski, named Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, is praised for creating a warm, engaging classroom where meaningful learning and confidence-building go hand ...

Two Black-owned Maryland companies, Noir Sunshine Wines and Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company, are reshaping the craft wine ...

FRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com A new collaboration between renowned photographer Devin Allen and the AFRO aims to reshape ...

By Kanika Cousine In March 2025, 16-year-old Sincere Jazmin was fatally shot while seated at a bus stop in Jamaica, Queens, ...

By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com Sen. Cory McCray (District 45) is defending his involvement in a proposed ...

In a historic announcement, a coalition of leading Black faith organizations and the National Newspaper Publishers ...

BFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com As political debates rage and historical narratives face increasing scrutiny, leaders at ...

Tuskegee University mourns the loss of junior Macahri Washington-Parker, a campus leader and baseball player. The community remembers his impact.

The federal takeover of D.C.'s police marks the erosion of democracy and civil rights protections. It's time to organize for ...

Thousands of Johns Hopkins Medicine patients may lose in-network coverage if UnitedHealthcare fails to reach a new contract by August 24.

Learn how Senate Bill 295 in Maryland helps justice-involved individuals overcome financial barriers to successful ...

Discover the legacy of Black funeral homes, their impact on communities, and advice for Black entrepreneurs. Learn about Bynes-Royall and McGuire Funeral Service.