Learn about the often overlooked contributions and struggles of Black veterans in the Vietnam War. Discover their stories of ...

Federal charges expose ship operators' negligence and concealment of dangerous conditions that led to the tragic collapse of ...

Mayor Muriel Bowser addresses graduates at Howard University and University of the District of Columbia, receiving mixed reactions from students.

Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, civil rights leader and pastor, will receive the 111th Spingarn Medal from the NAACP for his contributions to justice and equality.

Discover how materialism and distractions have changed the way Black people think and live, contrasting it with the ...

Celebrating Susan Young Browne's 108th birthday, attended by Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer and other dignitaries, honoring the oldest resident of Dover.

Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Black women's church hats in the Black church tradition. A symbol of ...

Candidates for D.C. mayor and delegate laid out their priorities at a debate focused on the District’s future, including housing affordability, education and economic opportunity. The May 2 event ...

Redistricting efforts in South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana aim to redraw majority-Black congressional ...

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking passports on May 8 for Americans who owe $100,000 or more in unpaid child support, affecting about 2,700 people initially. Officials say the policy will ...

Jacqueline Holloman and Dr. Marionette Butts say their decision to become foster moms was rooted in care and commitment. This Mother’s Day, the AFRO salutes the women who open their hearts and their ...

Tennessee Republicans approved and enacted a new congressional map that dismantles the state’s lone majority-Black district in Memphis, sparking protests, legal challenges and accusations of racial ...