Lee, 82, is a pioneering leader in osteopathic medicine. She broke barriers as the first African-American woman to lead a U.S ...

In 2024, Judge Kimberly C. McBride was appointed to the Baltimore City Circuit Court by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a moment she ...

After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer ...

Anthony “Tony” W. Robinson, a civil rights attorney and longtime advocate for minority businesses, has died at 76. Funeral services will be held Aug. 11–12 in Baltimore to honor his decades of service ...

Despite working for decades, many Black Americans reach retirement with significantly less savings than their White counterparts. A 2024 study finds that unequal access to employer-sponsored plans, ...

The Forbes family has found strength, joy and deep pride in raising their son Adam, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. Through early intervention, resilience and unwavering love, they’ve learned ...

Rare Essence, D.C.'s iconic go-go band, has been delighting fans with their unique funk sound for over 40 years. Discover ...

Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities, and this week she spotlights Carrollton Ridge, a historically Black neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore that is calling ...

Gloria Nelson is dedicated to preserving Turner Station’s legacy while advocating for its future. Once a thriving Black community, the neighborhood faces challenges, but Nelson leads efforts to ...

Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, clinching victory in the Brickyard 400 after a tense finish that included a ...

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has launched a second Innocence Project clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, joining the existing clinic at the University ...

Various principals and program directors spoke with the AFRO about not only how to best prepare your child for kindergarten through reading and development of soft skills, but also some of the ...