D.C. Mayor launches Fast Beauty Initiative to refine licensing requirements and boost the beauty industry, supporting local entrepreneurs and jobs.

Black-led organizations like WE ACT and Green Scheme are fighting environmental racism and advocating for cleaner air and healthier neighborhoods.

Vulnerable communities in the US face a water crisis with limited access to safe drinking water. Pollution and aging infrastructure put lives at risk.

Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5, threatening Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and landslides. Preparations ...

Carmelo Anthony's journey from West Baltimore to NBA stardom is celebrated in the 'House of Melo' exhibit at the Enoch Pratt ...

CEO and Publisher of the AFRO I keep thinking about a teenager—Black, 16, a student-athlete—who did what kids do after practice: he ate snacks with friends and waited for a ride. Minutes later, eight ...

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant leads an electronic protest against Dollar General, highlighting systemic exploitation of Black workers and communities.

Black Founders Table, a Baltimore-based organization, provides resources, mentorship, and community to help Black entrepreneurs succeed in their ventures.

Rapper Gucci Mane opens up about his mental health struggles and recovery journey in his new memoir, aiming to destigmatize mental illness in Black communities.

The Greater Baltimore Urban League is empowering youth and entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, and small business support.

U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, increasing military pressure on Venezuela. Critics question the move as a threat to regional peace.

Emmett Till's glass-topped coffin at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture stands as a reminder of his mother's courage and the fight to preserve his story.