History of The Afro-American Newspaper
The Afro-American, commonly known as The Afro, is a weekly newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland.
National News
Georgia’s Abortion Ban Blocked From Taking Effect
The U.S. District Court in Atlanta granted a preliminary injunction in October in a challenge
In Memoriam: John Conyers Dies at 90
By Stacy M.Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent – Former U.S. Congressman John Conyers, whose 15-year
Congressman Elijah Cummings Succumbs to Illness
The Honorable Congressman Elijah Cummings a notable advocate for all people died early Thursday morning
DeKalb Georgia Contextualizes Confederate Monument
The DeKalb County commission has added a marker to the 111-year-old Confederate monument in Decatur
Isra Hirsi: Climate Activist
by Emily Cassel – As the cofounder of the U.S. Youth Climate Strike and the
Black Student Votes Are Being Suppressed
Almost 60 years ago, four black students at North Carolina A&T State University sat down
LDF Requests Independent Investigation into Shooting Death of Joshua Brown
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is requesting an independent investigation of
Obama Eyes Property in Martha’s Vineyard
Dukes County, MA – Multiple island sources say former President and Mrs. Barack Obama are
The Racial Wealth Divide
from Chuck Collins, Dedrick Asante-Muhammed, Josh Hoxie, and Sabrina Terry – In January 2019 the
Addressing Gender and Racial Bias in Facial Recognition Technology
Examination of facial-analysis software shows error rate of 0.8 percent for light-skinned men, 34.7 percent
Central Methodist Church Issues Statements of Inclusion for LGBTQ Community
by Steve Wong – The Central Methodist Church of Spartanburg welcomes everyone — including members
