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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Change.org petition is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Forever Stamp in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

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 ...

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

New efforts are being made to improve public safety and reduce juvenile recidivism. Learn about the initiatives in Washington, D.C.

D.C. implements extended curfew zones to curb juvenile crime at night. New policy allows police to designate temporary zones ...

Discover the powerful role that families play in supporting young activists' journeys in areas like animal rights, gun violence prevention, and equal representation.

Black men in Washington, D.C. face disproportionate rates of incarceration, homelessness, and opioid-related deaths. City ...