23+ hour, 30+ min ago   (500+ words) By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO Bowie State University and Morgan State University held their commencements on Dec. 19. Morgan hosted their largest fall graduating class of 600 graduates." The University of Maryland Eastern Shore held its commencement on Dec. 13, featuring remarks…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) Associated Black Charities (ABC) hosted its third annual Revival on Dec. 10, examining the state of Black America through the lens of faith leaders." ABC's virtual gathering featured Rev. Dr Jamal H. Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; Rev....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1160+ words) From Senegal to Detroit" Detroit has been home to Senegalese immigrants since at least the 1990s. When author and educator Abib Coulibaly moved to Detroit with his wife in the early 2010s, they were attracted by the feeling of home." "I had…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (728+ words) Dr. Kevin W. Parson is director of Student Support Services at Richard Wright Public Charter Schools for Journalism and Media Arts. This week he shares his thoughts on the importance of school for boys. The post Why Baltimore must stand with…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (518+ words) As the 47th president works to shutter the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) advocates warn that cuts to the agency's workforce and programs could harm Americans who depend on the agency's special education programs. In regards to the layoffs, one speech-language pathologist…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (321+ words) By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareWord in Black At a moment when many Americans feel the very foundations of faith and democracy are being shaken, calls for prayer are echoing across the country." From houses of worship and pulpits to as well…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (216+ words) BALTIMORE, MD (August 25, 2025) " Securityplus Federal Credit Union proudly participated in the fifth Annual Black Business Matters EXPO, hosted by The AFRO, to celebrate and support Black entrepreneurship, community collaboration and economic empowerment. "At Securityplus, we believe thriving communities are built…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (732+ words) For many military veterans, what they endure while serving their country is just half of the battle. The toll of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can appear in every part of life, including strained relationships, halted careers and a fading sense…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (81+ words) Associated Black Charities will host a national virtual revival that will unite faith leaders, activists and community members in a call for renewed purpose and justice. Attendees nationwide will join ABC in renewing their commitment to justice and will answer…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (695+ words) By Aaron FoleyWord in Black Every Friday, Joanne Griffith tries to get the world a little more unstuck. Her newsletter, "The Get Free Guide," implores its readers " who are increasingly becoming evangelists, but more on that shortly " to do just…...