Afro-American Newspapers

04/29/2025

The AFRO is live from the U.S. Capitol Building where the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion are receiving the Congressional Gold Medal.

04/29/2025

Thank you to our hostesses another sold out affair!!

Thank you to our hostesses

04/29/2025

Thank you for joining us again this year Congressman Mfume!

04/29/2025

Falcons say defensive coordinator Ulbrich's son was responsible for prank call to Shedeur Sanders
By Charles Odum, AP Sports Writer
https://ow.ly/7v4G50VJPXn

04/29/2025

Update: Smithsonian officials say the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit at the ‘Blacksonian’ will now remain at the museum
By April Ryan, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
https://ow.ly/LFrs50VJOrz

04/29/2025

Rev. William Barber arrested in Capitol Rotunda after praying against Republican-led budget
By Jack Jenkins
https://ow.ly/2Ms250VJKZ1

Prominent pastor and activist Rev. William Barber II is arrested while praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, part of a series of protests against the Republican budget bill.

04/29/2025

Beyond the high: Diving into Maryland’s cannabis data
By Mikayla Roberts
https://ow.ly/IbKC50VJCus

04/29/2025

Attacks to erase diversity, promote revisionist American history continue
By Zenitha Prince, AFRO Contributing Editor
https://ow.ly/UXPw50VJlIW

04/29/2025

Bowie State tribute sparks bold call to resist injustice
By Dr. Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor
https://ow.ly/exaX50VJluF

Black public policy leaders gather to honor 1st Lt. Richard Collins, discussing the state of American Democracy and the challenges facing universities.

04/28/2025

2025 Met Gala theme inspired by Black style
By The Associated Press
https://ow.ly/K7va50VJkuc

04/28/2025

Maryland celebrates Earth Day with youth art on zero-emission buses
https://ow.ly/rEjI50VJjVx

Maryland Transit Administration unveils second annual Earth Day Art Competition winners. Their artwork will wrap zero-emission buses promoting a greener future.

04/28/2025

Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African-American history museum after White House order
By Peter Smith, The Associated Press
https://ow.ly/sffx50VJj4B

Pastor Robert Turner's monthly walk from Baltimore to Washington raises awareness for reparations. He supports the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

04/28/2025

Movie Review: Michael B. Jordan has double duty in Ryan Coogler's pulsating, vein-bursting 'Sinners'
By Jocelyn Noveck, AP National Writer
https://ow.ly/bhja50VIx1F

04/28/2025

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