NewU University is proposing a tuition-free charter high school that would let students earn up to 80 college credits before graduation. The goal is to save time and money while expanding access to a ...

Explore the history of Black presence at the Preakness Stakes and the equestrian industry with this photo collection from the AFRO archives.

R&B singer Cassie testified in court on May 13 that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs abused and sexually exploited her for years, describing coerced participation in violent, drug-fueled sex acts known ...

Varia Alston, a 21-year-old junior at McDaniel College, became the first young adult to receive the Unsung Black Catholic Woman Award from Baltimore’s Historic St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The ...

Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller said the 47th president’s administration is considering suspending habeas corpus to address immigration, alarming legal experts and Black historians who warn ...

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis confirms that Republican-led proposals to slash Medicaid could strip health coverage from up to 8.6 million Americans, prompting sharp criticism from ...

The AFRO recently spoke with experts and mothers who emphasized the critical need for culturally informed, compassionate postpartum care to support Black moms. With higher maternal mortality rates ...

Explore tips and resources for being a good neighbor in D.C., including ways to build connections and support local communities.

Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident with more than 30 years of public service experience, has launched her campaign for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. With a background that includes work for ...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, The B.R.O. Experience Foundation has launched Be Well Bro, a multimedia platform offering culturally responsive mental health resources and support for young ...

Two nursing students share their inspiring stories and motivations for pursuing a career in healthcare, focusing on advocacy for Black women.

Federal agency faces backlash for terminating judge who resisted Trump's executive order on gender identity. Ortiz plans to fight the termination.