4+ hour, 28+ min ago   (457+ words) By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, [email protected] The Commission on African American History and Culture (CAAHC) has a new chair in charge. Edwin T. Johnson, Ph.D stepped into his role as chair of the CAAHC on July 1. Johnson also serves…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (404+ words) AFRO News Community Sizes Up Young, City Council By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFROA lot of questions about Baltimore's new balance of power have been answered with the Election of 2nd District's Brandon Scott to City Council President.The unanimous Scott…...

5+ hour, 27+ min ago   (421+ words) Bryanna Cook is a first-grader at Fairview Elementary School in Columbus, and Lowndes County supervisors have adopted a resolution to honor her bravery, the Commercial Dispatch reported. Bryanna and her mother, Yolanda Cook, were headed to see Bryanna's grandmother in…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago   (310+ words) By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO [email protected] Mary Ann Shadd Cary lived a life dedicated to fighting for equal rights for Black people and women. Cary served as a pioneer in the fight for freedom from chattel slavery, in…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (649+ words) By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer [email protected] According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only about 5 percent of active physicians identify as African American, despite making up 13.6 percent of the U.S. population. In 1906, only 1.8 percent of U.S. physicians were Black, according…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago   (84+ words) afro.com Diversity, Equity, and the Fight for Justice BGE resumes shut-offs for customers with unpaid balances KEYS Empowers distributes hundreds of community food packages New WNADA farmers market brings fresh food, local vendors to West Baltimore Baltimore elder speaks…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (691+ words) Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, is vying to become Wisconsin's first Black governor and pitched himself as the candidate best positioned to win in November against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump. Crowley narrowly defeated…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago   (515+ words) The Summers in the 7th Block Party took place on Aug. 8 at the Village at Mondawmin. The annual event helps provide healthcare access to the West Baltimore community by connecting neighbors with crucial health information and resources. The block party was…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago   (531+ words) (BLACK PRESS USA WIRE) – LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers instantly made his new team title contenders on the court. But with Jaylen Brown as his teammate, it will be a win for Black initiatives off the court.​ After…...

14+ hour, 28+ min ago   (740+ words) As Medicaid cuts threaten maternal care, particularly in rural areas, hospitals are embracing a simple postpartum alert to help save lives. Nearly 70 percent of pregnancy-related deaths happen after delivery, when dangerous complications can be overlooked. Hospitals are betting that a…...