2+ week, 6+ day ago   (632+ words) Thousands of devout fans and followers of the “Godfather of Go-Go” swarmed the grounds of Fort Dupont Park in Southeast Washington, D.C., on Aug. 22 for the 12th Annual Chuck Brown Day despite disputes between Brown’s family and organizers that threatened…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (741+ words) NABJ called him out over Black women. His response suggests Smith can dish it out but can’t take it. As a sports journalist-turned-media personality with political ambitions, Stephen A. Smith has never met a room he couldn’t fill with the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (305+ words) On what would have been Khyree Jackson’s 27th birthday, more than 200 people gathered at Dr. Henry A. Wise High School for the second annual Khy Day, a celebration of his life and a reflection of the growing impact of the legacy…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (636+ words) Sydney Johnson remembers the camaraderie he felt as a player at Princeton, and the respect he had for coach Pete Carril and the Tigers’ coaching staff. It was something he vowed to bring with him every stop he made during…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (308+ words) Registration for a range of programs offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) opened this month. Regardless of age, there is an opportunity for everyone who calls the District home. The registration for fall classes come at a…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (403+ words) The Baltimore Ravens hosted a tour unveiling newly renovated spaces at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 14. This marked the completion of the stadium’s three-year redevelopment project dubbed, “The Next Evolution.” “This is the third consecutive year and the culmination…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (997+ words) Are the traditions of old Black baseball hiding in plain sight? I started watching Banana League Ball on social media for a simple reason: my buddy, Taj Porter. I wonder if he knows what he is doing. Of course, not…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (340+ words) By Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Ph.D Today's decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case not only reverses the last 50 years of precedent but will disproportionately impact economically challenged communities of color and marginalized groups who are already navigating…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (684+ words) By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO [email protected] Generations of Morgan State University students and alumni flooded the historically Black college's Northeast Baltimore campus on Oct. 5 to celebrate its homecoming. Highlights of the week included a homecoming concert on Oct....

4+ week, 1+ day 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…...