Mar 29, 2025 · The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy.

The AFRO American Newspapers, in cooperation with Google, are proud to present an extensive collection of digitally archived issues spanning over 100 years of history.The AFRO Archives feature ...

Mar 1, 2025 · Breakground held for permanent home of AFRO Archives at historic Upton Mansion in Baltimore. Fundraising continues to complete the $16 million project.

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4 days ago · By Edith M. Lederer. Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women’s and girls’ rights are under attack and ...

Feb 25, 2025 · By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer [email protected]. Afro Charities, the nonprofit partner to the AFRO, will break ground on its $16-million redevelopment of the historic Upton Mansion in West ...

4 days ago · For over 130 years the AFRO American newspapers provide readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found.

4 days ago · By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer [email protected]. Each year, March 31 marks Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate members of the transgender community and to call attention to the ...

Mar 5, 2025 · By AFRO Staff. Top civil rights leaders, national advocates, journalists, elected officials and other Black leaders have joined their voices to present a multi-platform, 24-hour town hall meant to ...

For over 130 years the AFRO American newspapers provide readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found.