During a time when land ownership was difficult for African Americans, Zedore Francisco overcame the odds and built generational wealth—his family honors his legacy at their 60th reunion.

So great has the backlash been that five years after George Floyd’s murder, the United States has not merely retreated but is ...

Drowning is the top cause of death in young kids. As pools and beaches reopen for the summer, emergency physician Dr. Leana ...

Tyrone Haymore, a longtime resident of Robbins with decades of elected service, founded the Robbins Historical Society.

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B Special to the AFRO Few attorneys are as closely tied to America’s civil rights struggles as Benjamin Crump. Known for representing families in high-profile wrongful death cases, Crump has become a ...

It was quite a show at the Oval Office in the White House a few days ago when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met ...

It was an “All You Can Eat” menu of Swahili food, good music and chilled ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

While Michigan residents attend Memorial Day parades and ceremonies, many may see roundish, red flowers. Here's the meaning behind the red poppy.

Growing up in Atlanta in the 1940s and 1950s, Susan Levine's visits to New York City relatives included being the star of an ...