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

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

Boston’s Museum of African American History has stood as a powerful symbol of Black resilience and excellence. Nestled in the city’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, the museum is home to the oldest ...

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

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.

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Funny how the Trump Administration can spot racism nearly 8,000 miles away in South Africa, but not the bigotry right under ...

A circular display in the center of Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy includes 21 flat stones honoring area Civil War veterans, surrounding a cannon and a tall pole flying the U.S. and ...