The AFRO recently spoke with experts and mothers who emphasized the critical need for culturally informed, compassionate postpartum care to support Black moms. With higher maternal mortality rates ...

Explore tips and resources for being a good neighbor in D.C., including ways to build connections and support local communities.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, The B.R.O. Experience Foundation has launched Be Well Bro, a multimedia platform offering culturally responsive mental health resources and support for young ...

Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident with more than 30 years of public service experience, has launched her campaign for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. With a background that includes work for ...

Federal agency faces backlash for terminating judge who resisted Trump's executive order on gender identity. Ortiz plans to fight the termination.

The 47th president’s administration admitted 59 White South Africans as refugees, citing claims of persecution and violence, though South Africa’s government and experts strongly dispute these claims ...

Discover the history and excitement of the Preakness Stakes, a significant event in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood, on ...

Two nursing students share their inspiring stories and motivations for pursuing a career in healthcare, focusing on advocacy for Black women.

At Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, students are getting a head start on nursing careers by earning professional certifications before they graduate. Through hands-on experience and early ...

Founders of the Prathertown Community Development Corporation Carl and Sandra Prather invite you to celebrate National Preservation Month with an online auction and webinar spotlighting the rich ...

House Democrats file a Supreme Court amicus brief opposing the current president’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, arguing the action violates the Constitution and over a century of ...

University of Virginia researchers uncover immune system changes linked to lung damage in Long COVID patients, offering hope for personalized treatments to address lingering respiratory complications.