the archived moments shown here tell a fuller story of Black presence at Maryland’s iconic horse race. Take a walk down memory lane with this photo collection, straight from the AFRO Archives.

R&B star Rihanna has teased her new song, “Friend of Mine”, which debuted in the Smurfs trailer The track features Afrobeats-inspired dance sound and will officially drop on Friday, May 16 This new ...

“If we can’t provide water in the middle of a downpour, what are we even doing?” asked another frustrated Kittitian. The debacle exposes deeper problems—poor planning, lack of investment, and no ...

Kittitian pacer Jahzara Claxton has secured a position in the 15-member West Indies Women’s squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of England from May 21 to June 8, 2025. Cricket West Indies (CWI) ...

The cricketing world is buzzing as 19-year-old Kittitian pace prodigy Jahzara Claxton has shattered ceilings and blazed her way into the West Indies Women’s 15-member squad for the highly anticipated ...

That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics. By John Eligon When Pope Leo XIV emerged ...

His ancestry, traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture, links Leo XIV to the rich and sometimes overlooked Black Catholic experience in America. By Richard Fausset and Robert ...

Among them is Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of The AFRO-American Newspapers and a trailblazer in education, media and ministry. Joining Draper in this prestigious honor ...

Activist and writer Katharina Oguntonya has written several books delving into the experiences of Afro-GermansImage: Privat The groundbreaking anthology "Farbe bekennen," which was later published ...

One of the first stars to grace the gala is none other than Afro-Latino star Colman Domingo, who is also one of the co-chairs for the special event, followed by Oscar winning actress Zoe Saldaña.

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and ...

Natural Hair Chronicles: Surviving the Afro journey in Lagos heat If you've experienced Lagos's busy lifestyle, you'll know why many Lagosians are unconcerned about many things. Let's be real.