UN Says 1st Local Polio Case Found in Zambia Since 1995
By The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says Zambia has reported its first local case of…
Morris Brown College Advances Toward Accreditation
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Morris Brown students, alumni and faculty celebrated the news that the school has been approved as…
Steve Harvey to Debut new Project at Tyler Perry Studios
By Terry Shropshire via NNPA Steve Harvey is the walking embodiment of the age-old axiom that “when one door closes,…
THE HONORABLE ELIJAH CUMMINGS WILL BE MISSED – THE RUN DOWN
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Micha Green talks The Honorable Elijah Cummings, and gives THE RUN DOWN on trending…
From Athlete to Sales Rep.
By Nyame-kye KondoSpecial to the AFRO A native Washingtonian and sales representative for the Washington Nationals Baseball team, Aaron Inman,…
BSU Wins, Bears Blues Continue
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staf Writer Bowie State took their first major step towards winning the CIAA North Championship,…
Kaila Charles Hopes To Put Maryland Over The Top
By Charles NyongaSpecial to the AFRO The Maryland Terrapins Women’s Basketball Team returns all five starters this season, including First…
PG Police Investigate Suspect Injury During Arrest
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer Prince George’s County Police find themselves in the midst of another investigation where…
Alsobrooks Wants Every Resident Counted in 2020 Census
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer While County Executive Angela Alsobrooks continues to promote her “Prince George’s Proud” initiative,…
Standing Up to Terrorism on our Streets
Originally Posted December 5, 2011 By Congressman Elijah Cummings It was only when my nephew, Christopher Cummings, an honor student…
‘Our Elijah’ | Afro
A flag lies on the casket of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., during his funeral service at the New Psalmist Baptist…
The Wisdom of John Wright
Originally Published February 22, 2010 By Congressman Elijah Cummings Those who wonder how best to sustain the coalition for positive…
Taking Action on Nelson Mandela’s Message
Originally Published December 5, 2007 By Congressman Elijah Cummings December 1st was World AIDS Day – a time each year…
The Nation Says ‘Farewell’ | Afro
Mourners line up for a public viewing before the funeral service of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings at New Psalmist Baptist…
Laura Phillips Byrd Remembers Congressman Cummings As A Man Of Integrity
Elijah was first and foremost a man of integrity. He was home grown and loved Baltimore City. Always available to…
Nyong’o Honors Her Mother For Fueling Her Passion For Art
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As Lupita Nyong’o accepted an award from the Harlem School…
Gillis Memorial Church Dedicates New Parking Lot
By Carolyn Bruce, Special to the AFRO On Tuesday, October 22, Pastor Darryl P. Gould, Sr. and members of the…
Miller’s Fate Unclear | Afro
By AFRO Staff It is no secret longtime Maryland Senate President Mike Miller has struggled with health issues over the…
I Say ‘Tew’ Not ‘Two’ (Pt.1)
By Antonio Moore, Special to AFRO “To be Black and woke in America is to be in rage all the…
Cummings Was Charged With Greatness And He Came Through
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, Elijah Eugene Cummings entered the Maryland House of Delegates in January 1983, the year…
Cummings Tribute: From Day One, A Friend
By Kweisi Mfume As we take the time this week to reflect on the life, times and work of Congressman…
Elijah Eugene Cummings: A Friend Indeed
Frances (Toni) Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher Baltimore is a unique city. It’s a city of firsts. It’s a city…
A ‘Giant of a Man With a Gentle Soul’
By Elliott Davis and Emily Top, Capital News Service Elijah Cummings became known to the nation as a Democratic leader…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 25, 2019
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 25, 2019 | Afro MAKE A DONATION Unlike many online publications, afro.com delivers content…
Elijah Cummings Memories | Afro
I remember this picture like it was yesterday.. I ran into you and your wife at the Stevie Wonder Concert.…
Alicia Wilson’s Greatest Memories of Congressman Cummings
Our loss is so great because our lives were enriched by his words and deeds. My greatest memories of Congressman…
Trump Lynching Claim Renews Pain for Kin of Actual Victims
By JAY REEVES Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Willie Edwards Jr., a black truck driver, was killed by Ku…
Hollywood Said ‘No’ To Deon Taylor, So He Made His Own Path
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Deon Taylor doesn’t take no for an answer when it comes to filmmaking. And it’s a…
Former AP Civil Rights Reporter Kathryn Johnson Dies
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer Kathryn Johnson, a trailblazing reporter for The Associated Press whose intrepid coverage of…
Kanye West says Kim Kardashian’s Sexy Attire Affects His ‘Soul’
By AFRO Staff Kanye West recently flipped the script on wife Kim Kardashian, expressing disapproval of her sexy style. On…
Parents Sue Virginia School District Over Racist 2017 Video
By The Associated Press The parents of a Virginia student who say their son was assaulted and bullied by his…
Plastic Foam Ban Takes Effect in Baltimore
By The Associated Press A ban on plastic foam containers aimed at businesses that sell food has taken effect in…
White House: Summit at Trump Property Would Look ‘Lousy’
By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press President Donald Trump dropped plans to hold an international summit at…
How Can I Best Help My Child Who Has a Reading Disability? • EBONY
Almost half of children with an individualized education program (IEP) have learning disabilities, and approximately 5 percent of school-aged children…
Funeral Schedule for Congressman Elijah E. Cummings in Baltimore, MD and Washington DC.
Oct. 23 Public viewing at Morgan State University’s Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, Md. 21218, 10 a.m.…
Another Viewpoint: Where’d The QBs Go?
By Tim Lacy, Special to AFRO The NFL is sending us a watered down product. Have you noticed that for…
Parenting Points: Create Bedtime Routines for Your Children
By Marnita Coleman, Special to AFRO Putting the kids to bed can be a frustrating task. They never want to…
A Survivor’s Survival Guide | Afro
By Natalie L. Jones-Wallace You need a support team, even if it is just one person. I am a 77-year-old…
EXCLUSIVE: President Trump to Deliver Keynote at Benedict College Criminal Justice Reform Event
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent President Donald Trump will travel to Columbia, S.C., on Oct. 25, to deliver…
Kim Kardashian Urges Clemency for Black Death Row Inmate
By The Associated Press Kim Kardashian West has joined a chorus of voices calling for clemency for a Black man…
Dear Black People… | Afro
By Karsonya Wise Whitehead For 400 years, we have tried to appeal to White America’s humanity. We preached love and…
Government Price Arbitration Is Dicey Policy
By Dr. Salatore J. Giorgianni, PharmDMen’s Health Network We are all concerned about the cost of medications. As the leading…
Untreated Breast Cancer: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Story
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Contributor October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the proliferation of pink ribbons is about…
Ex-Officer Who Killed Black Man Given 1-year Prison Sentence
By The Associated Press A former Georgia police officer who fatally shot an unarmed, fleeing Black man was sentenced to…
Unrest at the African Union Follows Firing of Popular Ambassador
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent A speech denouncing France’s colonization of Africa and continued efforts to unite Africa…
Wisconsin Students Walk Out To Protest Racial Slur Firing of Black Employee
By Todd Richmond, The Associated Press Students at a Wisconsin high school skipped class Oct. 18 and marched through the…
Delay in Ex-South African Leader’s Corruption Case as Appeal Planned
By Mogomotsi Magome and Nqobile Ntshangase, The Associated Press Court proceedings for former South African president Jacob Zuma were pushed…
Kendrick Earns NLCS MVP as Nats Win Pennant
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Once upon a time Howie Kendrick was a top prospect on a World…
Melanie Campbell’s Statement Regarding the Passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Tawana Jacobs at (301) 325-8687 Lon Walls at (301) 996-1669 Rachel Noerdlinger at (347) 821-9678 MELANIE…
Remembering Elijah Cummings | Afro
One of my fondest memories is from early 2007, getting up at 5 am to drive to rural W. Virginia…
Rest In Power Rep. Elijah Cummings
“My life is based on pain, passion, and purpose.” -Rep. Elijah Cummings We mourn the loss of an exceptional leader…
CBCF Mourns the Loss of The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2019 CONTACTCJ Epps202.263.2800 CBCF Mourns the Loss of Legislative Giant, Former Board Member, andChampion for the…
LisaRaye McCoy Keeps It Real on ‘Uncensored’ • EBONY
Chicago native LisaRaye McCoy will be at the center of the next episode of Uncensored, TV One’s provocative autobiographical docuseries,…
AFRO to Publish Special Edition Commemorating the life of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings
By AFRO Staff The AFRO is honored to have always been listed as the first job on Rep. Elijah E.…
Blaming Victims of Domestic Violence Must Stop • EBONY
The latest photograph one might find of Tondalo Hall shows her half smiling and dressed in a grayish prison uniform…
BSU & MSU Win, Howard Falls
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Three homecomings on the same day marked the midway point in college football…
Ne-Yo Talks Upcoming Album ‘Good Man’ and Being Monogamous • EBONY
Last month, R&B singer Ne-Yo released a new single, “Good Man,” from his upcoming album of the same name that…
Peer Forward Steers Students Toward College
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, For more than 20 years, PeerForward, formerly known as College Summit, has been…
Remembering A Baltimore Hero | Afro
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington D.C. Editor Father, husband, beloved Baltimorean and Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District Democratic Representative, Elijah Cummings,…
A Tribute to Elijah Cummings
Former Former Senator Nathaniel McFadden. (Courtesy Photo) Our nation, state, city and the communities he so ably served has lost…