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Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, clinching victory in the Brickyard 400 after a tense finish that included a ...
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has launched a second Innocence Project clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, joining the existing clinic at the University ...
New efforts are being made to improve public safety and reduce juvenile recidivism. Learn about the initiatives in Washington, D.C.
The current commander-in-chief is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ stadium deal unless the NFL team reverts to its former name, the Redskins—a move widely criticized as racially ...
Discover the powerful role that families play in supporting young activists' journeys in areas like animal rights, gun violence prevention, and equal representation.
ICE raids and anti-Black racism are creating a climate of fear and trauma for immigrant students, undermining their mental health and ability to learn. Advocates and educators warn that without urgent ...
Tamla Olivier, recently appointed as CEO of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), sat down with the AFRO to discuss her journey as a Black woman in corporate leadership, her commitment to community ...
Rare Essence, D.C.'s iconic go-go band, has been delighting fans with their unique funk sound for over 40 years. Discover ...
Discover the intersection of Black history and disability rights, featuring icons like Sojourner Truth, Brad Lomax, and Lois ...
D.C. implements extended curfew zones to curb juvenile crime at night. New policy allows police to designate temporary zones ...
Former Louisville cop receives almost three years in prison for role in botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor, despite ...