April Showers is a magical force of unique kindness and mythical passion. So much so that years ago, a friend would continuously compare her likeness to that of a unicorn. “I thought what I was doing ...

For black women, stereotypes associated with Afros can’t be shed, but their appeal is a nod to history and tradition When I cut my hair last summer, I sheared 12 inches of chemically straightened hair ...

That Black male ritual of going to the barbershop — that quintessential male space where so many of us grew up and where I visited about every two weeks — is now but a distant memory. COVID-19 makes a ...

A detailed guide comparing hybrid techniques, natural hairline design, and price differences between Turkey and the U.S.

Ana Yency Lemús says her grandmother was pulled out of school in El Salvador at the age of 8 after experiencing physical violence and insults over her dark complexion and curly hair. “Today we call ...

Alice T. Crowe, a lawyer, educator and entrepreneur that has practiced law for over 25 years in New York, argues that collective economic action—exemplified by the African Diaspora Federal Credit ...

The Black community in the U.S. is incredibly diverse. Amara La Negra, singer, reality show star and rapper, is known for embracing her afro and her Blackness. But despite all her success, there’s one ...

Afro Charities is renovating the historic Upton Mansion for their headquarters, AFRO News, and AFRO Archives. The project is ...

In 2009, Rue Mapp was thinking about business school, weighing the pros and cons, and wondering if it was the right choice. The former Morgan Stanley analyst turned to her mentor for advice. But ...

The AFRO is a distinguished family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of the Black community since its founding in 1892 by the late Jake Oliver. Originally established as a weekly newspaper in ...

“Creating spaces like the Afro Youth Conference is essential. When young people feel seen, valued and supported, they gain ...

If I wasn't reviewing Afro Samurai, fighting Brother 6 would have been the point where I threw the controller at the floor, screamed an obscenity, and sold the game back to GameStop. Packing a ...