Staccato Powell, a former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud in a scheme to fraudulently gain control of multiple church properties in ...

The Baltimore Community Foundation's Black Philanthropy Circle has awarded $1 million in grants to support Black-led nonprofits in Baltimore.

Baltimore women entrepreneurs, Montana Logan and Elisa Milan, are breaking barriers in the male-dominated food industry by ...

Discover the importance of preserving the truth about slavery and racism in American history. Learn why the National Museum of African American History and Culture matters.

Discover how Nate Couser, founder of The Artist Exchange and VashtiBlue Jewelry Studio, is preserving and promoting Black art through his unique creations.

Arena Players, the oldest African-American community theater in the US, is undergoing renovations. Artistic director Donald Owens discusses the theater's legacy and future.

Small towns and regions across the U.S. hold vibrant histories and cultures deeply rooted in their communities. Places like Eatonville, Fla. and New Bedford, Mass. preserve rich traditions that ...

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy (D) will partner with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to help the county advance education, youth mentorship and social justice initiatives over ...

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Washington, D.C.’s unemployment rate climbed to 6 percent in July — the highest in the nation for the third consecutive month — fueled by mass federal worker layoffs under President Trump’s workforce ...

Kalilah Wright, a Black immigrant woman and Brooklyn native, founded the customized T-shirt company Mess in the Bottle in 2016 to share positive messages and amplify Black voices in her community.

The 47th president’s takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force and his threats to extend the same approach to other ...