Retired Maj. Neill Franklin says while police academies provide solid legal instruction, much of that training is lost once officers hit the streets. He believes stronger supervision and ongoing ...

Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new work “We Are Gathered” explores same-sex marriage and Black queer love amid renewed ...

B Special to the AFRO Few attorneys are as closely tied to America’s civil rights struggles as Benjamin Crump. Known for representing families in high-profile wrongful death cases, Crump has become a ...

Police brutality inflicts deep, lasting trauma on families and communities, while cities across the U.S. face mounting financial burdens from costly misconduct settlements. Advocates say adopting ...

Since the death of George Floyd, many educators have taken it upon themselves to introduce lessons on racial equity, justice and emotional resilience—especially in underserved communities. Despite ...

DDS, MAGD, ABGD, is chief dental officer at United Concordia Dental. He leads the company’s oral and overall health efforts and oversees its professional affairs, dental directors and clinical and ...

Two Black men—military veteran Matthew Stuart and young professional Koby Greene—reflect on the realities of being Black in America, sharing how racial perception, media stereotypes and emotional ...

At the Greater Baltimore State of the Market event, city leaders, investors and developers emphasized the region’s momentum.

Shifts in policy related to policing are raising concern, as activists and experts voice concern about lost progress.

In a series of overnight social media posts filled with capital letters and accusations, the president called for a federal ...

Federal officials are reversing course on police reform agreements in Minneapolis and Louisville, prompting uncertainty ...

Experience the excitement of the 150th running of Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, including the Preakness Festival and the ...