New efforts are being made to improve public safety and reduce juvenile recidivism. Learn about the initiatives in Washington, D.C.

Floyd Taliaferro IV is the CEO of All Walks of Life (AWL), a Maryland-based organization focused on improving urban communities through culturally responsive mental health care. This week, he shares ...

Baltimore City is working to combat youth homelessness through programs in its public schools. With Black youth especially affected, the community leaders are working to address housing instability ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

At Beadly Speaking Kidz Jewelry Camp, Baltimore girls aren't just learning how to make earrings and necklaces — they’re ...

Learn about the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities, the stigma surrounding them, and the importance of self-advocacy and empowerment.

Rare Essence, D.C.'s iconic go-go band, has been delighting fans with their unique funk sound for over 40 years. Discover ...

Former Louisville cop receives almost three years in prison for role in botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor, despite ...

D.C. implements extended curfew zones to curb juvenile crime at night. New policy allows police to designate temporary zones ...