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The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO 130 years ago with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy.
Diversity in U.S. Olympic Winter Games 2026 | AFRO American …
Jan 15, 2026 · 133 years ago we were covering Post-Reconstruction when a former enslaved veteran started the AFRO with $200 from his land-owning wife. In 2022 we endorsed Maryland’s first Black …
Oldest Black newspaper, AFRO, earns national recognition | AFRO ...
Oct 21, 2025 · The AFRO-American Newspapers, founded in 1892 by John H. Murphy Sr., is the nation’s oldest continuously published Black-owned newspaper still owned by the founding family.
2025 highlights: Historic elections, social movements and global shifts
Dec 27, 2025 · By Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com The year 2025 delivered moments that reshaped politics, culture and daily life across the globe.
History in motion: A look at the Black athletes of the 2026 Winter ...
Feb 14, 2026 · By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO mabbott@afro.com The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy and there are Black athletes across many disciplines …
2026 D.C. House delegate race: A battle for representation | AFRO ...
Dec 31, 2025 · 133 years ago we were covering Post-Reconstruction when a former enslaved veteran started the AFRO with $200 from his land-owning wife. In 2022 we endorsed Maryland’s first Black …
AFRO High Tea returns to Baltimore
May 5, 2025 · The AFRO -American Newspapers will host its annual High Tea on Saturday, April 26, at Martin’s West, celebrating community organizations that have shaped Baltimore for generations.
Oct 10, 2025 · The AFRO's DBN is powerful because it reaches a targeted local market. Advertisers receive greater audience attention and acceptance when their ads play alongside AFRO content.