Preserving History and Empowering Communities: Afro Charities and the AFRO American Newspapers

Founded in 1892 by John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man, the AFRO American Newspapers is the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States. For over 130 years, the AFRO has not only served as a trusted source of information but has also played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of Baltimore’s predominantly Black neighborhoods by providing job opportunities, journalist training, and community engagement.