Afro Charities builds bridges across generations and socioeconomic divides through artistic and educational projects inspired by the AFRO American Newspapers’ archives.

As a nonprofit partner to the AFRO, we care for their archives, and create meaningful opportunities for our community to engage with this indispensable resource.

Afro Charities, Inc. is a registered 501(C)3 organization, established in 1963.

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“Working with this collection was cathartic.”

— SHAN Wallace, commissioned artist

Board of Directors

Dr. OluwaTosin Adegbola Richard
Karen Bond
Rashida Bumbray
Beverly Carter, Esq.
Dana Cole

Dr. Frances Murphy Draper
Chanel Compton Johnson
Robert D. Matthews
Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt
Robin W. Wood, Esq.