The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they ...

Blending both art history and fashion, Thomas’ depiction of Afro Goddess with Hand Between Legs mimics the seductive pose of classic portraiture; however, the bright colors and patterns pop from the ...