Black Workers Optimistic About Jobs, Less So About Retirement
AARP report finds 3 in 4 think financial situation will be better a year from now
Blacks and Whites With Same Education Have Similar Incomes
Whites remain well ahead in savings, home equity
How to Find a Mentor for Your Small Business
Experienced advisers can help your business grow
5 Mistakes Couples Make When Planning for Retirement
Steps you can take to avoid disagreements
Coronavirus and Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Rates Still Lagging for Blacks, Hispanics
New report shows that despite narrowing gap, minorities still at greater risk for the coronavirus
Blacks Hospitalized for COVID-19 Face Higher Odds of Death
Study suggests lack of resources strain hospitals serving minority communities
Earlier Colorectal Cancer Screenings Recommended
Task force guidelines lower the starting age from 50 to 45
Your ACA Health Insurance Enrollment Checklist
Guide to understanding costs, coverage, subsidies and how to sign up for a plan
Black and Latina Women Focus on Self-Care During Pandemic
AARP survey finds 63% of women 50+ put more emphasis on inner health than outward appearances
Work and Money
Small Biz Owners Tell AARP How They Survived 2020
Government aid and switching to online sales helped
Joy Supreme
7 Tips for African American Hair Care After Age 50
Your style can still flourish — all it takes is some TLC
The Bonds of Black Sororities and Fraternities Last a Lifetime
Black Greek life relationships span generations
Entertainment
Did You Know There Was a 'Black Woodstock' in 1969?
A new documentary uncovers the remarkable Summer of Soul
AARP Presents 'Smokey Wrote That'
Motown legend and prolific songwriter Smokey Robinson tells the stories behind timeless hits
Your Ultimate Guide to This Summer’s Best Movies
Don’t miss any of the action with our critics’ picks of what’s coming and where to catch them
Great Reads
Scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr's List of Must-Read Books
Top picks focus on the African American experience
Travel
Remembering Heroes on Boston's Black Heritage Trail
A bronze memorial to African American Civil War soldiers is a stirring stop in the historic city
Detroit's Motown Museum Is a Must-See for Music Lovers
A guide to the legendary launching pad for Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and other superstars
Memorial Highlights Ties Between University, Slavery
UVA monument guides other colleges that are exploring their ties to enslaved people
Veteran's Voices
Tuskegee Airman's Sons Recall Father's Passion for Flying
Herb Jones Jr. could be found at the airport in his 90s
AARP Salutes John Ingraham for His Service in the US Army
John Ingraham served in Iraq and Desert Storm
Hero of WWII Boosted Morale by Sorting Soldiers' Mail
Hilda Griggs is one of the last members of her unit
Video Spotlight
A Day in the Life of a 68-Year-Old Fitness Expert
Fitness expert shares her daily routine to stay healthy
Former Astronaut and NFL Player on His Second Career
Leland Melvin on space mission and much more
Civil Rights Pioneer Thrives With Granddaughter’s Help
Rob Grier was the first black player in the Sugar Bowl
Franklin McCain Participated in Lunch Counter Sit In
His protest helped the Civil Rights Movement in 1960
After 10 Days on Ventilator, COVID Patient Beats Odds
Mother is grateful to medical team for care
Darryl McDaniels on Becoming the King of Rock
Run D.M.C. musician reveals what fueled his success
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