From left to right, first time voters David R. Lee Jr., Janiyah Brown, and Espeana Green. (Courtesy Photos) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com First time voters are projected to be key in the 2020 election, and young people are making their voices heard. According to PBS Newshour, of the 50 million people who […]
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AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor
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DCPS Announces Delay in School Reopening after Teachers Strike
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com One week before District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) was scheduled to allow eligible elementary students to return to buildings for in-person learning, educators and members of Washington Teachers Union (WTU) took a stance that pushed DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee to announce via Twitter on Nov. 2 […]
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Entrepreneur’s Global Green Book, Campaign for Black Agenda
Sinclair Skinner of ILoveBlackPeople.com spoke to the {AFRO} about his ventures to protect and empower Black people globally and his new Get out the Vote campaign. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com When this reporter went live with ILoveBlackPeople.com founder Sinclair Skinner, people tuning in described him as a “pioneer” and “Tuskegee […]
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Philadelphia Police Kill Man in Need of Medical Assistance
Walter Wallace was killed by Philadelphia police on Oct. 26, leading to major unrest in the city. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com On Oct. 26, Walter Wallace Jr.’s family called emergency services for an ambulance. however police officers showed up instead, and fatally shot the 27-year-old father of nine. While […]
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Gregory Converted, Committed, Soon-to-be Cardinal
Archbishop Wilton Gregory will become the first African American elevated to cardinal on Nov. 28. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com On Sunday, Oct. 25, as many committed Catholics and worshippers woke up for Sunday services, news broke that Pope Francis elevated Washington, D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory and 12 others worldwide, to […]
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Family, City Wants Answers After 20-Year-Old Killed in Police Chase
Karon Hylton, 20, died, Oct. 23, after police chased him on a Revel moped for not wearing a helmet. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Karon Hylton, 20, was headed to get his car keys from a friend’s house on a ride-share Revel moped scooter when D.C. police chased him, Oct. 23, […]
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Step Afrika Founder Honored as ‘Creative Force’ in Strathmore’s Monuments
Step Afrika! Founder C. Brian Williams is one of the artists featured in “Monuments: Creative Forces,” at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com There’s nothing like the sting of a pandemic to understand the key role art plays in communities, culture, society and the world. Through their […]
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Cool Kids Vinyl Brings Nostalgic Vibes to H Street
Matt Talley opened Cool Kids Vinyl in collaboration and on top of Maketto on H Street Northeast. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Although the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down and limited services at many Washington D.C. establishments, Matthew Talley and his new venue Cool Kids Vinyl persevered. The venue is not […]
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Meet the Breast Cancer Fighter: Part II
The Rev. Dr. Unnia Pettus, who has overcome many challenges in the past, is currently fighting breast cancer among other illnesses, yet keeps her faith in God and remains an active, giving and ministering member of the community. (Courtesy Photo) Interviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus is […]
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Meet the Breast Cancer Fighter: Part I
The Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus,an educator, minister and leader, who is currently battling late stage metastatic Her2+ breast cancer, opened up with the {AFRO} about her achievements, previous health challenges and current fight. (Courtesy Photo) Interviewed By Micha Green Transcribed By Etolia Magdalena The Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus is an educator, minister, and […]
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Former City Administrator Joins Howard as New SVP
Former D.C. City Administrator Rashad Young will officially join the institution as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer effective Oct. 12. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Howard University announced that former D.C. City Administrator Rashad Young will officially join the institution as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Strategy Officer […]
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Smoke From Western Fires Leaves D.C. Area As Winds Arrive
While smoke from the California fires hung over the D.M.V., as in this photo taken in College Park, Maryland, it dissipated due to high winds and rain, but could possibly return. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The high-altitude smoke that hung over much of the East Coast last week dissipated with […]