In an exclusive interview with the AFRO, TC Carson talked about mental health, his career and new projects. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com You may have loved watching him while he was “living single” as Kyle on the show by the same name, but legendary actor, singer and arts activist TC […]
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#HBCUMonth: Students Urge Their Peers to Get Involved, Vote
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While college campuses might look a bit different this year, September marks the celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) month and Sept. 20- Sept. 24 is National HBCU Week. This conference was planned under the White House Initiative on HBCUs. However, even when the glitz of […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
March On Washington Film Festival: Shedding Light On “Who Tells the Story”
In its eighth year, the March on Washington Film Festival is from Sept. 20-27, with the theme “Who Tells the Story?”. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While COVID-19 canceled a lot of cultural and social events, the pandemic has not stopped protests and the fight for equity and justice– as is […]
Posted inNEWS
Notorious R.B.G. Dead at 87 After 27 Years of SCOTUS Service
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18 at the age of 87. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com After 27 years of service as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 87 years of life, and five bouts of cancer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18. Despite […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art All Night Back with Virtual Touch
Although people won’t get to engage with local artists i as in years past, the virtual edition of D.C.’s Art All Night is from Sept. 13-26. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com As has been the tradition since it started in Shaw 11 years ago, Washingtonians will be treated to free art […]
Posted inBUSINESS
District Holds National Maternal and Infant Health Summit
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s National Maternal and Infant Health Summit is from Sept. 15 to Sept. 18. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While the COVID-19 pandemic may have put a pause to nationwide and local in-person events, D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt and Executive Director of D.C.’s Thrive by Five […]
Posted inD.C. Community, D.C. Government, District of Columbia Government, National News, NEWS, POLITICS, Washington D.C. News
First Black Woman U.S. Senator, D.C. Senator Dead at 94
Sen. Florence Howard Pendleton (D), who represented the District of Columbia in the Senate from 1990-2007, died on Sept. 10. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Although she was born in Columbus, Georgia, Sen. Florence Howard Pendleton (D), broke barriers and fought for justice and freedom in her adopted hometown of D.C., […]
Posted inD.C. Community
D.C. Students Go Back to School
Although back-to-school was virtual, parents submitted photos of their students as they begin the 2020-2021 school year in D.C. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Under the hashtags #ReopenStrong and #DCPSatHome, District of Columbia Public Schools kicked off the 2020-2021 school year virtually. While back-to-school was untraditional, parents across the area posted […]
Posted inNEWS
March Speakers Issue Call to ‘Fulfill’ King’s ‘Dream’
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The rays of a D.C. August summer sun beamed as thousands of protestors waved signs and massive flags that said “Black Lives Matter,” and proudly raised their fists to proclaim “Black Power,” as passionate speakers spoke from the morning to early afternoon, at the “Get Your Knee Off […]
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D.C. Police Fatally Shoot 18-Year Old
Deon Kay, 18, was fatally shot by MPD on Sept. 2. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Deon Kay of Southeast, D.C., just turned 18 a month ago, and while he may have been considered legal age by law when he was fatally shot by a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer on […]
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CBCF Kicks Off Annual Legislative Conference
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com COVID-19 could not stop the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) from holding its 49th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC)! While 30,000 members of the Black elite are not descending upon D.C. for a week of panels, performances and parties, important work will still occur for this year’s virtual convention. […]
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
Meet the Black Farmer
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Anita Robinson is a Black farmer or “earth steward,” who specializes in growing vegetables, fruits and cut flowers without herbicides, pesticides and insecticides, as well as a beekeeper and owns Agriculture/Botanical Bites & Provisions. AFRO: What is your exact job title? What are your responsibilities and duties and […]
