By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Despite the continued spread of COVID-19, the nation’s capital entered its second phase of reopening on June 22, meaning that non-essential businesses and restaurants are open for indoor shopping and dining at 50 percent of occupancy, and requiring clientele to wear masks and maintain social distancing protocol- remaining […]
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Congressional Leaders To Vote for D.C. Statehood
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com June 26 will be a historic day in Congressional and District of Columbia record, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D- California) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D- Maryland) announced that is the day when the House will vote on D.C. statehood. Pelosi, Hoyer, D.C.’s Representative to Congress Eleanor […]
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Juneteenth: Celebrating and Still Fighting
Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The celebration of Juneteenth comes during a revolutionary time in America, where hundreds of thousands protestors are emphasizing the importance of Black Lives and fighting for equity and true freedom. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863 technically freeing all slaves, it took two years on June 19, […]
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Meet the Organizer
Interviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Zada Smallwood, 18 is a recent graduate of South County High School and plans to attend Sacramento State in the fall where she will be majoring in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys running track and did so for 4 years in high school. She also […]
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Silverman’s Tweet Deflects Support for Black Lives Matter DC
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com On June 8 activists from Black Lives Matter and other concerned residents asked Council member Elissa Silverman (I- At-large) via Twitter if she would defund the police; however, while the Jewish politician expressed her support of the movement, she used her reply for a backhanded deflection towards support […]
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D.C. Council Passes Emergency Police Reform Bill
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com After more than two weeks of protests in the nation’s capital and worldwide, with thousands speaking out against police brutality and systemic racism, on June 9, the District of Columbia Council voted unanimously to pass emergency legislation that will dramatically affect the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The Comprehensive […]
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Mayor Announces Slow Streets for Public Social Distancing
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The District of Columbia is in its first phase of reopening and creeping towards criteria that would constitute Phase Two; and with the summer sun in full effect, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is now offering Washingtonians a way to be out and about, while also social distancing. On […]
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Black Lives Matter Plaza Leads Road to The White House
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com When George Clinton collaborated with Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Yo-Yo, KAM, MC Breed and Pupa Curley for the 1993 song, “Paint the White House Black,” it was a means of positive protest against systemic racism, police brutality and unjust treatment of Black communities. Some 27 years […]
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Meet the Essential Worker
Interviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Le’Asha Julius is an actor and rapper, native to the Washington Metropolitan Area, who is serving on the frontlines as a delivery service worker. AFRO: Tell us about your life as an artist before the pandemic? Le’Asha Julius is an actor and rapper serving as a delivery service […]
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‘The High Note’ Review: Ross Rocks in Predictable Film’s Ode to Old Music
By Micha Green Special to the AFRO As June marks the official celebration of Black Music Month, “The High Note,” is the perfect film for music lovers and history buffs alike. Despite the fact this reporter found the film, a bit predictable at points, it was heartwarming with a great soundtrack, impressive music history and […]
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From Peaceful Protesting to a President Posing
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Thousands took to the streets of downtown D.C., June 1, to protest systemic racism after the unlawful death of George Floyd, who died from the murderous knee of Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer who pinned his neck down for more than eight minutes, while other officers observed. […]
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Meet the Pageant Queen
Interviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor Sydney Jackson, 18, is the reigning Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2020. Sydney graduated from the Edmund Burke School in Washington, D.C. where she was the co-president of the student body, played varsity volleyball, was a member of the schools feminist cooperative club, the students of color […]