By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Modern audiences are all too familiar with topics regarding racial inequities, widespread gentrification, car service regulations, senseless violence, PTSD and unhealthy relationships with parents and children, which is why it is a true testament that August Wilson’s “Jitney,” set and written in the late 1970s, is a timeless story […]
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Theatre Review: An Artistic, Chilling Conversation on Colorism
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com When walking in the theatre for Round House’s “School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play,” audiences suddenly leave an artistic center and are transported to a high school cafeteria and all the entertaining, terrifying, horrifying and sentimental memories connected to that central gathering location. The cafeteria isn’t just […]
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Woolly Mammoth Tackles Race, Perception
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor It’s not very often that by the end of a play, there are empty theatre seats, audience members out of place and no clear curtain call for actors to take their bows. Yet that’s exactly what happened when the house lights came on at Woolly Mammoth’s version of Jackie […]
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Sweet, Savory Brunch Vibes Comes to Georgia Avenue
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Just a couple years ago restaurant industry veterans Monique Rose and Chef Sammy Davis were on the verge of homelessness; now they have $12 million of revenue- last counted. Since starting they’re Milk & Honey concept in Beltsville, Md. in 2016, the two have blossomed into restauranteurs with several […]
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D.C. Statehood Week: Standing Up for 51
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com “51! 51! 51,” Washingtonians shouted at the kickoff for D.C. Statehood Week on Sept. 16. Officials and residents alike are advocating for D.C. becoming the 51st state. “I was born without representation, but I will not die without representation,” District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser told the crowd passionately […]
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, D.C. Community, ENTERTAINMENT, Music, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
The REACH Kicks Off at Kennedy Center
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com “This is the first time, I’ve seen an event like this ,” said Pamela Pynell and several other passerbyers as they marveled at the architecture, performances, workshops and events at the Opening Festival of the REACH, a $250 million expansion at the Kennedy Center in Northwest, Washington, D.C. on […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Congressman John Lewis Kicks off CBC Week
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Just a day before the bustling streets of downtown D.C. becomes a hub and homecoming for Black politicians, businessmen and go-getters, The Delegate rooftop restaurant was filled with African American professionals excited to party with a purpose, prior to the official kickoff of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) […]
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Congress Calls for Media Diversity
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com On Sept. 10, Congresswoman Val Demings (D- FL) introduced a bipartisan and bicameral resolution, along with Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) and Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), in hopes of promoting more diversity in media, ultimately, having a more informed electorate. “I am glad to join with […]
Posted inD.C. Government, National News, NEWS, POLITICS
CBCF Celebrates ‘400 Years of Our Legacy, Our Possibilities’
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com In about a week African Americans will descend upon the nation’s capital for an epic week of Black excellence, politics, agendas and celebrations at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). From Sept. 11-15 this year’s CBCF ALC will hold panels, productions and parties all under […]
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Amazon Says “No” To Westphalia
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com In late July, the AFRO reported that Amazon was expected to open a fulfillment center in the growing Westphalia Towne Center area, however, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said that the company no longer plans to use that location. “I was informed by the company that planned to build […]
Posted inD.C. Community, District of Columbia Government, Mayor Muriel Bowser, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
New School Year, New Facilities
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and her administration were busy throughout the city cutting ribbons and welcoming teachers and students to new facilities on the first day of school. The mayor began the day leading a “Slow Down” campaign at Lincoln Park, encouraging motorists to take heed to […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Food, LIFE & STYLE, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Broccoli City Launches ‘Food & Grooves’
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com This fall music enthusiasts and foodies alike will be able to converge at D.C.’s Union Market for a cultural experience that will titillate both the taste buds and ear buds. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Broccoli City, Live Nation Urban and the James Beard Foundation are teaming up for “Food […]
