By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Shawn Cosby decided the premier for 33rd and Memphis her latest independent film about the crossroads demanded by life’s decisions, had to premier in the Washington, D.C. area. “33rd and Memphis” is layered with dance, excitement, turmoil, self-awareness, love, and forgiveness and premieres at the American Film Institute’s […]
Author Archives: Cara Williams
Posted inMaryland Government
Billy W. Bridges: A plan to bridge the North-South divide in Prince George’s County
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Billy W. Bridges, 61, worked for the Prince George’s County school system for 24 years and has seen the county’s uneven economic growth, persistent problems with public safety, and lack of access to first-rate medical care. He has a plan. Bridges, originally from Mississippi, came to Prince George’s […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Moisette ‘Tonya’ Sweat calls for new leadership in Prince George’s County
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Moisette “Tonya” Sweat, 49, is an attorney who has never run for public office. She says she understands the DMV political environment well because of her work with the local, state and federal government. Sweat says she is infuriated with what she sees as the “lack of leadership” […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Sherman Hardy: Drawing on military experience to make Prince George’s County affordable and equitable
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Sherman Hardy, 38, says he has always been the youngest in the boardroom and many of the rooms he has entered to make major decisions. The Air Force veteran, originally from Miami, Fla., is running for Prince George’s County executive because “I care about my county and how […]
Posted inNational News
The 2022 Gay Pride March, New York City: a reporter’s reflection
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO I became an ally today. It started slowly. I walked through flamboyant floats, outrageous outfits, and striking men dressed in drag. I wondered to myself: “Is that what Pride is all about.” I learned today, it is so much more. Though I am not gay, people may assume […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Youth explore the Arts in Prince George’s County
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO The Society is a national non-profit organization for women in the arts – and has used their skill, talents and connections to support the arts – creating more artful communities and schools. The Harbor City Maryland Chapter has been creating communities that are more artful since 2017. The […]