By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Officials in Prince George’s County have announced that students will start the 2022-2023 school year with masks on. The PGCPS website recently notified parents that masking is now required of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students and employees. “In light of the highly contagious COVID-19 BA.5 variant, Prince […]
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Biden makes good on the promise to address the country’s massive student loan debt
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Today, the Biden Administration announced a targeted student debt relief plan designed to support working- and middle-class families. Features of the plan include: Up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers who earn less than $125,000 […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Hosts Back to School Event in Southwest DC As Community Prepares for Return to DC Public Schools This Week
By Deborah BaileyAFRO D.C. Editor The Black community surrounding Lansburg Park in SW D.C. has seen major changes in the 14 years since the Washington Nationals Park opened in 2008. Members of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Omicron Eta Lambda Alumni Chapter have walked with residents through the construction of new high-rise residences, buildings, fancy new restaurants […]
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Updates on legislative action towards reparations for African Americans
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor and H.R. Harris, Special for the AFRO With a flurry of legislative activity on Capitol Hill in the weeks before Congress adjourns, many advocates in the Black Community have asked what progress has been made on U.S. Reparations for African Americans. The White House and Congress are preparing major […]
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MELLOW 39th ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in D.C. AFTER MULTPLE SHOOTINGS ROCKED THE CITYs
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The 39th Annual National Night out celebration was a mellow event this year at the Kennedy Recreation Center in the Shaw Historic District in NW D.C. Children played on the Center’s wide-open grass field, tucked amidst the garden apartment buildings and row houses that define the neighborhood. Men […]
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It’s Tax Free Weekend in Virginia: August 5-7
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor August equals Tax Free weeks and weekends across the US. This weekend, Northern Virginia is your destination for tax-free savings. Virginia’s Tax Free Weekend – or Sales Tax Holiday, officially starts Friday August 5 at 12:01 PM and runs through August 7 at 11:59 pm. Virginia’s tax-free bargains are […]
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National Council of Negro Women Connects with Diasporan Countries Suffering from Climate Change with ‘Trees of Hope’ Campaign
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is calling on Black women across America to take an active role in combating climate change and become part of the international green revolution by participating in the organization’s Trees of Hope campaign. “The Trees of Hope campaign is borne out of […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
As counties become more diverse, new voices need to be at the table
Reporters Notebook: Inclusive civic engagement By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The National Association of Counties (NAC) just ended their annual conference on Inclusive Civic Engagement in Colorado this week. County Executives and officials across America are finding out, like all of us who live in counties, that the regions surrounding our major metropolitan cities […]
Posted inNational News
Biden promotes assault weapon ban in message to National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor President Joseph R. Biden kicked off a campaign to ban assault weapons on America’s streets in an address to Black law enforcement officers this week. “We send you out to do your jobs on the streets flooded with weapons of war,” Biden said. “If you can’t support banning weapons […]
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Aminta Breaux’s first five years at Bowie State University, opening doors virtually and literally
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Fresh from celebrating her fifth anniversary as President of Bowie State University in July 2022, Aminta H. Breaux is racing to excellence with her leadership team. At the top of Breaux’s list is preparing the campus for the start of Fall semester 2022. She hopes this year is the campus’ […]
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DMV and Baltimore Black Restaurant Week through July 31
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Looking for that next high-quality eatery to add to your “favorites” list. Then of course, it’s time to get out and try one of the Black-owned restaurants in the DMV or Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week is happening now through July 31st. Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell, and Derek Robinson established the […]
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Maryland Democratic election round up: Prince George’s County residents vote to stay with current leadership in top county posts
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Angela Alsobrooks soared above her contenders on Primary Election Day to secure the Democratic nomination for a second term as Prince George’s County Executive. Alsobrooks faced competition from Sherman Hardy, Tonya Sweat, Leigh Bodden and Billy W. Bridges, yet walked away with 90 percent of the total vote. Alsobrooks […]