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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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District of Columbia Monkeypox outbreak – highest per capita rate in U.S.
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor District of Columbia officials reported the highest number of monkeypox cases per capita in the United States this week. The news comes as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and District officials are still grappling with the roll out of testing and vaccination for the virus. At a […]
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Heat Emergency in D.C. Until Monday – Cooling Stations, Pools, Spray Parks Open Extended Hours
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor It is going to be HOT this weekend. With anticipated weekend temperatures ranging between 95 and 100 degrees, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a heat emergency through Monday. District officials do not want you to try and “tough this one out.” Cooling Centers and Pools will be open for […]
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Election Day: Where are the souls of Black folk in Prince George’s County?
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Election Day in Prince George’s County Maryland is a major affair. The County is Maryland’s second most populous county with close to a million residents (967,201) and counting. Prince George’s County is also the largest predominantly Black county in Maryland, with close to 60 percent of the population reporting […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris Keynotes 113th Annual N.A.A.C.P. Convention
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Vice President Kamala Harris will keynote the 113th annual National N.A.A.C.P. Convention Monday, in Atlantic City, giving convention delegates both a progress report and a view of the road ahead for the Biden Administration. N.A.A.C.P. President, Derrick Johnson announced Harris’ presence at a press conference held at the Atlantic City […]
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Jump in, summer’s here! There’s a pool near you in the DMV
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Swim season is in high gear throughout the DMV and pools in the District, Prince George’s, and Montgomery counties are open and ready for you to come on down to enjoy summer pool-side fun. The AFRO will be out at pools and recreation centers throughout the DMV this summer. […]
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Women’s march organizers plan protest rally and convention this summer
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The Women’s March is set to kick a summer of activism into high gear on July 9 as national protests continue to ignite around the country. The 2022 Women’s Convention is scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14. In the wake of the […]
