As enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), D.C. Health Link, also known as the D.C. Health Benefits Exchange Authority, is at the forefront of an effort to enroll more residents. On Nov. 1, the agency deployed a Care-A-Van to visit several areas in the city. The Care-A-Van, equipped with nine vehicles – including […]
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D.C. Social Scene Mourns Death of Socialite Photographer “Mickey” Thompson Vincent
Melvalee “Mickey” Mitchell Thompson-Vincent, one of Washington D.C.’s Black photojournalists and an AFRO photographer from 2001 to 2006, died Oct. 27. Socialite Photographer Melvalee “Mickey” Mitchell Thompson-Vincent. (Courtesy Photo) Thompson-Vincent was married to D.C. Superior Court Judge William Turk Thompson until his death from a heart attack in 1998. A few years after his death, […]
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Terrence Sterling’s Family Questions Fatal Shooting
The family of Terrence Sterling, the man who was shot and killed by a Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer after leaving a bachelor party earlier this month, recently held a press conference about the incident and their steps moving forward. Sterling’s family and their legal representation appeared before media members on Sept. 29 at […]
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Obama Emphasizes His Legacy’s State of Jeopardy – “Our Progress is on the Ballot”
This Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) annual conference focused on the power of the Black vote throughout various sessions and at the culminating awards dinner. President Obama and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Sept. 17. (AFRO Photo/ Rob Roberts) The 46th Annual Legislative Conference […]
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Yolanda Adams Shares Key to Success
Progression is the key for everyone to keep up-to-date with their bodies, interests, achievements and businesses, according to renowned gospel singer and entrepreneur Yolanda Adams. She said her professional and spiritual endeavors have been centered on ways to improve the mind, body and soul. Renowned gospel singer and radio host Yolanda Adams will perform at […]
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Prince George’s County Economic Development Initiative Focuses on Vets
As part of the initiative to build Maryland’s Prince George’s County into a destination that is both attractive to businesses and people, the Economic Development Corp.(EDC) and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations have scheduled monthly job and career fairs for the next six months to address unemployment within the veteran population. The […]
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Miss USA Advocates Service to Country
Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber appears on the “Fox & friends” television program in New York, Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The newly crowned Miss USA is a 26-year-old Army officer from the District of Columbia. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Deshuana Barber, the recently crowned Miss USA, not only exemplifies patriotism through her service in the Army […]
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CBCF Caps Legislative Conference Weekend with Phoenix Dinner Gala
WASHINGTON D.C. — Even though the Black community has gained several liberties over the years, there is still much more to gain. And, in order to do that, the Black community’s need to vote is essential, which is what several speakers – including President Barack Obama – emphasized during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) […]
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Black Press Hosts Leadership Awards Reception
The National Newspapers Publishers Association recognized four individuals for their leadership skills in the Black Community and also highlighted the significance and need that the Black Press still has in America at their Leadership Awards Reception Sept. 25. Rep. Charles B. Rangel speaking at NNPA 2014 Leadership Awards. (Photo Credit: LaTrina Antoine Washington, AFRO D.C. […]
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Local Chef Competes in Hell’s Kitchen
Chef James Robinson James Robinson’s love for the culinary arts allowed him to enhance his passion through several low moments – including a span of homelessness – to being one of 18 aspiring chefs competing in season 13 of Fox series Hell’s Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsey. “I auditioned for Hell’s Kitchen because I knew it […]
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National Council of Negro Women Holding 56th National Convention
The National Council for Negro Women. The National Council for Negro Women’s 56th national convention, set for this weekend, is the organization’s opportunity to bring about a discussion of the world of African American women. “The National Council of Negro Women is coming together once again in convention to focus on the national concerns of […]
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Black Journalists and ‘AFRO’ Speak About Covering Civil Rights Movement
Charles Smith, James Daughtridge, Dr. Gladys Gary Vaughn, Paul Delaney, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, John J. Oliver Jr. and Dr. Joe Leonard Jr. Journalists providing coverage during the Civil Rights Movement were susceptible to mob violence, death, and emotional reactions, according to a panel composed of two Black media reporters and a publisher for alocal Black […]