By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Prince George’s County is gearing up to send students back to school in style and prepared for a year of success, through discounts and programming for the whole family to appreciate. Maryland’s Tax-Free Week kicked off August 11, according to WJLA, and ends on Saturday, August 17. The week […]
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Posted inD.C. Community, District of Columbia Government, Mayor Muriel Bowser, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Mayor Pushes for Permanent Free Circulator
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com With the high cost of living, rising Metro prices and demand for reliable transportation in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is on a campaign to offer a permanent free option to get around the city- The Circulator. Currently free to riders through a special program offered by the Mayor’s Office, […]
Posted inHealth, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Mayor Urges for Cannabis Legalization
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The pot possession to prison pipeline has historically affected communities of color and become another factor in inequities faced, but now District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Boswer is emphasizing the need for marijuana legalization and law reform with her campaign #SafeCannabisDC. “It’s time to legalize marijuana. For years, marijuana […]
Posted inNEWS, Washington D.C. News
Local Newsmakers Honored
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com When studying to be a journalist, many programs teach a need for grit and fearlessness in order to relay stories and speak truth to power, and that is what esteemed journalists Alexi McCammond and Dr. Sheila Brooks do in their work and action. McCammond’s and Brooks’ dedication to their […]
Posted inAfro Briefs, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Former AU Student Body President Defeats Neo-Nazis
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com When Taylor Dumpson broke barriers as American University’s first female Black student body president in 2017, a masked person responded by hanging bananas and nooses around campus the day after her inauguration. As if that blatant act of racism wasn’t enough, Andrew Anglin, publisher of the neo-Nazi site […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Books, ENTERTAINMENT, Music
AFRO Exclusive: Bebe Winans Tells All in New Book
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com At only 56 years of age, Gospel singer Bebe Winans has already achieved the title of “legendary”- partially because for most of his life he’s been performing- and his new book explains how he was “born for” entertaining audiences and spreading God’s word through music. Winans’ new book Born […]
Posted inMaryland Government, NEWS, POLITICS, Prince George's County News
State’s Attorney Celebrates Life and Achievements
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com A gated community and posh restaurant served as the backdrop of the camaraderie at the forefront of State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy’s “45 and Fabulous Birthday Party,” at The Grove in Upper Marlboro, Md. on August 1. The celebration brought out several politicians, public servants and members of the Prince […]
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, Religion, TV and Film, Washington D.C. News
Kirk Franklin Brings Inspiration to the MGM
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The MGM National Harbor might be known for its slots, tables, clubs, restaurants and shopping, but Kirk Franklin brought the Holy Spirit to the lavish casino on July 26. In a concert that lasted over three and a half hours, and with Franklin’s set consisting of about two hours […]
Posted inD.C Sports, National Sports, NEWS, Sports, Washington D.C. News
Coco Comes to D.C.
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Rising tennis sensation Cori “Coco” Gauff is coming off her Wimbledon high, where she wowed the world when she defeated legendary player Venus Williams, and keeping up momentum at Citi Open. “I’m excited to be playing in D.C. It’s one of my favorite cities,” Gauff said at the Citi […]
Posted inNEWS, Washington D.C. News
Dyson Celebrates Black Genius
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Last weekend thousands of Black leaders, educators and power brokers descended into Washington, D.C. to celebrate The NETwork Black Integrated Communications Professionals (BICP) and AT&T’s first Employee Resource Group serving, educating and empowering the African American community for 50 years. Before affirmative action, in 1969, three Black managers founded […]
Posted inNational News, NEWS, Religion
Respected Minister Killed
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The Rev. Sheldon “Sarge” Stoudemire, 57, a well-respected minister of Braddock, Pa., was doing what he loved- serving others- when he was fatally shot in the wee hours of Sat., July 27. Stoudemire worked at Northside Common Ministries men’s shelter on the North Side of Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood. The […]
Posted inNEWS, Technology, Washington D.C. News
Rocket Scientist Gets Obama Love
By Micha Green , AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com As commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11 took place all last week, a barrier-breaking hometown hero with beauty, brains and #BlackGirlMagic was also celebrated, receiving a major shout-out from former President Barack Obama. D.M.V. native Tiffany Davis is an aerospace engineer. Even with […]
