Democratic House Whip and Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer led a group of House Democrats who came to Howard University to dramatize the impact, they say, that Republican-led spending cuts have on Black and Hispanic college students and their families. WASHINGTON — House Democrats came to Howard University to dramatize how, they say, Republican-initiated federal funding […]
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Young D.C. Author Creates Natural Hair Superhero
Natalie McGriff’s comic book “The Adventures of Moxie Girl” is helping to build self-esteem and vocabulary skills of Black girls. (Courtesy Photo) “I didn’t like my hair and I didn’t like to read,” were the first words 8-year-old Natalie McGriff spoke during a recent interview with the AFRO. Fortunately for McGriff, her mother’s intuition and […]
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Energy Industry Could Be Beneficial for African Americans
David K. Owens, executive vice president of Business Operations, Group and Regulatory Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute. It is expected over the several few years that utility companies across the United States will spend between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion on infrastructure investments. Those investments and the projected growth of the energy industry could […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Forest Whitaker Joins ‘Roots’ Remake
By Special to the AFRO Forest Whitaker is joining the remake of “Roots” that will air on A&E Network. Other cast members include Laurence Fishburne, Anika Noni Rose and Malchi Kirby as Kunta Kinte.
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Steve Harvey Teaches Area Residents How to ‘Act Like a Success’
In his book, Harvey motivates his readers to realize their gift is a calling and provides tools for how to discover and embrace their gifts. (Photo by Natascha Saunders) By Natascha F. Saunders, Special to the AFRO Aspiring entrepreneurs, speakers and community members from Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia gathered at Hyatt Regency […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Stomp D.A.T.: Washington Youth Step to Fight Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco
By Tonesha Townsel, Special to the AFRO Children and parents from across metro Washington poured into Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium on March 28 to help fight the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco—by step dancing. The event was called Stomp D.A.T., a youth step show featuring local area teams showcasing their talents by stepping to […]
Posted inReligion
In a Rush? #AshesToGo for Lent May be the Answer
The season of Lent is often a conundrum for people who haven’t grown up in the tradition. It is the 40-day period of preparation preceding Easter, a time of fasting and sacrifice to help believers participate in the suffering of Jesus as he approached crucifixion and ultimately his Resurrection. Easily taken on following the feasting […]
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Black History Is All Around Us
George H. Lambert Jr. As president of a regional affiliate of the National Urban League, I sometimes have to step back from daily business to reflect on the legacy of the organization and the courage, intelligence and creativity that lay the foundation that my staff and I stand upon. Black History Month is the perfect […]
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At King Memorial, Many Ask ‘What Next?’
By Tonesha Townsel, Special to the AFRO The wind whistled loudly on a brisk Monday morning, as people of the Washington area and across the nation flocked to the Martin Luther King Monument to pay their respects to the late revolutionary. Harry Lewis, a Washington native who lived through King’s time, stood alone, gazing up […]
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Locals Mourn Death of ESPN’s Stuart Scott
ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott It’s not often that can you tune into ESPN, the NFL Network, or any other national TV sports channel and see every sportscaster with their eyes full of tears. But that was the case on Jan. 4, when news broke that longtime ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott lost his battle with cancer […]
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UMES receives awards for teaching, research and innovation
PRINCESS ANNE, MD – (Nov. 17, 2014) – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a co-winner of the “1890 University of the Year” award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. UMES and North Carolina A&T State University shared the honor awarded by the association’s Council of 1890 Universities. It recognizes best overall […]
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Dillard University Alumni Association Hosts Annual Scholarship Brunch
Ronald Lee, vice president, left, Kristin Clarkson, recording secretary; Erica Williams, president; Charline Jacob, corresponding secretary; Candis Milbourne, parliamentarian and Sidney Green, chaplain. (Courtesy Photo) In keeping with a more than 10-year tradition, the Dillard University Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Association hosted its annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch Nov.1. Family, friends, and other supporters joined […]
