By Natascha F. Saunders, Special to the AFRO Community members, leaders and activists of all ages from Virginia and the District of Columbia gathered at Busboys and Poets in Arlington, Va. on Nov. 10 to hear Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, share excerpts from […]
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Posted inPrince George's County News
Alsobrooks’ 5K Challenge Seeks to End Domestic Violence
Angela Alsobrooks organized the Family Strong 5K Challenge. By Natascha F. Saunders, Special to the AFRO Residents, community leaders and vendors from Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia gathered at the Paint Branch Park Trail in College Park, Md. Oct. 18 for the Family Strong 5K Challenge. The event was organized by the Prince […]
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus Foundation 44th Annual Legislative Conference, National News
Abyssinian’s Charles O. Butts, III Challenges CBCF Prayer Breakfast Attendees to Resist Temptation of Self-Interest
The Rev. Charles O. Butts III, pastor of New York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Rev. Charles O. Butts III, pastor of New York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, pressed the issue of non-violent direct action in his address before the nation’s African-American leaders during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 44th Annual […]
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Emerging Leaders Discuss Pressing Issues in Black America
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The facilitators of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Emerging Leaders program decided not to have a traditional panel of speakers for its 44th Annual Legislative Conference forum on Sept. 26 named “Power to the People: Training up the Next Generation of Leaders.” Instead, they opted for an approach that allowed participants to speak on […]
Posted inBaltimore News
A Case of County School System Tone Deafness?
Artist rendering of proposed New Northwest Area Elementary School. (Photo by Linda Dorsey Walker) Northwest Baltimore County residents can anticipate the opening of a new 700 seat elementary school in less than one year; however, few residents living within a five minute drive from the new site realize the school is coming, its location or […]
Posted inHealth
Making Smart Medicare Choices for 2015
As we head into autumn, people with Medicare once again need to consider their options for next year. Even if you like the coverage you have now, you should spend at least a few minutes making sure it will still meet your needs next year. Here are some key questions that people with Medicare should […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Young African Americans At Risk for Depression and Suicide
A major health issue that affects thousands of people each year is suicide, according to experts on the medical condition. In 2011, almost 40,000 suicides were reported, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death for Americans, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). “It is the third leading cause of death among […]
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Poussaint, Rashad, Withers Honored by CBCF Spouses
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses recognized the contributions of three icons in the arts during its Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, held at the Newseum in N.W. D.C. Sept. 24. Honorees, Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Phylicia Rashad, and Bill Withers. This year’s honorees, Phylicia Rashad, […]
Posted inNational News
Voting & Religious Rights, Police Practices, and More Occupy Crowded U.S. Supreme Court 2014 Docket
Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Muslim inmates suing to grow beards in Arkansas. Facebook threats and police practices, pension plans and death row executioners, voting rights and a White supremacist’s conviction. These are but a few of the estimated 200 cases out of thousands that the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on when the new term opens […]
Posted inCommentary
The Time for Injustice Has Gone
“There were those who said that this is a many-sided and very complex problem. But however viewed, the denial of the right to vote is still a deadly wrong. And the time for injustice has gone.” Hilary O. Shelton These were the words spoken by President Lyndon Johnson at the signing of the Voting Rights […]
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CBCF Town Hall Meeting Urges Increase Black Voting
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Town Hall meeting. WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Voting has to be important 365 days a year. If we are to realize the changes we want to see in our leadership, in education, and our quality of life issues, we must vote,” said A. Shuanise Washington, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation president and CEO. Such […]
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Talk is no Substitute for Action
Lauren Victoria Burke Have you ever seen a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taking part of a panel discussion? It’s likely he didn’t have time if he were asked. It’s also likely that in the 1950s and 1960s, he wasn’t asked much. The period King conquered was a time of action. The actions […]
