By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Veteran journalist April Ryan was honored April 30 by The GRIOT, Allen MediaGroup for 25 years of service as a White House reporter, the longest tenure for ablack woman in the White House press corps. ”A Seat At the Table” was the theme for a star studded event […]
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Biden roasts Trump, GOP, himself at correspondents’ dinner
By Farnoush Amiri and Will Weissert, The Associated Press The White House press corps’ annual gala returned the night of April 30 along with the roasting of Washington, the journalists who cover it and the man at the helm: President Joe Biden. The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sidelined by the pandemic in 2020 and […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser announces initiative to curb gun violence in the District
By Aysia Morton. Special to the AFRO D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized National Reentry Month by announcing an initiative to identify and support those at the highest risk of getting involved in gun violence. National Reentry Month reaffirms the importance of helping people who were formerly incarcerated reenter society. “A relatively small number of people […]
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Violent start to D.C. weekend as four injured in gun violence
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor A gunman who shot four persons in Northwest Washington DC Friday has been found dead in an apparent suicide according to DC Police. The four victims; one man, two women and a female child are all being treated for their injuries. One of the shooting victims is retired from […]
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Easter Surprise! Free gas!
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO The morning was as lovely and welcoming as the volunteers who greeted and pumped gas for hundreds of drivers and passengers this Saturday morning. One thousand people were the surprise recipients of a pre-Easter gas give away sponsored by Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria VA. The church gave away […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Financial Literacy Month: What is dollar-cost averaging?
By Portia Wood for Wood Legal Group LLP A popular investing technique, dollar-cost averaging, increases returns in the long run. Instead of investing in one particular asset at a set price, the goal of dollar-cost averaging is to divide the amount of money you plan to invest and purchase small quantities over a longer period […]
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Dr. Shirley M. Malcom, a pioneer in science is honored at Penn State University
By Nadia Reese, AFRO Editorial Assistant nreese@afro.com To honor scientist and activist Dr. Shirley M. Malcom, a trailblazer for minorities in science, Penn State University renamed one of its campus buildings on April 8. Formerly known as “Innovation Park”, the building is now called the Dr. Shirley M. Malcom building. Dr. Shirley M. Malcom was […]
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Future architect slain on streets of Baltimore City
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Marie Berry can’t stay in her home anymore. But she also can’t bring herself to move the tennis shoes at the front door. She’s already begun packing up her house and many of her dreams. Standing in the kitchen of the home she’s lived in for more than 15 […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Legislative Brief 0937
By J. J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO In 1973 America was introduced to an important part of the Women’s Movement, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113. It was the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an abortion without excessive government […]
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Maryland Health Care for All Coalition pushes for legislation to help small businesses offer health coverage to employees
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com Since 1999, the Maryland Health Care for All Coalition has been on a mission to secure quality, affordable healthcare for all Marylanders. Comprising hundreds of faith, labor, business and community organizations from across the state, the organization is the largest and most diverse coalition of […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C.’s Paid Family Leave benefit will expand drastically this summer
By Aysia Morton, Special to the AFRO Thousands of workers in Washington, D.C. will see huge increases in the paid leave they receive every year and their employers’ tax rates will drop. At-Large Council member Elissa Silverman (I) made the announcement at a D.C. Council hearing. According to D.C.’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), there will […]
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What is Anton’s Law?
By Rebecca Snyder, executive director, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association Last year, Maryland’s General Assembly passed the groundbreaking Anton’s Law (the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021) to bring more transparency to police discipline records by making them available under Maryland’s Public Information Act. The movement for reform began with the 2018 death of Anton Black, a […]