The Greater Washington Urban League is hosting its annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala: Honoring Those with Courage Under Fire on March 28 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., to celebrate social justice champions and changemakers in the Greater Washington area.
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Wash, dry, enroll: Finding medicaid help at the laundromat
Fabric Health, a startup, is connecting people with Medicaid and ACA coverage by meeting them at laundromats, helping them with their health needs and enrolling them in coverage programs.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country
Black men born between 1951 and 1970 accounted for nearly 38% of D.C.’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population. The city has implemented various programs and initiatives to tackle the opioid emergency, but few solutions have targeted the most vulnerable men, including those who have been unhoused or not having a stable living arrangement.
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Black nurses advocate for health equity at 37th Annual Capitol Hill event
The National Black Nurses Association’s 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill brought together healthcare professionals and advocates to address systemic health disparities and push for legislative action to advance health equity in Black communities.
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HIV infections could jump over six times if U.S. support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that if the U.S. stops supporting efforts to combat HIV worldwide, there could be 8.7 million new HIV infections, 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths, and 3.4 million children made orphans by 2029.
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Lawmakers condemn executive order to ban transgender soldiers from the military
President Trump’s executive order to ban transgender soldiers from enlisting or serving in the military has been met with criticism from lawmakers and activists, who claim it will harm marginalized communities.
Posted inAfro Briefs
NNPA launches national public education and selective buying campaign
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has announced a national public education and selective buying campaign to promote truth to power and challenge corporate entities that have dismantled their DEI commitments.
Posted inNational News
Working Together: How members of the Black Press and Black labor movement changed the world
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO publisher and CEO, discusses the collaboration between Black press and the Black labor union movement in her book, “Prayer and Pen,” which includes prayers and commentaries on labor, education, and more.
Posted inBaltimore News
Military drops recruiting efforts at prestigious BEYA conference
The Army and other service branches have withdrawn from the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, a key recruitment event for STEM talent, amid the Pentagon’s efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Public Television celebrates Black History Month 2025 with special programming
Maryland Public Television and MPT2 are celebrating Black History Month by featuring a lineup of programs exploring African-American history, including The Great Migration, great Black mathematicians, and personal stories of success, including Josie Johnson.
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From the AFRO Archives: A look at the work of A. Philip Randolph
Asa Philip Randolph, the first great Black union leader in America, founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and led the organization to secure better wages and working conditions for Black workers, including increasing the pay of Pullman Company porters from $14 to $22.50 per month.
Posted inBaltimore News
From video game design to cybersecurity: How Code in the Schools is shaping Baltimore’s future innovators
Code in the Schools, a non-profit organization, is providing underserved Baltimore youth with computer programming skills and opportunities to pursue careers in technology, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.