By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Bowser announced Dec. 17 the appointment of Jeffery Carroll as interim police chief in the District. According to a news release from Bowser’s office, Carroll currently serves as Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) executive assistant chief of specialized operations, a position to which he was appointed by […]
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Family and friends gather for celebration of journalist James L. Wright Jr.’s life and legacy
Family, friends, and journalists gathered on Dec. 19 at Hemingway Memorial AME Church to honor the life and legacy of James L. Wright Jr. Wright Jr. was a staff writer for the Washington Informer, and a former writer for the AFRO News and Washington Post. He also was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Go-go, D.C.’s signature sound, to celebrate 50 years
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO The Go-Go Museum and Café will celebrate 50 years of go-go music at the 2026 Go-Go Awards, on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The awards will be hosted at the Lincoln Theatre in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, historically known as the city’s ”Black Broadway.” This year’s theme, “Returning to Our Roots and Embracing the Diaspora,” promises to […]
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Year of unprecedented change leaves Washingtonians in a state of flux
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com While the inevitability of change serves as an unavoidable aspect of the human condition, 2025 was a year in which those who live or work in Washington, D.C. faced challenges, controversies and surprising conclusions that might best be described as unprecedented. As the nation’s capital, one would expect […]
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Annual UDC holiday celebration brings faculty, staff together
By Patricia McDougall The University District of Columbia (UDC) “Firebirds” held the president’s annual holiday celebration for faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 19. The event was hosted by UDC President Maurice D. Edington and First Lady Tonya Barge Edington. Faculty and staff enjoyed the food and took to the dance floor to have a […]
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Seven principles, one people: How Kwanzaa connects Black Americans to their heritage
Kwanzaa, a week-long, non-religious celebration observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, honors African heritage through the seven principles of the Nguzo Saba, encouraging reflection, creativity and community engagement. Celebrants say the holiday remains vital today as a way for Black Americans to reconnect with culture, strengthen community values and affirm identity amid ongoing challenges to Black history.
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Upgraded Fort Dupont Ice Arena opens its doors to Ward 7 residents
The District celebrated the reopening of the renovated Fort Dupont Ice Arena in Ward 7, unveiling a modernized skating venue that expands community access and youth programming. City leaders highlighted the facility’s upgraded features and new grants that will support year round skating and hockey opportunities for residents.
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The University of the District of Columbia “Firebird” 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
By Patricia McDougall The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) held its 12th Annual hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Nov. 16 on the campus. The ceremony honored three new living legends into the UDC’s Hall of Fame. They were honored for their outstanding contribution to the Athletic department. This was a great start to […]
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Creating the next generation of change makers: A look at D.C.’s Social Justice Charter School
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor At Washington D.C.’s Social Justice Charter School, social justice is a concept that extends beyond a classroom or a unit studied in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Social justice is the theme that permeates the entire school, influencing every aspect of classroom and school activities. Since 2020, […]
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Despite new stores, east-of-the-river residents face limited food access
Despite modest growth in grocery stores across Washington, D.C., residents east of the Anacostia River continue to face limited access to fresh and affordable food. A new report from D.C. Hunger Solutions highlights stark disparities, noting that wealthier wards have more than a dozen stores while Wards 7 and 8 have just three and four, respectively.
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As RFK Stadium redevelopment plan continues, hundreds voice concerns during public comment meeting
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Several hundred residents, business owners, and city officials participated in a public scoping meeting for the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. Coletta of Greater Washington in Southeast D.C. It served as the first public meeting since the project […]
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DC Mayor Bowser announces she won’t seek fourth term, as federal intervention continues
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not seek a fourth term as D.C. mayor after a turbulent year marked by federal intervention ordered by the White House. Her departure comes amid legal battles over the National Guard deployment, political criticism of her response to federal actions, and continued concerns about the District’s limited home rule.
