By Jessica Dortch, Special to the AFRO The native Washingtonian, Amil Barnes, is recognized as the Aug. 2019 Filmmaker of the Month. The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) in Washington D.C. started the “Filmmaker of the Month” initiative to highlight its creative community. As a filmmaker and founder of a creative […]
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Broccoli City Launches ‘Food & Grooves’
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com This fall music enthusiasts and foodies alike will be able to converge at D.C.’s Union Market for a cultural experience that will titillate both the taste buds and ear buds. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Broccoli City, Live Nation Urban and the James Beard Foundation are teaming up for “Food […]
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Wells Fargo Announces $1 Billion Affordable Housing Commitment
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The lack of affordable housing has caught the attention of Wells Fargo and the banking giant isn’t taking it lightly and has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle the problem. Candy Moore, the senior vice president and manager of Wells Fargo’s Community Relations and Southeast Community Development, […]
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Mayor Pushes for Permanent Free Circulator
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com With the high cost of living, rising Metro prices and demand for reliable transportation in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is on a campaign to offer a permanent free option to get around the city- The Circulator. Currently free to riders through a special program offered by the Mayor’s Office, […]
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PRESS RELEASE: While the Federal Government Aims to Warehouse Children, Mayor Bowser Displays Model for Short-Term Family Housing
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; latoya.foster@dc.gov Dora Taylor-Lowe (DHS) – (202) 374-9473; dora.taylor-lowe@dc.gov While the Federal Government Aims to Warehouse Children, Mayor Bowser Displays Model for Short-Term Family Housing (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon on The Sterling, the District’s short-term family housing site […]
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Bowser, Todd Push back Against Migrant Holding Facility
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, mgray@afro.com District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 4 Council member Brandon Todd are on the political front line standing against President Donald J. Trump, whose assault on immigration is spilling into the nation’s capital. The Trump administration reportedly awarded a contract to Dynamic Service Solutions, a company […]
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DR. FRANCES “TONI” DRAPER Speaks On Trump, Baltimore and the 2020 Elections
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL DR. FRANCES “TONI” DRAPER speaks on Trump’s Baltimore attacks and calls the community to be proactive leading up to the 2020 Elections. #TheBlackMediaAuthority
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, D.C. Community, District of Columbia Government, ENTERTAINMENT, Mayor Muriel Bowser, NEWS, TV and Film, Washington D.C. News
Straight Crankin’ Featured at Home
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO The District of Columbia Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment (OCTFME) recently had their original production and documentary, “Straight Crankin’ A Go-Go Documentary” selected for a second major film festival, but this time right at home. This year’s DC Black Film Festival is being held from August […]
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Shootings in Texas and Ohio Spark Local Protests
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, mgray@afro.com The aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, Ohio have led to groups around the country calling for stricter gun control measures. Several groups rallied in front of the White House and U.S. Capitol demanding lawmakers make sweeping legislative changes. According to the […]
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D.C. Health Warns Against Disease
By Tyra Wilkes, Special to the AFRO The District of Columbia Health Department is warning residents against an increase in an intestial illness, called Cyclosporiasis, after 14 people have been diagnosed in 2019 compared to 8 total in 2018. The Food and Drug Administration is urging residents against buying, eating, or serving fresh basil products exported […]
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D.C. Community Calendar
Sat., August 3 CivicFest This free event combines music, dance, art, volunteer opportunities, fun and thought-provoking workshops and more on Saturday, from 12-8 pm at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park in Columbia Heights. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Wed., August 7 The Healing Power of Communication Join us for a conversation […]
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Child Killed, Suspect Arrested, Community Called to Action
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor Family, friends and community members are mourning and outraged at the murder of 11-year-old Karon Brown, who was involved in an allegedly targeted shooting in Southeast, D.C. Just before 7 p.m. on July 18, members of the Seventh District responded to reports of gunshots on the 2700 block of […]