By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The greater Washington, D.C. region is known for an abundance of quality restaurants that offer customers a variety of food options and experiences. […]
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How we made it over: a look at how Black restaurants in the nation’s capital survived a global pandemic
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Prince George’s County native Olumide Shokunbi noticed there was an opportunity in the fast-casual restaurant space for African food, he quickly acquired […]
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D.C. Small Business Development Center to host ‘Meet the Bankers’ event
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The D.C. Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) will host a Meet the Bankers event on May 10 at the Howard University School of […]
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Free Spring Break activities for D.C. teens and youth
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Due to the recent rise in juvenile violent crime, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has pushed for more free recreational activities for teens and youth […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com D.C. Pizza Festival 2023 From April 15-16, D.C. residents can enjoy an all-you-can-eat pizza extravaganza. There will be beer, wine and entertainment available […]
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Celebrating 130 years
The AFRO’s Celebration Gala brought together and recognized the Founders, Leaders, and Supporters of The AFRO News, who share a demonstrated commitment to the achievements made by The AFRO News […]
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DMV and Baltimore Black Restaurant Week through July 31
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Looking for that next high-quality eatery to add to your “favorites” list. Then of course, it’s time to get out and try one of […]
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DC Afro-Latino Festival – Intro To Summer
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The DC Afro-Latino festival at Malcolm X Park June 5, offered just the right intro to summertime in the District of Columbia. The new […]
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AFRO Exclusive Part II: Rev. Al Sharpton Talks 2020 March on Washington
By Micha Green D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com August 28 is the 57th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, and while honoring the impact and legacy of the historic date, the […]
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Congressional Leaders To Vote for D.C. Statehood
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com June 26 will be a historic day in Congressional and District of Columbia record, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D- California) and House Majority […]
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Thousands Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It may have been overcast during most of Saturday, but that didn’t seem to damper the spirits of the thousands of people who gathered […]
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Washington Auto Show Rolls Into Town with Thrills for Adults… Oh and Kids Too
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer In Season Two of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Miriam “Midge” Maisel, played by Rachel Brosnahan, and her family the Weissmans, take a two […]