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Premier Black-owned restaurants to visit in the Washington, D.C. area during Black Restaurant Week

by Special to the AFROJuly 14, 2023July 14, 2023

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 WriterJuly 14, 2023July 14, 2023

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 […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

D.C. Small Business Development Center to host ‘Meet the Bankers’ event

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

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 AFRO StaffApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

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 WriterApril 1, 2023April 2, 2023

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

by Dana PeckAugust 17, 2022December 23, 2022

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 Contributing EditorJuly 30, 2022July 31, 2022

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 Contributing EditorJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022

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 GreenAugust 27, 2020January 25, 2022

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 GreenJune 19, 2020January 25, 2022

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 AFRO StaffApril 19, 2019January 25, 2022

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 AFRO StaffApril 12, 2019January 25, 2022

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 […]

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