By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Washington D.C. residents are still reeling after four separate shooting incidents during the week beginning on April 25 in a surge of violence spanning several sectors of the city, according to Metropolitan Police. Four persons were hospitalized and one death occurred due to the spurt of violence that […]
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Mayor Bowser announces initiative to curb gun violence in the District
By Aysia Morton. Special to the AFRO D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized National Reentry Month by announcing an initiative to identify and support those at the highest risk of getting involved in gun violence. National Reentry Month reaffirms the importance of helping people who were formerly incarcerated reenter society. “A relatively small number of people […]
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Mayor Bowser and Google announce $1 million grant to train DC residents for in-demand tech jobs
By Special to the AFRO Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development have announced a $1 million Google.org grant, supporting Community College Prep Academy (CC Prep) in the expansion of their IT Pathways program. A total of 250 learners will receive scholarships to take a Google Career […]
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District mourns the passing of former D.C. Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe
By Aysia Morton, Special to the AFRO Many Washingtonians are grieving the passing of former D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief Kenneth Ellerbe, who was found dead in his home in Southeast, D.C. on Sunday, Feb. 27. Authorities are conducting a routine death investigation and no foul play has been suspected. The 61-year-old […]
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DCPS staff can now serve on the District’s State Board of Education
By Aysia Morton, Special to the AFRO On the first day of March, the District of Columbia Council passed an uncontested emergency law sponsored by Council members Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and Janesse Lewis George (D-Ward 4). The legislation allows teachers and staff of D.C. Public Schools to run and serve on the non-partisan District […]
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Washington D.C. enforces vaccine requirement
By Aysia Morton Special to the AFRO On Jan. 11, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) held a Town Hall to announce the details of the vaccination mandate for Washington, D.C. The speakers included the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development John Falcicchio; […]
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Bowser advocates for D.C. Statehood in wake of King celebration and Voting Rights fight
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com On the day celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Deliver for Voting Rights held a press conference with speakers and guests such as King’s granddaughter and son Yolanda Renee King and Martin Luther King III, activist Melanie Campbell, Speaker […]
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D.C. Council brings back Marion Barry memories with old Christmas cards
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is affectionately known as the “Mayor for Life,” and with a recent tweet from the D.C. Council, the activist turned career politician is making his rounds again on social media with people remembering all sides of his past. The […]
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The U.S., DMV brace for winter surge due to Omicron variant
By Micha Green and Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO The D.M.V. is seeing a COVID-19 surge that has many people quarantined and concerned about gathering with family and friends for the holidays. The Associated Press confirmed that U.S. health regulators, on Dec. 22, authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans […]
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Mayor makes amendments with COVID surge, bracing for rising numbers
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com While the holiday season tune may sing it’s the most wonderful time of the year, the D.M.V. is seeing a COVID-19 surge that has many people quarantined and concerned about gathering this December 2021. With Omicron variant rampant and coronavirus rates rising in the District, Mayor […]
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Mayor, Council maneuvering to put guidelines in place before projected surge
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. City Council have not seen eye to eye on handling the 19-month COVID-19 Pandemic. However, recent moves by the Mayor and City Council signal both are working to put guidelines in place before a possible surge of the pandemic […]
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Eviction of homeless residents continues despite protest
By Aysia Morton Special to the AFRO The flashing lights of more than 10 police cars can be seen down the streets of New Jersey Avenue N.W. and O Street N.W. Two massive bulldozers and a waste disposal vehicle sit within the fenced encampment ready to expunge the area of tents and belongings. The scene […]
