DC Council approves emergency legislation in response to COVID-19 The DC Council approved a wide-ranging emergency bill today that makes significant changes to expand eligibility for unemployment insurance, extend grants to small businesses, and greater temporary powers to the Mayor during this public health emergency. “I want to thank Council Chair Phil Mendelson and all of my […]
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Things You Need to Know about Coronavirus in D.C.
By Victoria Daniels Special to the AFRO Article last updated 6:15 p.m. on Monday March 16, 2020. Here is what you need to know about COVID-19 in D.C. concerning cases, symptoms and closures. As of now, there are 17 confirmed cases in D.C. according to public health authorities. (Photo/CDC) The Basics: Symptoms such as fever, […]
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GoGo to Become D.C.’s Official Music
By Malik Obee, Special to the AFRO The conga drum of the GoGo sound has been the beat of Washington, D.C. for over 50 years. From the Washington Nationals adapting the Godfather of GoGo, Chuck Brown’s, “Bustin Loose” as its home run anthem, to the GoGo blasting from the Boost Mobile on Florida Avenue, the […]
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District “Cleared” the K St. N.E. Underpass. Now What?
By Will Schick Special to the AFRO It is perhaps, one of the greatest ironies for the unsheltered people living in the underpasses at K, L, and M Streets N.E.- to be amidst a sea of vacancies in high-rise condos and luxury apartment buildings, and yet, have no place to call your own. On Thursday, […]
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5K Moves To National Mall
By Mark F. Gray Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) from local and regional alumni association chapters are taking over the National Mall in early July. The DC HBCU Alumni Alliance will host its “8th Annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk and Community Day,” however the event’s location is moving from Howard […]
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Community and Cops Gather Over Coffee
By Imani Wj Wright Special to the AFRO On Jan. 9, the National Law Enforcement Museum hosted “Coffee with a Cop”, an event which allowed the community to speak with local law enforcement, and former NYPD detective Alan Davis, in observance of National Law Enforcement Day. All topics were open for discussion, including the appropriate […]
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Councilman Evans Announces Resignation
By Micha Green AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The road to resignation for Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans (D) began in 2019 after he was tied to allegations of ethical misconduct and abuse of power; however in the first full week of the New Year, the longest serving member of the Council announced his […]
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Bowser Uses Holidays to Advocate for Statehood
By Micha Green D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Throughout her years in leadership, particularly in 2019, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has pushed for the nation’s capital to become the 51st state in the union. “I was born without representation, but I will not die without representation,” District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser told the crowd […]
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Todd Recognizes DC Kid’s Makerspace with Ribbon Cutting
By Camille Davis Special to the AFRO The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the District’s fun, STEAM-focused education, the Party Time STEAMing Engineers DC Kids Makerspace was on Dec. 23. Located in Ward 4 at 205 Upshur Street, Northwest, DC Kids Makerspace fosters community building and early access, but it also highlights the opportunities […]
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Go-Go Will Be Official Music of D.C., But Not Yet
By Micha Green D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Go-Go, D.C.’s music that mixes heavy percussion, and influences of Funk, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Rap, is set to become the official music of the nation’s capital. While the District is celebrating with exciting posts on social media, announcements on the radio and blasting the indigenous sound through speakers, the […]
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Mayor Declares Go-Go Awareness Week
By Micha Green AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While D.C. has always had a special place in its heart for Go-Go, as the homegrown sound, 2019 has most definitely been a year for Go-Go and its resurgence on both a local and national scale. Between the upset and frustration over gentrification, Go-Go and D.C.’s cultural […]
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Honoring the District’s Creative Community
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Union Market’s Dock 5, in Northeast, turned into a watering hole for Washington, D.C.’s artistic, creative, entrepreneurial and political communities to come together, celebrate and network at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards. With show-stopping performances from local artists, hosting from some of D.C.’s favorite […]
