By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Its 2019. A new year is here, and Mayor Muriel Bowser and the city are ready with a slew of events and a strong vision for the next four years. The CIty and the mayor’s office have free events to celebrate and engage with the more than 700,000 […]
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Three Little Known Bills with A Huge Impact on D.C. Residents
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Much like Black Friday the day after Christmas the last legislative session of the D.C. Council seemed like a jam packed nerve racking blitz to get to the finish line. But instead of a sale, Council members and the residents were hoping major legislation was passed before the end […]
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DCPS Announces 2019 Principal and Teacher of the Year
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com As schools are closely approaching the beginning of winter break, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other District officials surprised District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) educators with high honors. On Dec. 17 Maisha Riddlesprigger, Principal of Ketcham Elementary School was honored with the 2019 DCPS Principal of the Year […]
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DCPS Launches New Five-Star Report Card System
By Brianna McAdoo, AFRO Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com “District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will now follow a new report card for young learners attending public schools.” This new and improved report card includes a five-star system which allows parents access to their child’s performance in school and gives more information about the status of the school. District […]
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Organizers Fight to Take Action on Initiative 77 with “Save Our Vote” Campaign
By Brianna McAdoo, AFRO Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com Community organizers are furiously working on gaining support as they take to the streets with the Save our Vote petition, which would give D.C. voters the power to put the controversial Referendum 8 on the ballot and take action on Initiative 77. A campaign was launched by the Save Our […]
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Bowser Names Indianapolis Superintendent as DCPS Chancellor, Council Will Not Confirm Pick Until New Year
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com After nine months of Dr. Amanda Alexander serving as the Interim Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Indianapolis Superintendent Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee as her choice to permanently fill the position. A teacher and a son of educators, Ferebee has led Indianapolis […]
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Baker and Democrats Call Out Trump for Personal Investment in FBI Headquarters Location
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com As Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker approaches the end of his second term, he shared his extreme disappointment in the decision to not move the FBI headquarters to Prince George’s County- one of Baker’s major projects during his time as County Executive. “I think this was a loss […]
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Barry’s Legacy Remembered
By MARK F. GRAY, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com For the fourth consecutive year the legacy of former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion S. Barry was honored by those trying to follow in the footsteps of the man who many believe was the greatest advocate for indigent residents of the nation’s capital. The Marion S. Barry Youth Leadership Institute […]
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New Affordable Housing Units Coming to Southeast
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com On Nov. 27, District of Columbia leaders broke ground on the Residences at St. Elizabeths East, providing high-quality affordable housing units to the Congress Heights neighborhood in Ward 8. For D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 8 Council member Trayon White, this groundbreaking is more than just a way […]
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Black Press Comes Together for An Election Night Podcast
By Brianna McAdoo, Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com The Black Press came together to track the Midterm election results. On Tuesday November 6th, the dynamic duo, journalist and Black Broadway Podcast Founder and host Akil Wilson and AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor Micha Green, came together for “a national election night podcast” entitled “Voter Expression”. Hosts Akil Wilson and Micha […]
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A Big Night for Incumbents in D.C.
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO It was a big night for the incumbents in the District of Columbia as Mayor Muriel Bowser, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelsen were all re-elected, as well as at-large council members Anita Bonds and Elissa Silverman. Council members Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1), Mary […]
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Mayor Bowser Surprises Third Grade Teacher with Teacher of the Year Award
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Caption: District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, State Superintendent of Education Hanseul Kang, Interim DCPS Chancellor Amanda Alexander and Acting Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn surprised third grade teacher Kelly Harper with the 2019 D.C. Teacher of the Year Award. (Courtesy Photo) A teacher in Ward 6 had […]