Dr. Stan McKenzie, Episcopal Supervisor and former NBC player has died. (Courtesy photo) The celebration of life for Dr. Stan McKenzie begins 9 a.m., July 31, with public viewing, followed by a family hour at 11 a.m. and the service at noon; at The Vashti Murphy McKenzie Sanctuary of the Richard Allen Chapel at Paul […]
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The Washington D.C. Temple Open House and Rededication Will Take Place in 2022
The Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at dusk, July 2021. (Courtesy photo) Special to the AFRO The open house, youth devotional and rededication of the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (originally scheduled for last year but delayed because of COVID-19) will […]
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The Wilberforce Imperative: Enriching the Lives of Our Students
Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard, 22nd president of Wilberforce University, smiles as he interacts with a group. (Courtesy photo) By Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard I am the 22nd president of Wilberforce University, this nation’s oldest, private HBCU that was founded, owned and operated by people of African descent. Wilberforce University occupies a rare place as the […]
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Family members hold memorial to remember Eric Garner 7 years later
In this Thursday, May 9, 2019 file photo, Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, speaks during a news conference after leaving court in New York. A New York appeals court ruled Thursday, July 15, 2021 that a judicial inquiry is warranted into the investigation of Eric Garner’s 2014 police chokehold death, denying the city’s push […]
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Biden commemorates Rep. John Lewis
People look at a new historical marker remembering former Rep. John Lewis after it was unveiled Friday, July 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Earlier this year, Nashville’s Metro Council renamed a large portion of Fifth Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The Biden White House released a statement commemorating the passing of […]
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A Message from Director Chanel Compton – Honoring Gloria Richardson
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#WordinBlack: Victoria’s Secret ‘Karen’ nominated for White Tears of the Year award
These shots are just part of the progression of the performance of Abigail Elphick in the Victoria’s Secrets store in Short Hills Mall, Milburn. N.J. The performance was recorded and posted online by Ijeoma Ukenta, to protect herself from further harassment. (Courtesy collage by W@H Creative+) by Houston Defender and Word in Black This post was originally published […]
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#WordinBlack: Navigating Vaccines in Middle Schools
About half of middle school students are able to get vaccinated, while the other half is still too young. (Photo by Kojo Kwarteng on Unsplash) by Maya Pottiger and Word in Black In a surprising announcement last week, the CDC released new mask guidelines for schools that allow vaccinated students to opt out of wearing masks. Masks […]
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Set The Captives Free Outreach Center: Stepping up during the shutdown
Cars line up for drive-by at Set The Captives Free Outreach Center. (Courtesy Photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO After navigating a year of separation imposed by the COVID-19 shutdown, Set The Captives Free Outreach Center (STCF) began welcoming congregants back on Palm Sunday (2021), following Governor Hogan’s decreased capacity limits announced […]
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BPD officer kills stepson, charged with murder
Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. was charged with first and second degree murder and child abuse in the death of his stepson. (By Eva Carre via Shutterstock) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. has been charged with first and second degree murder, along with child abuse, in […]
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Senators push for federal legalization of marijuana
Top senate democrats discuss proposed legislation for making cannabis legal. (Courtesy photo) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Cory Booker held a press conference July 14 to propose a bill that legalizes cannabis at the federal level. Booker’s passionate opening of the press conference […]
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Mayor Bowser reintroduces D.C. summer programs
Mayor Muriel Bowser at the Edgewood Recreation Center on June 28 to kick off summer programs to help young residents. (Courtesy Photo) “All young D.C. residents should have access to these opportunities.” By Lindday Calvin HU News Service District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community members at the Edgewood Recreation Center on Monday to […]