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Broadway’s neon lights shine with 10 new Black plays, musicals

by NNPA Newswire CorrespondentAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

Broadway officials have said the shows will go on, but only at 100 percent capacity. So, if New York reinstates restrictions on indoor crowds, Broadway could shutter once again. (Courtesy […]

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US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

by AP Wire ServiceAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

Passengers wait in a long line to get a COVID-19 test to travel overseas at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Recent flight cancelations […]

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Pause on student loan payments extended through January

by AP Wire ServiceAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

The Biden administration on issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium. (Courtesy graphic) By Collin Binkley AP Education Writer The Biden administration on […]

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White House initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announces 2021 HBCU Scholars

by BlackPR.comAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

 The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) today announced its eighth cohort of HBCU Scholars. This program recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their […]

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Prince George’s County Public Schools stays with mask mandate

by Deborah Bailey Special to the AFROAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

In this May 21, 2021 file photo, a person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Prince George’s […]

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New legislation aims to revitalize America’s downtowns

by Hazel Trice EdneyAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

Former Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams is CEO and executive director of the Federal City Council and member of the Revitalize Our Cities Coalition. (Courtesy photo) By Hazel Trice Edney […]

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Noisy Burger provides opportunity to City school students

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterAugust 5, 2021January 25, 2022

Under their company Noisy Tenants, Nicholas Mitchel and Christopher Landrum volunteered with Mervo high school students to launch a pop-up restaurant, Noisy Burger, in R. House. Now, the duo have […]

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AG Karl Racine supports STAY DC to help residents pay bills post pandemic sting

by Micha GreenAugust 5, 2021January 25, 2022

The Office of the Attorney General is partnering with local organizations in order to support five in-person STAY DC clinics to help residents apply for resources and funds to pay […]

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Mask mandate reinstated by D.C. Mayor Bowser

by Micha GreenAugust 5, 2021January 25, 2022

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is reinforcing a mask mandate indoors regardless of vaccination status. (Courtesy Photo) #AFROCoronavirusUpdate By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com On Thursday, July 29, District […]

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Despite advocates’ warnings, Bowser brings more officers to streets

by Micha GreenAugust 5, 2021January 25, 2022

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she is partnering with the D.C. Council to amend the budget adding 170 more officers to the Metropolitan Police Department. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. […]

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Unparalleled Hayti app aggregates news content from Black publishers

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterAugust 4, 2021January 25, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and seeing the demise of many Black news professionals inspired Cary Wheelous to launch Hayti, a mobile app that supplies users with access to content from over […]

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CLLCTIVLY to host Baltimore Black Business Quest in preparation for its annual day of giving

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterAugust 3, 2021January 25, 2022

Jamye Wooten, founder of CLLCTIVLY, started his organization to address the gaps in funding for Black-led social change organizations in the Greater Baltimore area. The Baltimore Black Business Quest reinforces […]

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