By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO The Creative Collective NYC’s highly anticipated conference, CultureCon, is making its way to New York Oct. 7-8. The two-day event is the last to close out the year; in previous months it was hosted in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Billed as the “Biggest Creative Homecoming,” the annual event […]
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Newlyweds share their secrets to preserving Black love
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Timothy and Cornitra Carter have been friends for nearly 15 years, dating for the last 10 years and husband and wife for a month. The high school sweethearts officially became man and wife on Aug. 25 and report that they are excited to spend the rest of their […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Le Diner en Blanc triumphs over rain, creates community
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Le Dîner en Blanc, a unique and elegant tradition persevered through torrential downpour and unfolded against all odds. The eighth edition of the well-known pop up picnic event was held at Henry Bacon Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. Attendees across the D.C. area dressed completely in white and […]
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Day two of Artscape cancelled due to Tropical Storm Ophelia
By Special Press Release The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has cancelled activities on Sept. 23 after a state of emergency was declared due to Tropical Storm Ophelia. PRESS RELEASE: After careful consideration and based on direction from the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department, we have […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
A knack for horseback
By Mekhi Abbott, Special to the AFRO ‘It’s like hockey on horseback’ A perfect illustration of the sport of polo. However, even though one can start to picture what playing polo looks like after reading that quote, most black people couldn’t imagine themselves riding on the back of a horse and still can’t picture themselves […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
PRESS ROOM: D.C. presents ‘Dine All Night’
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser invites residents and visitors to celebrate the launch of Dine All Night, the newest addition to the popular annual Art All Night program. Supported by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), Dine All Night will feature unique menus, experiences and offerings from over 60 restaurants across […]
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Chipotle will pay $300,000 to resolve allegations of child labor law violations in D.C.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com After an investigation into allegations of D.C. child labor law violations, Chipotle Mexican Grill (Chipotle) has agreed to pay the city $322,400 and institute a new training and workplace compliance plan. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reportedly determined hundreds of instances of minors working more hours […]
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Black Cannabis Weeks begins with focus on educating African Americans on opportunities in the cannabis industry
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Monday through Thursday, virtual programs will be held to inform people about topics ranging from the history of the plant to health and wellness benefits to business-building. The week will culminate with in-person programming at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. On Sept. 22, Black Cannabis Week will host a […]
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Money talks: Generation Z weighs in on the idea of generational wealth
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO and Layla Eason, AFRO Intern Generational wealth is a topic that has become more popular in recent years due to conversations about the wealth gap and the economy. Generational wealth is wealth that is passed on from children and grandchildren within one family. The wealth in question could […]
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Good Fathers Only founder explains the impact of male parents
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, Black fathers are more engaged in the lives of their children than any other population of fathers– even when a father lives apart from their child. One might ask why the propensity to color Black fathers with hues of […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
New after-dinner lounge KANVAS opens in D.C.
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Kevin Kelley’s Kitchen + Kocktails restaurant fed the mouths of Dallas and Chicago before opening its third location just minutes away from the White House in Washington, D.C. On Sept. 1, Kelley left another signature in the hospitality industry with the unveiling of his KANVAS lounge, which is […]
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D.C. Jazz Festival brings smooth sounds to the District
By AFRO Staff The D.C. Jazz Festival took place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at multiple locations throughout the city at venues including the Kennedy Center, the District Pier and Arena Stage. Black performers and lovers of jazz traveled from as far as California to take part in the celebration. The festival was started […]
