By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Washington, D.C. is set to transform into a sea of white on September 9 as the highly anticipated Le Dîner en Blanc descends upon the nation’s capital once again. This event, known for its alluring and secretive nature, promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and togetherness. It will […]
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National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop
By Karyn Cook, Special to the AFRO The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) hosted the second Hip-Hop Block Party on August 12. The museum held a day-long celebration of 50 years of hip-hop with performances, activities, and events for all ages. “This feels like homecoming,” DJ Marc Ifini told the crowd […]
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National African American Quilt Guild donates quilt to Souls at Sea
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO When Rhonda Masters, co-founder of the National African American Quilt Guild (NAAQG), learned that the Universal Sailing Club (USC), a Baltimore-based organization of Black sailors, was preparing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Souls at Sea,” a two-part remembrance ceremony honoring the lives of enslaved men, women, and children […]
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Annapolis hosts state-wide celebration for the March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned to celebrate the momentous occasion. March reenactments, a church service and a youth program will all take place, along with other celebrations happening throughout the […]
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National Book Festival brings Black authors to Walter E. Washington Convention Center
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO The Library of Congress will be hosting the 2023 National Book Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 12, 2023, located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW Washington, D.C. 20001. Doors for the event open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This festival celebrates the […]
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Artscape 2023 returns to Baltimore after three year hiatus
By AFRO Staff World renowned artist Kelly Rowland will take to the Artscape 2023 stage next month as headliner for the first day of the event, taking place Sept. 22 to Sept.24. Baltimore City officials announced a star-studded line up on Aug. 7 that will include the Grammy Award winner and other major artists like […]
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ABC Travel Green Book apps helps travelers locate Black businesses all over the world
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Martinique Lewis likes to say she was born with the travel gene. Since she was a little girl, the 36-year-old loved visiting new places, and her parents poured into that passion. At 9, her father got a job with United Airlines, permitting the family to fly for free. […]
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BWI is one of 15 US airports getting major renovations—and tips for navigating them
Written By Sandi Hemmerlein nyker // Shutterstock 15 US airports getting major renovations—and tips for navigating them The tourism industry is still rebounding from the sharp declines it experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly during the periods of lockdowns and heavy travel restrictions that plagued 2020. And that is especially true for air travel, […]
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Extreme weather is disrupting Amtrak’s trains — and its climate benefits
Written by L.V. Anderson In 1984, when Andrew Bader was 5, his parents took him on a cross-country train from California to New York. It was a special trip, one of the last experiences Bader shared with both parents before they split up. Decades later, in 2021, Bader decided to reenact a portion of the trip […]
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Ben’s Chili Bowl: the Black restaurant surviving and thriving through six decades
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Whether you know it as “1213 U Street”, “the Bowl”, or “1213 U Street, NW, Washington D.C”., the address for Ben’s Chili Bowl has become a foundation of Washington, D.C. The restaurant has become near synonymous with the nation’s capital, feeding millions of customers from around the world, […]
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How we made it over: a look at how Black restaurants in the nation’s capital survived a global pandemic
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Prince George’s County native Olumide Shokunbi noticed there was an opportunity in the fast-casual restaurant space for African food, he quickly acquired an LLC for Spice Kitchen West African Grill. Shokunbi’s plan worked like a charm, and soon, he was well on his way to opening a […]
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Hotel Revival Baltimore names Ramond Sneed general manager
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Prince George’s County native Ramond J. Sneed recently became the new general manager of Hotel Revival Baltimore, an art boutique hotel in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. The 43-year-old brings 21 years of experience in the hospitality industry with him. “Hotel Revival has a name for itself,” said Sneed. […]
