Dorothy Anna Williams is remembered as a gracious and vibrant matriarch whose warmth, charm, and adventurous spirit left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she embraced life fully—from her decades-long career in public service to her later years filled with travel, card games, and cherished family moments.
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Posted inDistrict of Columbia Government
Open meetings no more? D.C. Council reshapes transparency rules in emergency vote
By Martin AustermuhleThe 51st In early April the D.C. Council passed emergency legislation that significantly expands lawmakers’ ability to meet behind closed doors and away from the prying ears and eyes of the press and public. Ironically, an unrelated bill was introduced called the “Transparency is Accountability Act.” Proponents of the emergency measure – the […]
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
A Pentecostal church in South Africa holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people, some polygamous
A Pentecostal church in South Africa celebrated Easter Sunday with a mass wedding ceremony for about 3,000 people, many entering into polygamous marriages as part of the church’s traditions. The International Pentecost Holiness Church, which blends Pentecostal beliefs with African customs, held its largest wedding event yet at its 60,000-seat headquarters near Johannesburg.
Posted inBaltimore News
How 4MyCiTy is feeding Baltimore and the planet this Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, 4MyCiTy founder Christopher Dipnarine shares how his Baltimore-based nonprofit is tackling food waste and food insecurity. By transforming discarded food into nourishment and community empowerment, 4MyCiTy is reshaping sustainability in South Baltimore and beyond.
Posted inHealth
Seven cities win $600K in grants to boost nutrition and community health
By African American Mayors Association More than half a million dollars was awarded to seven cities to promote nutrition access, affordability and education. The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), in partnership with American Beverage, today named seven cities with African American mayors as recipients of […]
Posted inNational News
NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors say
Ten New York prison guards have been charged, including two with murder, in the fatal beating of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, with allegations of assault, evidence tampering, and a coordinated cover-up. This marks the second group indictment for a prison death in the state this year, as investigations reveal systemic misconduct and lack of accountability during a period of staffing unrest.
Posted inNational News
West Point graduate becomes first woman to compete in grueling Army Ranger contest
First Lt. Gabrielle White became the first female Army Ranger to compete in the prestigious Best Ranger Competition, finishing 14th out of 52 teams alongside her teammate, Capt. Seth Deltenre. Despite the historic milestone, the Army has chosen not to publicly highlight her achievement due to current Department of Defense restrictions on promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Posted inNational News
Students at Florida State gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting
A shooting near Florida State University’s student union left two men dead and six others injured after a 20-year-old student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire with a handgun he obtained from his mother, a sheriff’s deputy. The tragedy shocked the campus and reignited debate over gun access, prompting vigils, memorials and the cancellation of university events.
Posted inBaltimore News
Community rallies behind local activist and business owner after theft of grill that ‘feeds Baltimore’
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor It’s been nearly a week since Baltimore community activist and entrepreneur “Shorty” Davis received a call at 6 a.m. asking if he had lent his grill out to anyone. Taking the call from Atlanta, Davis informed the concerned caller, his landlord, that no one had permission at the time to […]
Posted inPolitics
Experts warn court case could end life-saving preventive care
A Supreme Court case set for arguments next week could gut a key part of the Affordable Care Act that provides free preventive health services—putting millions at risk and threatening progress in reducing racial health disparities, especially for Black women. Public health experts warn the case, driven by ideological objections, could lead to higher disease rates, later diagnoses, and increased death rates in communities of color.
Posted inU.S. Government
First signs of hope — Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador
Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s in-person meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador confirms that the Maryland resident is alive and well, bringing renewed hope to those demanding his safe return. The moment has sparked a call to action, urging the public to amplify awareness, pressure lawmakers, and stand united in defense of justice and democracy.
Posted inNational News
Lawyers file wrongful death notice against Idaho city for family of autistic boy shot by police
A California law firm has notified the city of Pocatello, Idaho, of its intent to file a federal wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic and nonverbal boy who was fatally shot by four police officers after being found holding a kitchen knife in a fenced yard. The claim alleges excessive force and emotional distress, with the family’s attorney asserting the officers unjustifiably opened fire despite Perez not posing a threat.