Category: NEWS
Prior to the NABJ Founders Reception at the new Smithsonian African American Museum in Washington, DC, White House Correspondent April Ryan articulates her thoughts about the importance and influence of the NABJ in assuring that the proper perspective of news be given of, and to, communities of color.
Tim Kaine Plays His Role at the National Urban League Convention
Before he brought Sen. Tim Kaine, the Democratic nominee for vice president, to the stage for the National Urban League’s morning plenary on Aug. 4, League President Marc Morial announced the Donald Trump campaign decided not to attend the group’s convention without explanation. And it is unclear whether the Trump campaign even ever gave an […]
Darius Stewart Gets 5 Yr. Prison Sentence in Baltimore Uprising W. North Ave. Arson
Though prosecutors couldn’t make the case against any of the six defendants charged in the death of Freddie Gray, sentencing continues for destructive rioters who took to the streets after his funeral on April 27, 2015. Darius Raymond Stewart (Screengrab WBAL news report) Darius Raymond Stewart, 22, was sentenced to five years in prison Aug. […]
Baltimore’s North Avenue Rising Project Gets $10 Million for Transportation Improvements
North Avenue, the second most traveled bus route in Baltimore, received a $10 million grant on July 29 from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This will aid the $27.3 million North Avenue Rising Project which aims to create jobs and provide essential services to low-income residents. “After decades of lack of investment, North Avenue and […]
IDEAL Academy Public Charter School Celebrates Clean Energy Pact with DC Startup
IDEAL Academy Public Charter School will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house this weekend to celebrate a collaboration with a District startup that will not only feed solar and micro-grid technology into the school, but also benefit the larger community. The event runs Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. and will be held at […]
Pastor’s Son Killed in Annapolis
The son of a pastor who is an advocate against gun violence was gunned down the night of July 28 in Annapolis. It is the seventh homicide in Annapolis this year, an increase for a city that normally sees two to three murders per year. Charles Edward Carroll Jr. (Courtesy photo) Charles Edward Carroll Jr., […]
Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Friday, August 5.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. A review of some of the top news stories of the week directly from the pages of the AFRO with managing editor Kamau High. Plus, the Mod Squad, Stephen Janis and Taya Graham of The Real News Network report on law enforcement and politics, including the […]
D.C. Residents Disappointed by Lack of Statehood Talk
Even though D.C. played an active role at the recent political party conventions for presidential office, several residents were disappointed by the silence on statehood. The primary business of the conventions was to nominate presidential candidates and their running mates, including billionaire businessman Donald Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for the Republican party and former […]
D.C. Experiences Most Violent Day in Weeks
Up until July 30 the District had gone 14 days without a homicide, but six separate shootings on July 30 left three people dead, making it one of the most violent days in weeks. One of the shootings included a homicide along Interstate 295 which caused traffic delays early in the morning on July 30. […]
Mental Health: An Ongoing Black Crisis
Prince George’s County Council member Karen Toles served as moderator of the “Changing Minds Mental Health Conference: The State of Mental Health in the Minority Community. It was held July 30 at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square church in Capitol Heights, Md. Karen Toles represents District 7 on the Prince George’s County Council. (Courtesy Photo) “There is […]