A new Smithsonian museum, slated to open this fall, holds the promise of teaching a part of the African-American culture and adding historical facts to the country’s race discussion, according to a museum executive. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is expected to open on Sept. 24. (Photos by Rob Roberts) […]
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D.C. Police Union Aims to Unseat Councilmembers
The chairman of D.C.’s police union, Matthew Mahl, will work to unseat 10 city council members who signed a resolution calling for police reform, he said in an emotional statement. The platform, written by Council member David Grosso (I-At Large) as a “Sense of the Council to Implement Police Reform” decree, asked for the implementation […]
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In Cleveland, Another Lily White Republican Convention Reflects GOP’s Math Problem
After Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election, Republican Party heavyweights uniformly agreed that White voters alone do not hold the keys to winning the White House. Delegates on the floor of the convention are reflected in a mirror on the side of a camera stand during the second day of the Republican National Convention […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, July 20.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M We’ll get another report from the floor of the GOP Convention in Cleveland, from Eugene Craig, Third Vice Chair of the Maryland GOP. Plus, The Mod Squad, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network report on politics and law enforcement. These stories and […]
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FKA Twigs Hosts Free Dance Workshop in Baltimore
FKA Twigs, the British singer, will be hosting a free dance workshop in Baltimore ahead of her performance on July 20 at Pier 6 with rapper Travis Scott. FKA Twigs, best known for her song “Two Weeks” announced the news on Twitter on Monday. “hey i’m running a free dance workshop in baltimore tomorrow afternoon/evening, […]
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Police Break Up Skirmishes Among Demonstrators in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police broke up skirmishes between groups of demonstrators a few blocks from the Republican National Convention as large crowds formed Tuesday afternoon. There was no immediate word on any arrests or injuries. Alex Jones, and american conspiracy theorist, radio show host, is escorted out of a crowd of protesters after he said […]
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Trevon Green Faces over 5 Yrs. Prison for Role in Looting, Assault & Arson During Uprising
BALTIMORE, MD – Trevon Green, 23, pleaded guilty to arson during the riots that took place after the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody last year, according to prosecutors. In addition, he admitted to looting and assaulting a liquor store owner. A screenshot from surveillance video showing Trevon Green kicking the store owner […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Tuesday, July 19.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. We’ll get a report on tumultuous GOP Convention in Cleveland from Eugene Craig, the Third Chair of Maryland’s GOP who is currently in Cleveland attending the convention. Also, we’ll speak with leaders from Communities United, which is calling for the dismissal of the director of the […]
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Hemingway Temple AME Church Anniversary Celebration
The Hemingway Temple AME Church, located 501 P Street, NW, is scheduled to present a musical journey through its years of existence with a reception on July 23 at 1 p.m. The anniversary celebration will continue during the church’s Worship Service at 11 a.m. on July 24. The event is free and open to the […]
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Evang. Cynthia Loving Hosts 9th Annual Women’s Conference
Evang. Cynthia Loving will be hosting the 9th Annual Women’s Conference at One Accord Apostolic Church on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is, “Needing more of God.” One Accord Apostolic Church is located at 1406B Crain Highway South Suite 106B, Glen Burnie, Md. 21061.
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LSAC Hosts Law School Forum in D.C.
LSAC is scheduled to hold a Law School Forum July 23 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forums are held in cities throughout the United States to give prospective law students an opportunity to talk personally with representatives from ABA-approved law schools and attend informative workshops. Admission to all Law School […]
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The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Orchkids’ Green Festival
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Orchkids is hosting a Green Festival on July 24 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Carroll Park, Baltimore. There will be food, fun and entertainment. For more information go to orchkidsgreenfestival.com.