Oct. 1 Howard University Alumni & Friends Scholarship Golf Classic Lake Presidential Country Club, 3151 Presidential Golf Club Dr, Upper Marlboro, Md. 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. LGBTA Renaissance Reception The Founders Library, Browsing Room, 500 Howard Place NW 6:00pm – 9:30pm Oct. 2 ESPN’s His & Hers Live Broadcast Blackburn Center Ballroom, 2397 Sixth […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, September 30.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u The World Health Organization’s new guidelines on HIV treatment will effect countless millions globally. What do the new guidelines mean for Baltimore? We’ll ask our experts. Plus, our regular contributors the AFRO’s Roberto Alejandro, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network on Baltimore politics including, the […]
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Teachers Open House Party
The African American Civil War Museum, whose mission includes teaching valuable lessons in freedom, civil rights and justice, will host a free teacher’s open house party on Oct. 8 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. The free event will include music, educational resources, refreshments and door prizes. To RSVP contact the African American Civil War Museum […]
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PG County Housing Authority Opens Voucher
Prince George’s County Housing Authority will begin its preliminary Housing Choice Voucher Program application online from Oct. 5 – Oct. 16. During this time, anyone who applies has an equal chance to be randomly selected for the 5,000 waitlist slots. Only one application per household will be accepted. For more information, visit the Housing Authority […]
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Delta Alumnae Foundation Town Hall Meeting
The Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation will host the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign Town Hall on Oct.3 at the Prince George’s Community College from 9 a.m. to noon. Panelists include: Renee Roth, Prince George’s County 2015 Teacher of the Year; Sekou Biddle, vice president for Advocacy with the United Negro College Fund; Prince George’s […]
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One Day College Tour
Prince George’s Community College and Bowie State University will host a one day college tour for 7th and 8th grade students. The event will be held on Oct. 2 and the cost will be $25 per child. To download the application go to pgcacdst.org or call the chairperson at 301- 736-3250 for additional information.
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D.C. Unions Leery of D. C.’s Ward 7 Gets Urban Farm Residency Requirement Bill
Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) introduced a bill that would require D.C. workers to live in the District. (Photo credit: D.C. Council ) On Sept. 22 D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), introduced a bill, “The Jobs for D.C. Residents Amendment Act of 2015,” that would require employees of the Fire and Emergency […]
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Pepco, Exelon File for Merger Reconsideration from D.C. Public Service Commission
Pepco Holdings and Exelon Corporation filed a petition for reconsideration for their merger with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia on Sept. 28. The petition comes after the commission declined to approve the merger of the mid-Atlantic companies in August because the companies did not give a give any compelling reason as […]
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Experts Urge D.C. No-Smoking Policy Shift
Each year, nearly 45,000 Black Americans die from smoke related diseases like heart disease, stroke and lung cancer. This is more lives than are lost, experts say, to homicide, diabetes, AIDS and accidents combined. Additionally, nearly 68 percent of Black children and close to 37 percent of White kids between the ages of three and […]
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Former Inmate Succeeding as Employee at D.C. Hotel
Andre Marshall works for the Marriott Marquis Hotel. (Courtesy Photo) One of the best employees of a luxurious District hotel recently finished serving over two decades in federal prison and is an example of rehabilitation and redemption. Andre Marshall is a banquet houseman at the upscale Marriott Marquis Hotel that is adjacent to the Walter […]
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Children Get Surprise Gifts from Amazon
Kids at the Webster Kendrick Club react with glee after receiving free Kindles from Amazon. Youth members at the Webster Kendrick Club in Baltimore, Maryland shouted with joy and excitement as they were surprised with a donation of 70 Kindle Fire HD devices from Amazon Fulfillment. Mark Marzano, director of fulfillment at Amazon’s Baltimore location, […]
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Seven Women File $950 Million Lawsuit
A broken window overlooking a courtyard at Gilmor Homes. (Photo by Roberto Alejandro) Seven women residents of Gilmor Homes have filed a $950 million lawsuit against the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) over claims they were sexually harassed by maintenance workers on the property. The suit—filed on behalf of the seven residents by attorneys […]
