In this July 23, 2015 file photo, Ranking Member Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. is seen during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill to review the Iran nuclear agreement. Cardin, the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, has announced he opposes the nuclear deal with Iran. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON (AP) — […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Friday, September 4.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u A review of some of the week’s most important stories from the pages of the AFRO American Newspaper, including the first day of the Freddie Gray hearings in Baltimore. We’ll have reports and insights from our regular contributors the AFRO’s Roberto Alejandro and Stephen Janis and Taya Graham of […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Thursday, September 3.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Educator, journalist, public intellectual and proud son of East Baltimore, D. Watkins’ new book, “The Beast Side,” is nothing short of a literary classic for the 21st century, chronicling life on the streets of one of America’s great and deeply flawed cities, Baltimore. We’ll talk to Watkins about his transcendent […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Rep. Cummings Speaks At Bold Conference for Boys
Rep. Elijah Cummings U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) will be the keynote speaker at the BOLD Conference at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road. The BOLD Leadership and Life Skills Conference is scheduled to take place on Sept. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. The conference is for young African American men […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Turner Memorial AME Church Celebrates 100 Years
Turner Memorial AME Church will host a Centennial Gospel Concert, featuring Keith Pringle on Sept. 11. (Courtesy Photo) Turner Memorial AME Church, 7201 16th Place, will celebrate 100 Years of WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY CONNECTION Ministry, Sep. 11-13. The historic congregation distinctly serves the D.C. metropolitan area through spiritual formation and edifying love within the community. […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Edwards to Host 2015 Job Fair
On Sept. 9 Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.) will host her 2015 Job Fair at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employers from national and local businesses; federal, state and county government; and nonprofit organizations, will be in attendance. Job seekers will also learn about […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
New Report Details Status of Women in the D.C. Region’s Workforce
On Aug. 29, the Washington Area Women’s Foundation released new data detailing the status of women’s participation in the D.C. region’s workforce. While female participation in the region surpasses the national average by 11 percent, more can be done to improve economic security for women, according to the report. “Almost a quarter of the female […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Mel Franklin, Prince George’s County Council Chair, Brings Businesses to the Community
Mel Franklin, Prince George’s County Council Chair (Photo Courtesy of Prince George’s County government) In an attempt to spread awareness of the business and nonprofit services offered in Prince George’s County communities, Mel Franklin, county council chairman, hosted the 5th Annual Family and Friends Day. The event took place Aug. 30 at the Showplace Arena in […]
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Fallout Over Exelon-Pepco Merger Denial in D.C. Continues
Harry Wingo is the president and CEO of the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. (Linkedin Photo) Various business and community leaders from across the District of Columbia have reacted strongly, pro and con, to the recent denial Exelon-Pepco merger. On Aug. 25, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia rejected the application of the proposed […]
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D.C. Area Mother’s Tea Focuses on Forgiveness, Preventing Violence
The late journalist Charnice Milton was remembered at The Mother’s Tea. (AFRO File Photo) The Mother’s Tea, an event sponsored by a host of community and non-violence organizations, took place on Aug. 30 at the ballroom of the InterContinental Willard Hotel in Northwest. Dozens of people listened to music and testimonies about the importance of […]
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Northeast D.C. Housing Complex Hosts Annual Health Day Bash
Jojo of Martha’s Table demonstrates cooking healthy vegetables with the kids of Langston Terrace Dwellings. (Photo by Maria Adebola) Every year, the Langston Dwellings Resident’s Council hosts a health day dedicated towards giving back to the Langston Terrace Dwellings residents and friends in Ward 5. The purpose of the health day is to expose its […]
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D.C. Democrats Weigh Biden Possible White House Bid
Joe Biden is the vice president of the United States. (AFRO File Photo) The chatter among national Democrats that the vice president of the United States should run for the top spot in 2016 has reached party members in the District also. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is the subject of an official draft campaign that wants him […]
