By BlackPressUSA Zillow’s second HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 200 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that developed innovations to help renters and first-time buyers find their dream homes. The top three finishers in the hackathon, in collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and […]
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U.S. Sen. Warnock: electric car tax credit needs ‘flexibility’
By Russ Bynum, The Associated Press U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock urged the U.S. Treasury secretary Friday to use “maximum flexibility” in implementing a revised tax credit for Americans buying electric vehicles, a perk that Hyundai stands to lose as the automaker invests billions of dollars to open its first American EV plant in the Democratic […]
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Baltimore-based Mogul Printing helps entrepreneurs brand their business
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Mogul Printing has been providing Baltimore area businesses with apparel, signage, paper products and custom merchandise since 2014. CEO Daryell Mack’s decision to open the printing shop arose out of a previous business endeavor. At the time, Mack led a street team that […]
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New book highlights key figures and moments in Black history
By Sarah Crest, Special to the AFRO “Blacks Facts ~ The Ultimate Primer to the Historical and the Hysterical,” is now available in paperback form. Black studies experts have responded favorably to the work, created by Tim and Deb Smith. Dr. Daryl Cumber Dance, from the University of Richmond, had a glowing review of the […]
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Maryland Public Television honors life and legacy of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass with separate films
By Grace Kpetemey, Special to the AFRO and Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor The courage, strength and legacy of abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass will be on full display this month. Two separate PBS documentaries, co-produced by Maryland Public Television and Firelight Films, will premier in the beginning of October. In January of this […]
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October 13th Event Planned Showcasing Druid Hill Park’s
Baltimore, September 16, 2022: Druid Hill Park Partnership will be hosting an opportunity for the public to learn more about projects and plans for Druid Hill Park and the adjacent communities. On October 13, 2022, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at the Mansion House in Druid Hill Park, state and local leaders will gather to present […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Free workshops for Metro D.C. area arts organizations now available
By Brenda C. Siler, The Washington Informer The Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) has created a series of free professional development workshops that are available to arts agencies in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Staff from the Alexandria Office of the Arts, Arlington Cultural Affairs Office, and ArtsFairfax have created sessions titled […]
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Divine Nine launches fight against abortion restrictions with “Tell Somebody” campaign
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), known across the nation as “The Divine Nine,” are joining forces and ramping up the fight to protect Black women’s lives. The Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO) recently announced the “Tell Somebody” public service campaign, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of the Supreme Court’s […]
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Women Elevating Women conference provides support to women looking to successfully grow and scale businesses
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The multi-cultural, multi-ethnic Women Elevating Women (WEW) conference, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, returned to D.C. this past weekend to bring women business owners and executives together to discuss and share strategies for success and economic empowerment. Launched in 2018, the conference cultivates a […]
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Howard University College of Medicine appoints first Black woman as dean
By Misha Cornelius, Howard University Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the appointment of Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, M.D., FACS, FAAP as the Howard University College of Medicine dean. With the appointment, effective Oct. 3, Hayes Dixon became the first Black woman to serve as dean of The Howard University College […]
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Court approval of early counting of mail-in ballots expected to accelerate 2022 election certification
By Emmett Gartner, Capital News Service The Montgomery County Circuit Court decided to approve the Maryland State Board of Elections’ emergency petition to allow the early processing and counting of mail-in ballots. With the court’s approval, local boards of election can now begin canvassing and counting votes on Oct. 1. Votes will not be reported, […]
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AFRO election roundup: Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman and Anthony Brown give campaign updates
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Democratic nominees Wes Moore, Del. Brooke Lierman and Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) continue to engage with the community ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Recently, the candidates shared updates from the campaign trail and outlooks with the AFRO. Gubernatorial candidate Moore is […]