By H. R. Harris, Special to the AFRO Last month, the D.C. City Council passed the Human Rights Enhancement Amendment Act to amend the Human Rights Act of 1977. The bill makes it harder to discriminate against those living with homelessness, thus making homelessness a protected class in Washington, D.C. Homeless advocates and members of […]
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Posted inPrince George's County News
As counties become more diverse, new voices need to be at the table
Reporters Notebook: Inclusive civic engagement By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The National Association of Counties (NAC) just ended their annual conference on Inclusive Civic Engagement in Colorado this week. County Executives and officials across America are finding out, like all of us who live in counties, that the regions surrounding our major metropolitan cities […]
Posted inNational News
Freedom Riders from 1961 honored
By Ariama C. Long, Report for America Corps Member This year marks the 61st anniversary of the 1961 Freedom rides through the segregated South, aimed at dismantling the Jim Crow system looming over the transportation industry at the time. Freedom Riders risked life and limb protesting illegal and often violent racial segregation throughout the South. […]
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In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
By Matthew Lee and Eric Tucker, The Associated Press The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on July 27. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with […]
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Biden promotes assault weapon ban in message to National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor President Joseph R. Biden kicked off a campaign to ban assault weapons on America’s streets in an address to Black law enforcement officers this week. “We send you out to do your jobs on the streets flooded with weapons of war,” Biden said. “If you can’t support banning weapons […]
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Aminta Breaux’s first five years at Bowie State University, opening doors virtually and literally
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Fresh from celebrating her fifth anniversary as President of Bowie State University in July 2022, Aminta H. Breaux is racing to excellence with her leadership team. At the top of Breaux’s list is preparing the campus for the start of Fall semester 2022. She hopes this year is the campus’ […]
Posted inArts & Culture
New musical honors Frederick Douglass’ life and writings
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO Frederick Douglass is famous in history for being an abolitionist leader and visionary. Although his life and writings are often taught about, his journey to becoming the icon that he was is not often discussed or shown. The new musical at Washington, D.C.’s Arena Stage, “American Prophet: Frederick […]
Posted inFood
DMV and Baltimore Black Restaurant Week through July 31
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Looking for that next high-quality eatery to add to your “favorites” list. Then of course, it’s time to get out and try one of the Black-owned restaurants in the DMV or Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week is happening now through July 31st. Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell, and Derek Robinson established the […]
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Coppin State University Receives $50,000 Gift from Northwestern Mutual
Gift to Help Launch Insurance Learning Lab and Partnership through College of Business BALTIMORE – Coppin State University, today, received a $50,000 gift from Northwestern Mutual to launch its Insurance Learning Laboratory and support additional career readiness, academic, and community outreach initiatives through the Coppin State University College of Business. The gift and collaborative efforts […]
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TBE#29 – #WeAreBG: Hope Surges For The Release Of WNBA Star Brittney Griner
By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “Please continue to pray for my family and all the other families of the wrongfully detained, as our pain remains active until our loved ones are brought home. Let’s continue to use our voices to speak the names of all the wrongfully detained Americans and […]
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Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8
By Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live on July. It’s designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of a dispatcher sending police, firefighters or paramedics, 988 will connect callers with trained mental health counselors. The federal government has […]
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PrEP has protected folks from HIV for 10 years, why aren’t Black people accessing it?
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black When PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) was released onto the market a decade ago, it was one of the greatest medical advances in the history of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) — and it still is. If used properly, the prescription medicine can reduce a person’s chances of contracting HIV from sex […]
