JPMorgan Chase Community Manager Brian Atkins, left, and Branch Manager Jua Williams, right, are both residents of the community, and hope they can make a difference in Ward 7 and 8 by providing residents with financial literacy. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase’s 2020 Path […]
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Scholarship fund for “C” average students
The Anna V. Waters Scholarship fund is specifically for African-American students, graduating with a “C” average but are good students who wish to pursue higher education. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO Let’s face it, finding money for college can be a real challenge, even if you’re an “A” or “B” […]
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Mayor Bowser reintroduces D.C. summer programs
Mayor Muriel Bowser at the Edgewood Recreation Center on June 28 to kick off summer programs to help young residents. (Courtesy Photo) “All young D.C. residents should have access to these opportunities.” By Lindday Calvin HU News Service District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community members at the Edgewood Recreation Center on Monday to […]
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D.C. Mayor announces incentives for residents taking COVID-19 vaccine
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is offering incentives for anyone 12 years or older getting vaccinated at three locations around the District. (Courtesy Photo) “If you look at states with lower vaccination populations, you’ll most likely see they are offering nothing to people who get the vaccine.” By Jordyn Burrell HU News Service District of Columbia […]
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Poor People’s Campaign launches major summer initiative
The Poor People’s Campaign, led by Rev. William J. Barber II, rallied on July 12 to discuss the major work they’ll be doing this summer to address voting rights and raising the federal minimum wage. (Courtesy Photo) “This is no ordinary moment.” By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO We’re halfway through the summer, but […]
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Poll Time: The results are in!
Cha’Carri Richardson, poll Track star Sha’Carri Richardson has been making headlines since her blowout win in the women’s 100 meter dash at the June 19 Olympic trials, securing her Team USA spot for Tokyo. That victory was short-lived after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, announced that the 21-year old tested positive for marijuana, less than a […]
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D.C.’s essential workers demand ‘hero pay’
The Heroes Pay Act of 2021 is set to be a one time payment to thousands of essential workers that risked their lives and their health during the pandemic. This includes transportation drivers, grocery store employees, doctors and more. (Courtesy photo) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO The Metro Washington Labor Council, along with […]
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After 17 years, a small and Black-owned electronic repair shop continues to prosper
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com Because large electronic companies, like Best Buy’s Geek Squad, often provide their own repair services, it’s no small feat for a Baltimore Black-owned, small business to stay in the game for 17 years. In 2004, brothers Edward and Daniel Brunson decided to go […]
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Op-ed: Investing in our most valuable resource: Our children
Maryland State Senator Cory McCray (Courtesy Photo) By Cory V. McCray When the 21st Century Schools Program Plan was being developed, I prayed that East and Northeast Baltimore would stand to benefit. My prayers were answered! A few weeks ago, Harford Heights Elementary School, the third 21st Century School in the 45th Legislative District, had […]
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South Africa faces rioting over jailing of ex-leader Zuma
A body lays covered by a blanket after protests in the area, in Johannesburg, July 11, 2021. Protests have spread from the KwaZulu Natal province to Johannesburg against the imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma who was imprisoned last week for contempt of court. (AP Photo/Yeshiel Panchia) By Andrew Meldrum The Associated Press […]
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Maryland unemployment benefits will continue into September
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill issued a preliminary injunction, July 13, blocking Gov. Larry Hogan’s attempt to terminate federal unemployment benefits. Now, the enhanced payments will continue into September when the federal funds are set to discontinue. The ruling took place […]
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‘Stuck With You’ creator Patricia Jones gained success by investing in herself
TV writer Patricia Jones, creator of Allblk.tv drama “Stuck With You.” Jones’ juicy new series centers around a glamorous married couple (played by Queen Sugar’s Timon Kyle Durrett and Tammy Townsend of Love Is __), who seem to be on top of the world, but whose world is in fact teetering off the edge of […]
