By Micha Green and Sheika Reid Special to the AFRO As part of the annual We’re Still Here special edition on Community Activists, the AFRO highlights the people who are fighting for justice in D.M.V. and Baltimore communities. This year’s theme, “Queens of the Movement,” celebrates the women who are working to strengthen and empower Black […]
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2.2.22 WFT sets date to announce new name
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com The Washington Football Team may have had a lousy season, with a 6-10 record and ranking third in the NFC East, however, the team and its fans still have something to look forward to despite the lack of postseason chances- a new name. The Washington […]
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The D.M.V.’s snowstorm leaves lingering mess
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com On the first Monday of the year, many in the D.M.V. woke up to a winterland as snow blanketed outside, falling peacefully and piling on inches of cold, soft, wet snow. The winter weather was beautiful and heavy for the D.M.V.’s first snowstorm- totaling more than […]
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The Swaliga Foundation works to offer more local schools STEAM programs
By Aysia Morton Special to the AFRO The Swaliga Foundation is on a quest to raise $80,000 for Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science, Calvin Coolidge High School, and five other schools that are currently on the waitlist for the organization’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Club. The Foundation aims to […]
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D.C. Council brings back Marion Barry memories with old Christmas cards
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is affectionately known as the “Mayor for Life,” and with a recent tweet from the D.C. Council, the activist turned career politician is making his rounds again on social media with people remembering all sides of his past. The […]
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DMV COVID-19 update: Blacks bear the brunt of Omicron variant
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com In a day’s time, more than 2,000 more residents in the nation’s capital were diagnosed with COVID-19 between Jan. 2 and Jan 3. Just outside the District, in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, are the highest number of cases in the State of Maryland. These numbers […]
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The Capitol Breach: One year later
By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO The one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is here. The occasion will be marked by speeches from the president, vice-president, members of Congress and the U.S. Attorney General. Lawmakers will convene in the Capitol’s Cannon Caucus room to share their stories of […]
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DMV brings in the new year with the first snowfall of the season
By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO As people made plans to celebrate the new year, weather forecasters began to warn residents from the mountains of the Carolinas and throughout the DMV about the possibility of a major snow storm. Old man winter made his presence known with a rage that hasn’t been seen since […]
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Leader of Washington’s Catholic Archdiocese has COVID-19
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The cardinal who leads the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has tested positive for the coronavirus. The archdiocese said in a statement Friday that Cardinal Wilton Gregory is canceling his appearances at this weekend’s services. “I am fully vaccinated and boosted,” the cardinal said in a statement. “I am experiencing […]
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World premiere play explores family, faith and forgiveness.
Mosaic Theater Company of DC will stage the world premiere of Dear Mapel starring Psalmayene 24 with music by Jabari Exum, from January 19 – February 13 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. A streaming video option also available for viewing beginning February 2nd. Written and performed by Andrew W. Mellon Playwright in Residence, Psalmayene 24, Dear Maple is […]
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Christmas Time in D.M.V.
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com All over social media, the holiday season has been filled with memes about 2021 being the least Christmasiest Christmas ever. “N—s was so annoying yesterday, ‘ion feel Christmas Spirit,’ well you 26 and didn’t buy a gift for ya mama,” one person wrote on Twitter. With […]
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Trucking on: How truckers are battling historic labor shortage
By Joe Dodson Capital News Service From hand sanitizer and vaccines to groceries and toilet paper, truck drivers are trucking through the COVID-19 pandemic despite a historic labor shortage. Many industries moved workers home during the start of the pandemic, but truckers worked “to meet the needs of this country.” “The trucking industry has stepped […]