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 […]
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WTU demands safety amendments before return to in-person learning
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com COVID-19 numbers are steadily rising in the District of Columbia, causing concern for educators, school staff and parents whose students are required to participate in in-person learning despite growing coronavirus cases. Between Dec. 2 to Dec. 26, more than nine-thousand District residents newly tested positive for […]
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AFRO D.C. Newsmaker of the Year: Mr. D.C.’s legacy continues
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com When Edgar Allen Brookins died on Dec. 1, 2021, people all around the D.M.V. and United States mourned the passing of a man who gave two decades to the Army and three decades to the AFRO, all the while fighting for justice of Black Americans, soldiers […]
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Students of the Live Movement prevailed
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO The AFRO recognizes The Live Movement as Newsmakers of the Year. In Fall 2021, the student-led Live Movement rallied Howard University students in an unprecedented action of waging the most extended student protest in the campus’ 97-year history. “We are not here just to go to class. We […]
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Gospel singer JJ Hairston partners wIth Ronald McDonald House Charities to help families with sick children
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO The work Maryland gospel singer JJ Hairston does with Ronald McDonald House is very close to his heart. “My mother transitioned from cancer over seven years ago and since then, I’ve worked with my management company finding ways to give back to people who are affected the way […]
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How to start saving for next year’s holiday season
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com As the holiday season comes to a close, the AFRO connected with Greg Jones, a JPMorgan Chase branch manager, to discuss how people can start saving for the 2022 holiday season. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q: When do […]
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Amerigroup DC partners with local organizations to strengthen communities
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the challenges the Black community has historically had in terms of maternal, behavioral and overall health and access to healthcare. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Anthem and Amerigroup DC had been working diligently to positively improve overall healthcare options for vulnerable […]
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Mrs. Santa says ‘thank you’
By AFRO Staff On Dec. 21, Mrs. Santa held her annual Christmas giveaway at the Forum Caterers in Northwest Baltimore. Mrs. Santa wants to extend a thank you to the Pi Omega chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Baltimore Old Timers and everyone who gave toys and monetary donations to make this Christmas special […]
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Afro Charities raises close to $2M to support community initiatives, Upton Mansion renovations
By Savannah Wood Afro Charities Executive Director Afro Charities was founded in 1963 to administer Mrs. Santa & AFRO Clean Block, two long-standing programs that have positively impacted generations of Baltimore and DC residents. In 2019, we expanded our mission to include preservation of the 130-year-old AFRO American Newspapers’ extensive archives. Through new programming like […]
