By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Veteran State and Federal Trial Lawyer, Lisa Monet Wayne has been appointed to serve as executive director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) headquartered in Washington, D.C. Wayne, who served as past president of NACDL, a network television legal analyst and former Colorado State Public […]
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Mayor Bowser announces Hotel Recovery Grant Program
By Tyra Wilkes Special to the AFRO Mayor Muriel Bowser, together with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and Events DC, have announced the Hotel Recovery Grant Program. The $40 million relief fund will support qualified hotels, inns, motels, and bed and breakfasts in their COVID-19 recovery efforts. Similar […]
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CVS Health announces availability of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine to children ages five to 11 in Washington, DC
Submitted by Amy Thibault | CVS Senior Manager, Corporate Communications CVS Health just announced that 1,700 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide – including two (2) select locations in Washington, DC – are now accepting appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages five to 11 years of age, with shots starting on Sunday, 11/7, upon receipt […]
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Mayor encourages COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11
As children are now able to get the pediatric Pfizer vaccine, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children ages 5 and up. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Now that COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 12 have been approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), shots for 5 […]
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#ProtectBlackWomen: Council reverses Chairman’s refusal to reappoint Cora Masters Barry, Dr. Natalie Hopkinson
Cora Masters Barry and Dr. Natalie Hopkinson are being blocked from reappointment on the D.C. Commission on Arts and Humanities. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com (Updated 11/02/2012) – While the hashtag #ProtectBlackWomen has become trendy, it is rooted from the very real disrespect African American women experience in […]
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Black civil rights leaders, professionals side with Howard student protestors
Howard University (Courtesy Image/Logo) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO The student protests at Howard University have entered its third week. The student struggle at the nation’s foremost HBCU, is now receiving reinforcements as it draws growing national attention. Hundreds of Howard students have occupied the Armour J. Blackburn University Center and have […]
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Gen. Powell’s death is a reminder we still need to get vaccinated
(Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com When Gen. Colin Powell died from complications of COVID-19 on Oct. 18, after full vaccination, the anti-vax delegation came out in droves to emphasize their points about the uselessness and dangers of the COVID-19 vaccine, without any consideration of […]
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AFRO Exclusive: MPD Assistant Police Chief says ‘employer failed to protect’ 10 policewomen in lawsuit
By Katia Pechenkina Special to the AFRO Since Chanel Dickerson became a cadet at the age of 17 and she said that she has experienced different forms of discrimination over the course of her career. “We’re often viewed as being allowed to work here, instead of being entitled to work with whatever profession that we […]
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Obama endorses McAuliffe, 21 Virginia House Candidates in competitive race
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Viriginia’s former governor and current gubernatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com This reporter can attest to the highly contentious nature of the Virginia gubernatorial, lieutenant governor and state legislature races. Day and night, my favorite news channels play the […]
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College Gurl Foundation hits the road for empowering tour, gets funding from Glizzy Gang
Jessica Brown’s the College Gurl Foundation’s tour bus, which is used for the non-profit’s college tour. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Jessica Brown, also known as the College Gurl, has spent the last six years working to empower students for post secondary education. In less than a decade the […]
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JPMorgan Chase teams up with National Cherry Blossom Festival to plant trees in Washington’s Ward 8
JPMorgan Chase has sponsored the National Cherry Blossom Festival since 2019. Last Friday, dozens of its employees gave back to the Ward 8 community by planting 30 trees in Oxon Run Park. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com For three years, JPMorgan Chase has served as a […]
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Why drug pricing programs have not reduced health disparities
(Black PR Wire) Washington DC – Today, the Southern Christian Leadership Global Policy Initiative (SCL-GPI) and Creative Investment Research (CIR) released a white paper titled “Why Drug Pricing Programs Have Not Reduced Health Disparities.” The COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest surrounding racial disparities and systemic racism have put renewed emphasis on closing health and wealth […]
