By Desiree Williams-Chin, Howard University News Service The eviction moratorium that has protected tenants from evictions during the Covid19 pandemic was lifted by the U.S. Supreme Court. In Washington, DC, one mother of three is racing the clock to secure housing for her and her sons. HUNS reporter Desiree Williams-Chin has the story.
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Honoring Lt. Gen. Donna Martin
(Photos By Army Photography Division) Secretary of the Army the Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, hosted a Promotion and Swearing-In Ceremony in honor of then Maj. Gen. Donna W. Martin at the Memorial Chapel, Joint Base Myer/Henderson Hall, Fort Myer, VA. Family and friends gathered to witness Martin’s promotion to Lt. Gen. and being sworn in […]
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HUNS BREAKING NEWS: $16.8 million to Howard University for Black Business Development at HBCUs and Communities
Oriel McKinney, owner of 1000 Degrees Pizza in Winter Garden, and her husband, Brian, are one of the businesses that could benefit from the partnership between PNC, Howard University and other HBCUs announced Wednesday. McKinney had to shut down briefly during the pandemic, but have bounced back. McKinney’s business was forced to shut down due […]
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Washington Metrorail Safety Commission removes 60% of trains from service
By Glory Ngwe College Park, MD – Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service. Only 40 Metro trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail’s fleet. Trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes. (Screengrab from YouTube […]
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D.C. Mayor Bowser partners with SMBX to invest in small businesses
Annie Eser, director of the D.C. Rebuild Bond Program. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and SMBX, a marketplace for issuing and buying Small Business Bonds™, have partnered to establish the D.C. Rebuild Bond Program, which will help small businesses in the city […]
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WaySlay app delivers products to local beauty shops in 15 minutes or less
Mike James and Ian Grant created the WaySlay app in 2020 to provide on-demand access to beauty supplies. The app partners with local beauty shops to deliver products in as fast as 15 minutes. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Years ago, Mike James’ girlfriend found herself […]
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Yoga Thrives helps practitioners get through the pandemic
Bikram Yoga Works Founder Kendra Blackett-Dibinga leads a socially distanced, in-person class. (Courtesy Photo) By Chris Barylick Special to the AFRO The COVID-19 pandemic, by anyone’s definition, has been a slog beyond words. Since March of 2020, the world has started and stopped, opened and closed and reopened in fits and spurts, and the mental […]
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If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com With the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, continued racial injustice and in the midst of life’s inevitable and trying proverbial storms, people may find themselves asking, “Why, God?” “Why do we suffer? Why are so many people without jobs, homes and food? Why is there […]
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Warrior survivor: Dr. Taleshia Chandler plans to win the fight of her life
Dr. Taleshia Chandler is a 47-year-old administrative dean in the Richmond Public School system in Virginia. After Chandler’s mammograms were mishandled by her doctors, she and her husband were shocked to learn that she had Stage 4 breast cancer. (Courtesy photo) By Mylika Scatliffe Special to the AFRO Dr. Taleshia Chandler is a 47-year-old administrative […]
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I survived: The battered preacher’s wife
Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus, PH.D. is a domestic violence and cancer survivor. (Courtesy Photo) By Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus Special to the AFRO My ex-husband, who was also my pastor, and I worked for the same employer. After that position ended due to my boss losing her election, a mutual friend set us […]
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Celebrating one of the District’s newest centenarians
Mrs. Evelyn Green White is celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 11 (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Evelyn Greene White’s century celebration is more than a cause for acknowledging a milestone birthday, but a moment to reflect on the true narrative of strength and resiliency that has allowed for […]
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Three fitness elements you’re probably overthinking
Gerard “Coach G” Burley is a wellness expert and owner of Sweat DC. (Courtesy Photo) By Gerard “Coach G” Burley Wellness Expert and Sweat DC Owner If you’re like most other Americans, you likely have been struggling with keeping your fitness goals throughout the pandemic. In fact, according to an American Psychological Association survey, 61% […]
