Healthcare organization serving 3.5 million people in communities throughout mid-Atlantic region announces vaccine requirement for workforce, Board members and guests Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C. – Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), a not-for-profit and the largest healthcare company in the mid-Atlantic region, announced it will make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for its workforce, Boards of Directors, and guests. […]
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Greenbelt becomes first city to take reparations issue to the polls
By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO In an historic move on April 14, the House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward House Resolution 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, or H.R. 40. The bill was introduced in 1989 by the late Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), but was never passed. […]
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Boy Scouts in D.C. historic Black troop soar to Eagle Scout status
Nine Boy Scouts in Troop 544 of People’s Congregational UCC of the NCAC Council in Washington D.C., an almost 100 year old historic Black troop, achieved the highest level of scouting with an Eagle Scout ranking. (Courtesy of Troop 544 of Peoples Congregational UCC of the NCAC Council) By Jonathan Simpson Special to the AFRO […]
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D.C., Hip Hop legend dies
Rapper Diddy posted this photo and a heartfelt tribute to legendary producer Chucky Thompson, who died from complications due to COVID-19 at the age of 53. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com District of Columbia native and the Hip Hop legend, responsible for some of music’s hottest hits, Chucky Thompson, […]
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Mayor adds vaccine incentives for young Washingtonians
Maya Davis, 12, of Washington, holds hands with her mother, Maisha Cosby, as she receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at a drive-thru clinic held by Community of Hope, a community health organization, at the Washington School for Girls in Southeast. (AP Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com As the coronavirus pandemic […]
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D.C. Council compromises with Mayor for MPD officers amid crime increase
Despite concerns from Council members about MPD behavior and lack of community trust of authority, the D.C. Council voted to keep additional resources. (Courtesy Photo) By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO A recent uptick in crime has forced City officials to make some very difficult decisions. At the forefront of these decisions is the […]
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Mayor mandates government employees must be vaccinated
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that all government employees who work in agencies that report to her must be fully vaccinated by Sept. 19. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com In the ever changing world of COVID mandates and restrictions, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new rules that […]
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Blair Carl Smith, AFRO board member, to become Milken Institute senior director
AFRO Board Member, Blair Carl Smith, will become the senior director for the Milken Institute’s Center for Financial Markets. (Courtesy Photo) By AFRO Staff The Milken Institute announced, August 13, that Blair Carl Smith, an experienced leader in financial services and capital markets, will join the Center for Financial Markets as a senior director. Smith […]
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Alzheimer’s Association addresses the need for African-American participation in clinical trials
Alzheimer’s advocate Ernestine Jones Jolivet encourages African Americans to participate in clinical trials that determine the effectiveness of treatments and therapies. By AFRO Staff Statistics show that African Americans are less likely to be asked to participate in clinical trials. The reason this disparity exists—and the method to solve the problem—was presented at the 2021 […]
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The AFRO, the oldest Black business in MD, marks 129 years
On Aug. 13, the AFRO will celebrate 129 years since its founding. This particular AFRO-themed birthday cake was made by Tiffany Connor. Happy birthday AFRO! By AFRO Staff Since August 13, 1892, the AFRO has been your source for news about your community. It has recounted the struggles of a people who refused to be […]
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MPD under fire for police brutality in viral video
By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com A viral video showing D.C. Police punching a man and using excessive force has activists demanding justice, Washingtonians saying “enough is enough,” and three Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) members on suspension and under investigation. On Aug. 8 officers were filmed physically harming 23-year-old Kiman Johnson, while attempting […]
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Activists remember Voting Rights Act 56 years later
Activists including representatives from March on for Voting Rights, met on Aug. 6 to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the {1965 Voting Rights Act} and plan for a nationwide march on Aug. 28 to continue the fight to end voter suppression. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Fifty-six years after their […]
