To Our Creative Community, This week, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the application for the new $25 million microgrant program to provide relief to local small businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia are investing $25 million in the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program, which will […]
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Senate Passes Coronavirus Rescue Package On Unanimous Vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented response amid record new jobless claims and mounting evidence that the economy is in a recession. The unanimous Senate vote late Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about […]
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AFRO FACTS – Michelle Obama
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Media In this weeks Afro Facts, Micha Green talks Michelle Obama & Dj D-Nice.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: DC Health Announces Third COVID-19 Related Death
DC Health Announces Third COVID-19 Related Death Coronavirus Data Update: March 25 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a third death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 75-year-old female, was admitted to a hospital with underlying health conditions and passed away on March 25. She tested positive for COVID-19 […]
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A Letter from GWUL President & CEO…
Friends, In the midst of uncertainty, it has been uplifting to hear affirmations of support from so many of you. I echo your care and concern in these challenging times and would like to take the opportunity to share where we are as an organization and how you can help. Just as we have always […]
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“I Am More Than My Hair” Wins “Best Documentary Short” At ‘Through Women’s Eyes’ International Film Festival 2020
Alyscia Cunningham’s powerful new film tells the inspirational stories of females who experienced hair loss due to a health-related condition. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND—Filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham’s empowering documentary, I Am More Than My Hair won the “Best Documentary Short” award at the Through Women’s Eyes (TWE) International Film Festival 2020. The award-winning documentary features inspirational stories […]
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COVID-19 Update: Fairfax County Government Facilities Closed To Public
To the Fairfax County Community, Starting Friday, March 27, at 5 pm, Fairfax County will close all government buildings and facilities to the public, until further notice. The County government remains open for business online, via phone, and by mail. A full list of services that can be done online and by phone is here. […]
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THE RUN DOWN – Trump Calls COVID-19 “Chinese Virus”
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Host Micha Green talks Trump’s insensitive Tweets of “Chinese Virus” and whats Trending in The Afro American Newspaper.
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U.S. Congress: Funding The Nation’s Community Health Centers
March 20, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader United States House of Representatives H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 The […]
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Pandemic Should not Impede Resettlement of Refugees in Danger (UNHCR, IOM)
Washington, D.C. — In response to the announcement from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that have temporarily suspended travel for refugee resettlement due to the COVID-19 global health crisis, Rev. John L. McCullough, president and CEO of Church World Service, issued the following statement: “The threat of COVID-19 […]
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Journalism Program Honors Jim Vance
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com On Thursday, March 12, Archbishop Carroll High School in Northeast, D.C. hosted an official ribbon cutting and special ceremony in honor of one of the District’s most legendary broadcasters, Jim Vance, who died in July, 2017. Several journalists, politicians and leaders were in the building to pay their […]
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Grosso Says He Was Sexually Assaulted as a Minor
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Soon after Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced charges against former Catholic priest Scott Asalone, District of Columbia Council member David Grosso (I- At Large) revealed he was the victim of the clergyman’s sexual abuse. “Last week, the Commonwealth of Virginia indicted and detained Mr. Scott Asalone for […]
