Baltimore and Washington, D.C. — CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has tapped former Kaiser executive Destiny-Simone Ramjohn as the organization’s new Vice President of Community Health and Social impact. CareFirst’s Community Health and Social Impact team is part of the company’s Health Services division – which leads the organization’s work to improve the health of the […]
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THE RUN DOWN – Black History Month
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Happy Black History Month! THE RUNDOWN host, Micha Green, talks on legendary Journalist GWEN IFILL being honored by her selection to be the face of the 43rd stamp in the USPS’ Black Heritage series.
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AFRO Exclusive: Catching Up With Biggest Loser Cast Member Phi
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The Biggest Loser is back on television with a revamp that features old and new faces and facets. This time the show is on USA as opposed to the NBC network channel, features former show trainer Bob Harper now hosting and brand new trainers, Erica Lugo and Steve Cook. […]
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Gwen Ifill Honored With USPS Stamp
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com On Jan. 31, legendary journalist, Gwen Ifill, who famously anchored PBS News Hour, was honored with a commemorative stamp by the United States Postal Service (USPS) right on the heels of Black History Month. As part of their Black Heritage Series the USPS honors great African American leaders […]
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Single Mother Gets a New House
By Brianna Rhodes Special to the AFRO A single mother of five received the keys to a newly renovated home on Thursday all thanks to real estate investor, Dr. Joseph Asamoah and the help of D.C. city officials, the housing authority and the banking community. District of Columbia resident, Keeyonna Musgrove was presented a five-bedroom, […]
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D.C. Crime Update: Two Deaths in Two Days
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Last year’s homicide count (196) crept beyond the 2018 rate (169), however this year there have been four less deaths than this time in 2019, {according to D.C. Witness}. Despite the lower statistics, there were two homicides in the first two days of February. On Feb. 1, a […]
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Play Takes Young People Seriously
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Greta Thundberg, who is bringing awareness to climate change and the many young people who are advocating for gun reform are helping adults around the world understand the importance of listening to young people about their opinions, concerns and visions for the future. In a day where the […]
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HU Football: Reports Say Larry Scott Will Succeed Ron Prince
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com For the third time in four years, Howard University will take the field with a new football coach this fall. Multiple reports say University of Florida’s tight end coach Larry Scott is expected to leave one of the premiere college programs in America for the chance to […]
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Senate Chaplain’s Velvet Voice Cuts Through Impeachment Fray
By ELANA SCHOR, Associated Press The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump doesn’t lack for strong speakers. But only one voice at the trial speaks to senators-turned-jurors about the values behind their actions — and keeps his focus on God. Senate Chaplain Barry Black, 71, regularly opens the chamber’s proceedings with prayer and has done […]
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Macy’s Celebrates Black History Month By Embracing and Expressing The Diversity Of Black People and Culture
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 27, 2020– This February, Macy’s will celebrate Black History Month by embracing and expressing the diversity of Black people and culture. Luminaries such as influencer Monica Veloz, Oscar® nominee Matthew Cherry, comedian Phoebe Robinson, activist Marley Dias, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, and celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble will headline events […]
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Giant Food Supports Black History Month Through Bags 4 My Cause
LANDOVER, Md., Jan. 30, 2020 PRNewswire — Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, is encouraging customers to join in its support of Black History Month through its charitable bag program, Bags 4 My Cause. The Bags 4 My Cause program was launched to support local nonprofit organizations while working to reduce […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Detail Upcoming CBC 2020 National Black Leadership Summit
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor In an effort to emphasize measurable policy change with tangible direct action, members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be convening the Congressional Black Caucus National Black Leadership Summit on February 3rd and 4th. The Summit with include over 400 Black leaders from around the country to discuss […]
