AFRO staff members share their experiences and tips on how to navigate their finances in honor of National Financial Literacy Month.
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Posted inBUSINESS
Securing your financial future: the importance of saving for retirement
Black and Brown people are less likely to have retirement accounts than Whites and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and a lack of financial security can lead to financial insecurity in retirement.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
PRESS ROOM: Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival returns to Washington, D.C.
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent, is returning to Washington, D.C. in 2024 with a more community-centric approach and a charity aspect.
Posted inDMV News
Local social media agencies host networking event and live podcast for entrepreneurs and content creators
Siraaj Woods Creatives (SWC) and Kigenix Creatives hosted their fourth networking event for entrepreneurs and content creators in the DMV area, providing a space for them to be creative and connect with each other, as well as providing resources to take their businesses to the next level.
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Chase to Bring ‘The Experience’ to D.C. Business Owners on May 8
Chase for Business is hosting a complimentary, all-day expo in Washington, D.C. to provide local business owners with best practices to help grow their business.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
The National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum are hosting a family festival, budget oversight hearing, panel discussion, and networking event in Washington, D.C. in April.
Posted inHealth
PRESS ROOM: U.S. surgeon general and NAACP president, CEO address Black physicians at the National Medical Association Colloquium
The U.S. Surgeon General, Derrick Johnson, and other prominent health and policy leaders convened with the National Medical Association to discuss pressing health issues among Black physicians and the patients and communities they serve.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Connecting through science: Bowie State University brings solar eclipse viewing to HBCU community
Bowie State University hosted a family reunion, homecoming-style celebration of the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8 with hundreds of students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members gathering at Bulldog Football Stadium to witness the event.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser targets truancy in attempts to stem surge in juvenile crime, violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed the UPLIFT Act to address chronic truancy in the District, combining social services with counseling and increased parental involvement to keep young people safe, in school and engaged.
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Kelvin Brown speaks on his run for Ward 7’s D.C. Council seat
Kelvin Brown, a veteran and former educator, is running for the Ward 7 D.C. Council seat, promising to be a voice for the people of Ward 7 and to use his experience in housing to bring about systematic changes and improve conditions for small business owners.
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Ramona Edelin, influential activist and education advocate, dies at 78
Ramona Edelin, a renowned activist and academic, who was pivotal in popularizing the term “African American” and advancing civil rights, education reform and community empowerment, died at the age of 78 due to cancer.
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Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum celebrates a century of Black arts education
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.