By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, mgray@afro.com The aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, Ohio have led to groups around the country calling for stricter gun control measures. Several groups rallied in front of the White House and U.S. Capitol demanding lawmakers make sweeping legislative changes. According to the […]
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Women of the AFRO Remember Morrison
In this Sept. 1987 file photo, author Toni Morrison poses with a copy of her book “Beloved” in New York. Morrison, a pioneer and reigning giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in “Beloved,””Song of Solomon” and other works transformed American letters by dramatizing the pursuit of freedom within the boundaries of race, has died […]
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THE RUN DOWN
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green covers the TRENDING STORIES in this weeks edition of the AFRO News Paper.
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U.S. Bank Pledges $1M Donation to Smithsonian’s African American Museum
By WI Web Staff The Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank announced a five-year, $1 million investment in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in northwest D.C. The investment marks the bank’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which brings strengthen the communities it serves, bank officials said. Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American […]
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Kojo Nnamdi Hosts Ward 8 Town Hall
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO WAMU 88.5’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show will host a free town hall event focused on local entrepreneurship and its impact on the community and residents of Ward 8. The public forum titled, “Kojo in Your Community: Entrepreneurship East of the River” will be held from 6-8 p.m., July 30 at […]
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Kirk Franklin Brings Inspiration to the MGM
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The MGM National Harbor might be known for its slots, tables, clubs, restaurants and shopping, but Kirk Franklin brought the Holy Spirit to the lavish casino on July 26. In a concert that lasted over three and a half hours, and with Franklin’s set consisting of about two hours […]
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Rankin Celebrates 125 Years
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO In 2020, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will celebrate its 125th year of serving as a spiritual, historical and cultural center on Howard University’s campus. Built between the years of 1894 and 1895, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel has served as a pillar of truth, service and a spiritual oasis for […]
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D.C. Health Warns Against Disease
By Tyra Wilkes, Special to the AFRO The District of Columbia Health Department is warning residents against an increase in an intestial illness, called Cyclosporiasis, after 14 people have been diagnosed in 2019 compared to 8 total in 2018. The Food and Drug Administration is urging residents against buying, eating, or serving fresh basil products exported […]
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Coco Comes to D.C.
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Rising tennis sensation Cori “Coco” Gauff is coming off her Wimbledon high, where she wowed the world when she defeated legendary player Venus Williams, and keeping up momentum at Citi Open. “I’m excited to be playing in D.C. It’s one of my favorite cities,” Gauff said at the Citi […]
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Bethea Starts Season with NY Giants
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, mgray@afro.com New York Giants safety Antoine Bethea is getting a chance to live out his dreams. In 2015 Bethea went undrafted and signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts. After 13 years,183 games, and a Super Bowl victory, the former Howard University safety heads to training […]
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D.C. Community Calendar
Sat., August 3 CivicFest This free event combines music, dance, art, volunteer opportunities, fun and thought-provoking workshops and more on Saturday, from 12-8 pm at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park in Columbia Heights. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Wed., August 7 The Healing Power of Communication Join us for a conversation […]
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The Avi8ted Mindset
Lafayette Barnes IV, NNPA Newswire Correspondent Growing up in Washington, D.C. in the ’90s wasn’t easy. With the influence of drugs and crime, one could easily find themselves on the wrong path. Charlton Woodyard II’s parents had a different idea that included private schools, martial arts, and a strict home environment that allowed him the space […]