By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, mgray@afro.com Behind the scenes, Curtis Symonds has been a player in the cable television industry for nearly 40 years. In the dark ages when Black Entertainment Television was an idea that was looking for cable distribution, Symonds made it happen. When ESPN was reluctant to broadcast Black College Sports, […]
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Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, Music, NEWS, TV and Film, Washington D.C. News
‘Straight Crankin’ Goes South
By Brianna N. McAdoo, Special to the AFRO The sounds of Chocolate City are making their way down South this summer, where Straight Crankin’ A Go-Go Documentary has been nominated in the documentary category at the 10th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival. In September of 2018, the District’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) released […]
Posted inHBCU, National News, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Michelle Obama Inspires First Generation College Students
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com It was a rainy Tuesday morning; yet the Howard University School of Business was filled with beaming, bright first generation college students ready to learn what it takes to thrive from someone who had walked in their shoes- former First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) Michelle Obama. Celebrating […]
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AFRO Washington D.C. Community Calendar
Sun., July 28 The Coconut Market Come celebrate African, Asian, Caribbean and Latin-American cultures to create the most unique shopping experience. This free event creates an amazing atmosphere for many people of different ages to be exposed to local small businesses with the Engine Company 12 located at 1626 North Capitol St. NW., for more […]
Posted inHealth, LIFE & STYLE, Living, National News, NEWS, Travel, Washington D.C. News
‘Survive, Not Enjoy’: Heat, Humidity Gripping Half the US
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of their seats and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system. The National Weather Service […]
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April Ryan to Moderate Presidential Candidates Forum
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), an organization at the forefront of the strategic planning in the fight for justice of Black people for over a century, is hosting its 110th annual convention July 20-24 in Detroit. As the 2020 elections are on the minds […]
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Marriott Accused Of “Drip Pricing”
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Marriott International, the company that owns the international conglomerate of hotels around the world, is being sued by the District of Columbia for allegedly deceiving customers by charging hidden fees to increase their profits. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is claiming that company’s “deceptive and misleading pricing […]
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, Media, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Celebrating Multicultural Media
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The Multicultural Media Correspondents Association (MMCA) of Washington, D.C. celebrated the grind, truth telling and barrier breaking work performed by journalists daily at their annual awards dinner. Held at the National Press Club on July 9, the dinner was fun-filled as comedians Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley served as […]
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History Making Politician Dies
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com The District of Columbia has lost a history making and barrier breaking politician, as the first Chair of the Home Rule D.C. Council, Sterling Tucker, 95, has passed away. According to The Washington Post, Tucker died on Sunday, July 14, however, the D.C. Council took to Twitter to announce […]
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Mayor Bowser Tackles Measles
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser is giving residents easier access to vaccination in an effort to combat the nation wide measles outbreak before it has the chance to hit the area. On July 15 the mayor launched her “Don’t Wait, Vaccinate” campaign and announced she will be providing […]
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Lead Prevention Plans Underway
By Tyra Wilkes, Special to the AFRO Ward 6 Council member, Charles Allen, is set to re-introduce a bill in favor of D.C. residents by tightening the laws around toxic lead-based paint in rental units. More specifically, the proposed law will focus on the associated health risks facing mothers and children. The Lead Hazard Prevention and […]
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Kingman BGC 50 Years Later
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, mgray@afro.com Born after the riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Kingman Boys and Girls Club (BGC) began as a place that gave young, Black D.C. residents a place to congregate and flourish. It has earned a reputation for developing one of the top youth athletic […]
