By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Mayor Muriel Bowser held a press conference urging people who know any information about the murder of Maurice Scott, a 15-year-old high school student, to contact the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). “I’m here to ask for the communities assistance regarding the homicide of Maurice Scott,” said Bowser in […]
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AFRO Chats With High School Grads
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Last spring according to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, about 3,330 students graduated high school. As this year ends, the AFRO spoke to a few high school students about what their journey to graduation was like, and what they look forward to in the future. […]
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District Launches Bus Lane Pilot
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a bus lane pilot program that would provide “bus only” lanes on two of the District’s busiest streets, in order to improve transit time for commuters and reduce congestion on the road. “These designated bus lanes on H and I Streets Northwest are […]
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Rodham Institute Emphasizes Intersection of Arts, Health
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com What do you get when a scientist and a musician are both in a lab? The sixth annual Rodham Institute Summit 2019 answered this riddle through a series of panels, presentations, discussions and entertainment on May 23 at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC). This year’s theme was, […]
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Should East of the River Be Called East End?
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO Is it time to retire the longtime “East of the River” moniker and instead rechristen the neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River “East End?” A community forum with D.C. Council members Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) and Trayon White (D-Ward 8) wrestled with that emotional issue, with the politicians […]
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A Principal’s Year-In Review
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO It’s been a busy year for William Haith, principal of Anacostia High School. As the year comes to a close he found himself appointed permanently to the position, and looking ahead to engaging with students, teachers, administrators and community alike to build a stronger better school. “My […]
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Teen and Celebrity Chefs Share Food, Military Bond
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO When aspiring chef Shamon Hill joined forces with celebrity chef Chris Clime to make a gourmet smoked salmon dish consumed by some of the nation’s top military brass, he didn’t expect a job offer to work in Clime’s kitchen. But that’s exactly what happened to the 19-year-old […]
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First Hearing on Statehood in 26 years
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO For many, the idea of D.C. achieving statehood is a fever dream, fantasy or long worn battle, depending on where you stand, but for one person, it’s a life mission that may be reaching a conclusion. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), some would say the District’s main champion […]
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Lonnie G. Bunch III Named Secretary of Smithsonian
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Lonnie G. Bunch III has been named the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, making him the first African American to hold the position, in its 74-year history. The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents announced Bunch’s new appointment this week, which officially starts June 16th. Lonnie G. Bunch […]
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“D.C. Lobby Day #Moechella For the People,”
By AFRO Staff Rally organizers and volunteers at the “D.C. Lobby Day #Moechella For the People,” GoGo on Memorial Day in Freedom Plaza, Northwest, D.C. (Courtesy Photo)
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Protesters Rally Against UMC Budget Cuts
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Protesters gathered across the street from the John A. Wilson building Tuesday to protest, what organizers consider, harsh cuts on the United Medical Center in Ward 8 that would impact staff, and the community seeking those services. “The reason why we were out there is we wanted […]
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Howard Mourns Passing of Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr.
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., surgeon, oncologist, professor and civic leader died on May 25, leaving his family, friends and the Howard University community grieving. “It is with a heavy heart that I write to share that an icon of Howard University and a giant in the field of […]