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 […]
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15-Year-Old Killed in Rash of Holiday Homicides
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The potential for greatness seemed immeasurable for 15-year-old honor student and basketball phenom Maurice Scott. By all accounts he was as gifted in the classroom as he was talented on the basketball court. However, Scott will never get the chance to pursue his dreams after he was gunned down […]
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D.C. Council Approves $15.5 Billion Budget
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO On Tuesday the D.C. Council unanimously approved a budget for $15.5 billion, during their second of two votes held at the John. A. Wilson building. It was a roller coaster ride of emotions with several key budget changes impacting many D.C. residents. Here’s what we know On […]
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Wright Foundation Appoints New ED
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO The Hurston/Wright Foundation has been shaping the lives of Black writers for decades. Founded in 1990. The organization’s core mission is “to discover, mentor, and honor Black writers.” And living up to legends like Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright, whom the organization was named after, can seem […]
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Black Pride Ends as Capital Pride Begins
By George Kevin, Special to the AFRO Pride is officially here, and while the next week promises a plethora of events for all, this past weekend celebrated D.C. Black Pride. This years theme was “Our Truths in Harmony” according to the D.C. Black Pride site. Black pride has been a long celebrated historical events in D.C., […]
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Northeast Eats Draws Black Businesses
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO Northeast Eats, a tasting that’ll amplify food and drink companies in the Northeast quadrant of the District on June 1, has booked eight Black-owned businesses this year, and hopes to add five more before the week is out. That would bring the total number of participating Black-owned businesses […]
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Former Miss USA Brings STEAM to D.C. Kids
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com On June 1, District youth will be able to have fun while learning as former Miss USA (2017) Kára McCullough is offering her second annual, “Take Flight with SE4K,” a program to expose children to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) work in an interactive way. “The second […]
