By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Over the weekend Howard University’s President weighed in on the controversy regarding neighborhood residents using the school’s “yard” as a porta-potty for pups. It all started when news outlets began reporting on the fury Howard students were experiencing when predominantly White gentrifiers were using Howard’s “yard” area as a […]
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Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Thousands Combat Stigma, Gather for ‘Mary Jane’ in Peace
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com While the 2019 National Cannabis Festival may have appropriately fallen on “4/20,” the date recognized as the official “weed holiday,” the festivities were far more than Cheech and Chong, burning blunts and munchies. The festival was an opportunity for weed enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, advocates and lawmakers to celebrate the strides […]
Posted inNEWS, Washington D.C. News
A Call for Unified Messaging and Correct History
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Hundreds gathered this weekend to learn about what was happening with cannabis on a local, regional and national front. As “Mary Jane” enthusiasts geared up for the weed holiday, 4/20, advocates pushed for clearer messaging when it comes to the marijuana national agenda and how the history of cannabis […]
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‘Stories for Styles’ Inspires Community
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com While spring break is normally the time kids are running far away from books, Operation Pathways brought programming to children that offered an opportunity to make reading just as fun as looking stylish. Organized under Resident Services Coordinator for Operation Pathways, Adeela Abbasi, “Stories for Styles” took place at […]
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Weekend Traffic Fatalities Raise Concerns
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The city is still reeling after two fatal traffic accidents occurred over the last few days, killing two people and injuring six more, according to police reports. On Sunday afternoon at about 3:00 p.m., a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz was traveling at a high rate of speed, eastbound in the […]
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Filmfest D.C. returns with Slate of Local and International Fare
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer There are very few events that allows you to travel the world without leaving your seat. This year the 33rd Annual Filmfest DC promises 80 films from 45 countries in 11 days. Programming runs from Thursday through May 5, with the majority of films being screened at the AMC […]
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Feds: Coast Guard Officer Targeted Supreme Court Justices
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists looked at other targets: two Supreme Court justices and two executives of social media companies, according to federal prosecutors. Those new allegations are contained in a […]
Posted inHealth, LIFE & STYLE, Living, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Among the Flowers, Animals or Pints of Beer, Yoga is a Draw
By Sanchali Singh, Capital News Service Walking through the United States Botanic Garden, you might be surprised to see some visitors carrying yoga mats on their backs. Most likely, they just finished or are about to start a yoga session in the outdoor garden. The garden, just down Capitol Hill from the Congress, offers yoga classes […]
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Thousands Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It may have been overcast during most of Saturday, but that didn’t seem to damper the spirits of the thousands of people who gathered at the Freedom Plaza to celebrate the 157th anniversary of Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C. The event was filled with music, food and fireworks, as […]
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Anacostia Community Museum Teams with Libraries
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Even though the Anacostia Community Museum will be under renovation until the fall, off-site exhibits and activations are popping up all over D.C. Public Libraries and satellite spaces. “What began as occasional program-based collaborations with the Library over the years has blossomed into a significant and supportive relationship,” said […]
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Families First Offers Success Centers
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Last week, agency heads from several departments that service the residents East of the River laid out their plan for comprehensive programs that would service residents over the upcoming months. On hand were, Director of Child and Family Services Brenda Donald; Director of the Office of Victim Services and […]
Posted inDistrict of Columbia Government, Mayor Muriel Bowser, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
Mayor Offers Tax Relief, Resources
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke on Tax Day about filing for taxes and some of the credits and services the FY 2020 budget would provide for residents, particularly seniors and working families. “We know what today is right? It’s tax day,” Mayor Bowser said during a press conference held at […]