Black D.C. advocacy organizations such as Black Lives Matter D.C. and Black Youth Project 100 D.C. organized an antiPresidents Day rally to protest local and federal officials in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy Photo)
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ASALH Commemorates Black History
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com With distinguished guests, a booming book fair and strong conversations to boot, African American excellence was in full effect at the 93rd annual Black History Luncheon hosted by the Association for Studying African American Life and History (ASALH) held at the Washington Renaissance Hotel in Northwest, D.C. on Feb. […]
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DC’s Many Prankster Activists Turn Anger Into Street Theater
By ASHRAF KHALIL , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the nation’s capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. A group of 50 people — or even 500 — holding signs and shouting hardly merits a second glance in this city of protests. That’s why Washington activists have to get creative. There’s […]
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D.C. Lands High in HRC Equality Ratings
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Washington D.C. sat alongside 16 states that ranked in the highest category of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute’s 5th Annual State Equality Index (SEI), a report that unpacks state legislation that impact the LGBTQ community. “Working Toward Innovative Equality” is the reports highest […]
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Comcast Internet Essentials Program Launches DC Pilot for Seniors
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer D.C. residents met with Comcast staff and city officials at Holmes Senior Wellness Center, 324 Kennedy St NW, as the broadband company launched Washington, D.C.’s Internet Essentials Senior Pilot Program. It’s a comprehensive broadband adoption program where qualified seniors can receive broadband service at a low cost, around $9.95 a […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Beverly Price Shares the Voices of Local Children in New Pop-Up
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com District of Columbia native Beverly Price is offering audiences a glimpse of what life is like for some of the most vulnerable District residents-children-in her new pop-up, “When The Children Speak.” For one day only, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m., “When the Children Speak,” will be featured at the […]
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Mayor Bowser Engages Senior Community
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Mayor Muriel Bowser held a special town hall event for seniors this week as part of a series of Budget Engagement Forums for District residents throughout the month of February. Bowser, senior staff and members of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center were all present at the John A. […]
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Black PR Spotlight: Gloria Jones
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com For a person of color in the workforce, more often than not, it might seem hard to get a position that offers a seat at the decision making table, and once there, maintaining a confident, strong voice can be hard. Director of Publicity and Promotion at Allied Global Marketing […]
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Walker’s Legacy Foundation Launches Initiative for Moms
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Walker’s Legacy Foundation announced a new business initiative to provide moms in the District with entrepreneurial skills, resources and networks to help them grow their businesses. During a press conference at Trinity Washington University Rose Parlor, Main Hall, 125 Michigan Ave. N.E., Moms Who Enterprise unpacked their six-week program […]
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‘Represent Change’: TV One Honors Black Women
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer TV One commemorates Black History Month with a full line up of programming and pays homage to inspirational Black women. “REPRESENT CHANGE” is this years theme, and the network built a short form video campaign showcasing Black women leaders, entrepreneurs, activist and change agents from across the globe. Silver […]
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CulturalDC Exhibits Unpacks Race & Feminism
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Two provocative performance pieces occurred just around the corner from each other in downtown D.C. this past week but the distance between them expands far beyond their geographic proximities. “Ivanka Vacuuming” presented by CulturalDC at Flashpoint Gallery, 916 G Street NW, and “FED” at Carroll Square Gallery, 975 F […]
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Prince Hall Grand Lodge Honors Black History and Highlights Local Heroes
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com On Sunday, Feb. 10, audiences at the University of the District of Columbia Theater were reminded that while Black history is heralded in the month of February, African Americans have been rising, breaking barriers, setting trends and redefining excellence for ages, at the 2019 Black History Month Program held […]