By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Marking the 40th anniversary of the release of iconic rap music single “Rapper’s Delight,” the Sugar Hill Gang were among the nominees elected to the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame during an underground gala at the Hip-Hop Museum Pop Up Experience at Blind Whino in southwest D.C. “We tried to […]
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Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, TV and Film, Washington D.C. News
National Cathedral Pulls from Spike Lee’s Canon for 2nd Annual Weekend of Film
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Spike Lee’s body of work in film has been called many things over the past three decades, from genius to groundbreaking. The filmmaker’s passion for probing the issue of race is also undeniable. On February 1st and 2nd Washington National Cathedral presents “A Long, Long Way Film Weekend,” a […]
Posted inBooks, National News, NEWS, POLITICS, Washington D.C. News
Four Black Political Pioneers Pen Book of Their Lives
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer History has many sides. But some angles are rarely covered. This Friday, Jan. 25, Washingtonians get a rare glimpse into the interior and exterior lives of four of the most powerful African American women in politics. “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics” (St. Martin’s Press) tracks the stories […]
Posted inD.C. Community, D.C. Government, District of Columbia Government, Mayor Muriel Bowser, NEWS, POLITICS, Washington D.C. News
Bowser’s Veto of Fare Evasion Decriminalization Brings Wrath of Council Members and Advocates
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day more than 46 organizations publicly admonished Mayor Bowser’s veto of the {Fare Evasion Decriminalization Bill}, joining Council member Robert C. White, Jr. who released a blunt statement criticizing the move last week. The letter by local organizations was addressed to D.C. Council members […]
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Black Furloughed Workers Share Grievances at DMV Town Hall
By Micha Green AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The government shutdown has been going on over a month and furloughed workers are hurting. “It hurts physically and it hurts mentally,” said Tyra McClelland a member of the Local 727 union of the American Federation of Government Employees. On the 31st day of the partial government […]
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D.C. Women’s March An All Inclusive Affair
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Thousands gathered Saturday to observe the third annual Women’s March in D.C. The group was diverse, representing many demographics, ages and nationalities. The march started around 11 a.m. near Freedom Plaza, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, and wrapped back around to the original location and site of the rally. The […]
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Calendar of Events January 18 – January 27 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
31st Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Banquet Members of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Board are hosting the awards banquet 5 p.m., Jan. 18 at the LaFontaine Bleue, 7514 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Md. 21061. Honorees include George Belt, Patricia Cole, Najiba Hlemi, M. Eve Hurwitz, Midshipman First Class Aaron Lewis, Alderman […]
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What to Do During the Government Shutdown
By George Kevin Jordan AFRO, Staff Writer The devastation of the 24 day old (at this reporting) government shutdown is growing and resources are dwindling for many D.C. residents. Fortune reported that the shutdown is costing the country about $3.7 billion. More than 800,000 people are affected personally with no income coming in to date. And […]
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Howard Center Gets Facelift and New Housing Opportunities for Students
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Plans are underway to give the Howard Center a much needed makeover, adding available housing to students, university officials announced. Currently the space, located at 2225 Georgia Avenue N.W. is vacant save existing tenants like Starbucks and Barnes & Noble. The proposed plan would transform floors three through […]
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Grosso Pushes Marijuana Legislation with Democratic House in Session
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer District of Columbia Council Member David Grosso pushed a revised version of his Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Act, a bill that could surge through with a Democratic House of Representatives firmly planted in Congress, officials said. “Since D.C. voters approved initiative 71 to decriminalize recreational marijuana we have seen […]
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Theater Alliance Welcomes New Producing Artistic Director
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Raymond O. Caldwell, the new Producing Artistic Director at Theater Alliance, stepped into the company’s top position on the heels of a recent robbery and ahead of a promising season with award winning playwrights. “I am humbled. I am excited,” Caldwell told the AFRO. “It’s a hectic time. It’s […]
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FTA Approves $2million Grant For Purple Line Infrastructure Development
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved a $2 million grant for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to begin infrastructure improvements along the Maryland Purple rail line that will connect Prince George’s and Montgomery counties through D.C. Metro. This grant funds the Purple Line Corridor Mobility, Economic Development and […]
