By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Even though The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is technically not on the National Mall geographically, it is still one of the most important museums in the District. Over the past few years it has housed some important exhibitions pertaining to the African and African American Diaspora. Just think of […]
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AFRO Exclusive: OSSE Releases Statement After OSSE Public Meeting
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Just days after the public outcry of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, faculty, staff and parents of students confronted the SBOE about residency fraud claim, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has provided a detailed timeline of events that impacted their decision to investigate the […]
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Casa Ruby Plans for Southeast Exec Expansion
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Casa Ruby, a non-profit safe space for LGBTQ D.C. residents seeking services, shelter and food, has big plans for the new year, hoping to expand their reach to the Southeast, officials said. Ruby Corado, Executive Director for Casa Ruby, said she saw the growing need for her organization’s services […]
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D.C. Residents Talk about Their 2019 Resolutions
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer AFRO Staff Writer, George Kevin Reporter talked to people at a burning bowl ceremony at Unity church 1225 R Street NW 20009. Lionell Thomas, Resides in D.C. and Atlanta “To live healthier mind body and soul. That means in all my affairs – I’m going to try to eat right, […]
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National Postal Museum Mixes Story Time and Kwanzaa
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer “We’re glad we came today. We’re glad we came today. Hello, hello to everyone, we’re glad we came today.” That was the mantra sang by a group of energetic and curious little learners Sunday during the National Postal Museum’s Kwanzaa Story Time. The event was part of the museum’s […]
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DMV HBCU Report: Howard Guards Play Big in Loss to Georgetown
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Georgetown’s men’s basketball program has been as benevolent as any philanthropist when it comes to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Under John Thompson, Sr. the Hoyas began a tradition of playing Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program as preseason tune up games to knock off holiday rust as they get set […]
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Eli Lilly Diabetes Center Assists with Insulin Affordability
By AFRO Staff The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among […]
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Mayor Bowser Has a Full Week Planned for the District Residents
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Its 2019. A new year is here, and Mayor Muriel Bowser and the city are ready with a slew of events and a strong vision for the next four years. The CIty and the mayor’s office have free events to celebrate and engage with the more than 700,000 […]
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Garbage, Feces Take Toll On National Parks Amid Shutdown
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JOCELYN GECKER , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Human feces, overflowing garbage, illegal off-roading and other damaging behavior in fragile areas were beginning to overwhelm some of the West’s iconic national parks, as a partial government shutdown left the areas open to visitors but with little staff on duty. “It’s a […]
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House Democrats Have Plan to Fund Government, But Not a Wall
By ZEKE MILLER and LISA MASCARO , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A week and a half into a partial government shutdown, House Democrats released their plan to re-open the government without approving money for President Donald Trump’s border wall. At the same time, the president struggled to find leverage to break the stalemate before […]
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COMMENTARY: Allen Can’t Run from Mismanagement Failures with Burgundy and Gold
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Following another dismal 4-12 season in 2014 Bruce Allen, the president and general manager of the NFL’s franchise in Washington, D.C. uttered the phrase that continues to define his legacy. “We’re winning off the field, but we’ve got to start winning on the field,” Allen said. Allen’s dubious public relations […]
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Dianah Shaw Installed as 2019 President of D.C. Association of Realtors
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Dianah Shaw of POWER Consulting and Real Estate was installed as President of the District of Columbia Association of Realtors at the New Hampshire Avenue Northwest Headquarters this month- promising to continue connecting the industry, the people and the government together. “I’m excited,” Shaw said in an interview with […]