By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The who’s who of Black politics and – well – politics in general – were in attendance at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Swearing In Ceremony, and bolstered by a rallying cry of course correction by it’s new chair-elect. There was plenty to celebrate on the morning of Jan. […]
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Scores Sworn Into D.C. Leadership
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Scores of people took an oath of service this week, as the swearing-in ceremony for the District of Columbia State Board of Education (SBOE), the Shadow Congressional Delegation and the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner seats were held on Jan 2. The event took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention […]
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Black American National Security & Foreign Policy Next Generation Leaders
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 1, 2019 From Russia meddling in U.S. elections, to counterterrorism in Africa, to North Korean Nuclear […]
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DMV Leaders Call for End to Government Shutdown
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Residents from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) are adversely being affected by the partial government shutdown, which President Donald Trump enforced after not receiving funding for his border wall. With the pain and suffering it is causing, major DMV leaders are asking President Trump to end the shutdown as […]
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Could D.C. Statehood Become a Reality This Time?
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was the meeting that everybody and nobody saw coming all at the same time. In a wood paneled room last week at Rayburn House Office Building, in D.C., in a space designated for Committee on Oversight and Reform, D.C. representative to Congress, Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), flanked by […]
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Bowser First Woman Mayor to Be Sworn in to Second Term
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was a spirited morning as Mayor Muriel Bowser, and several members of the D.C. Council were sworn in as part of several #DCProud2019 events last week. “Today I follow in the footsteps of Marion Barry and Anthony Williams and take this oath for a second time,” Bowser said […]
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Keith Hamilton Cobb Brings American Moor Back To D.C.
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer What is the old saying? History has a way of repeating itself? If that is true actor Keith Hamilton Cobb hopes to add something new to the conversation of race, theater, art and love, as he returns to the District with his breakthrough play “American Moor”. American Moor,” the […]
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There’s Still Time to See UnSeen At Portrait Gallery
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 […]
