By Nyame-Kye Kondo, Special to the AFRO With the D.C. fall art season in full swing, Black musicians and patrons alike are getting amped for a chilly season made warm by good music. Historically known for its soulful vibes, the development of Go-Go and hardcore punk music, Washington D.C. has a legacy of Black musical excellence. […]
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Residents Look to Incentivize Growth for Local Musical Performers
By Lauren Poteat, Special to the AFRO Life may have just gotten a little sweeter for small performing arts venues and artists, looking to capitalize on the intimacy, originality and authenticity of their local music. On Oct. 30, legislation B22-577 the “Performing Arts Promotion Amendment Act of 2017,” originally proposed by Councilmember Robert White (D- […]
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Black Mentors Required to Save Our Children
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO At the Oct. 23 annual fundraiser and reception for National Capital Area CARES, an organization that mentors impoverished Black teenagers in the District, author and Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson called on Black people of privilege to remember and support the children who need them. “In our […]
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DMV HBCU Report: Bowie State Closer to CIAA North Title; Howard and Morgan Lose
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO Bowie State moved one step closer to playing for their conference championship while Howard and Morgan were all but mathematically eliminated from contention with losses last weekend. Howard University celebrated its 151st homecoming last week, but lost their football game against South Carolina State (27-21) (Courtesy Photo). BOWIE […]
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DC Mayor Announces New Grants to Improve Safety in Religious Institutions
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to The AFRO Immediately following the tragic massacre of Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced nearly $1 million in grants to help support security and preparedness for non-profit organizations and religious groups. Managed through D.C.’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), […]
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Martha’s Table Celebrates New Location and New D.C. Dedication
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Martha’s table will host their October Market from 4-6 p.m. today at at the Commons, in honor of the organizations new address and expanding commitment to D.C. The event will include events for all ages including: no-cost pop-up market to shop for fresh fruits, veggies, and shelf […]
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Black Press Under Attack, NNPA President Puts Press on Alert
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Amid bomb filled packages being delivered to prominent Democrats and anti-Trump activists, the National Newspaper Publisher’s Association’s (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., sent a statement saying the Black Press is under attack and warned its members to remain vigilant while continuing to serve as the […]
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Toby’s Dinner Theater a Local Treat for DMV Residents; ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ Musical Keeps Fats Waller Tradition Alive
By Timothy Cox, Special to The Afro COLUMBIA, MD — Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller was just 39 when he died in 1943. From Sept. 14 thru Nov 4, Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia, Maryland has featured a musical production dedicated to the music of Mr. Waller’s many compositions. ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ originally showed on the “Great White […]
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Alice Walker Shares Wisdom on Several Subjects at Busboys and Poets
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO Once again, the restaurant, community and cultural space, Busboys and Poets, facilitated a night to remember. On Oct. 15, Busboys and Poets hosted “Taking the Arrow Out of The Heart: An Evening with Alice Walker and Desert Rose,” with the poet, literary icon, and political activist Alice Walker. Established […]
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From HBO to HU: Howard AD Davis Brings HBO Savvy to HBCU Sports
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO Few people in sports know the exhilaration of constantly being at the epicenter of world-class events. Howard University Athletics Director Kery Davis does. The former HBO Boxing executive is now the steward of a Bison athletic program that is enjoying a renaissance thanks to the credibility he has […]
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Remembering Hamiet Bluiett
By Nyame-Kye Kond, Special to the AFRO Dating back to the days of Black Broadway, When the U street corridor was an important destination for Black musicians, and later on when it became a poetry, and Go-Go hotspot in the 1990’s to the early 2000’s, Washington D.C. has always been an artistic mecca for progressive Black […]
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Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence in DC
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO Domestic Violence is a complex issue that takes shape in many forms. Domestic Violence can take place in any type of relationship, to anyone and according to the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is not limited to physical abuse but often includes “the pattern of control, intimidation and verbal […]
