By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Oct. 1 marked the beginning of the 2019 fiscal year, which also meant tax changes for those who spend money in the District of Columbia. The general sales tax has grown by a quarter of a percentage point to 6 percent, according to WAMU. Also increasing by the same […]
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Powerful Women Rally in Support of Council Candidate Dionne Reeder
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Black Girl Magic filled the home of Marie Johns in Northwest, D.C. on September 30, as she welcomed several distinguished women in support of Dionne Reeder, a small-business owner who is running for the D.C. City Council At-Large seat. Johns, the former deputy administrator for the U.S. Small Business […]
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Black Owned Spirit and Wine Festival Returns to DC
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to the AFRO Chanel Turner, a 34-year-old Prince George’s County resident, claims to own one of the best vodkas on shelves today. “My brand is FOU-DRÉ Vodka,” Turner said with a smile. “Not to take anything away from other vodkas on the market, but it’s one of the best out there,” […]
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Obama Alums Mix Stem and Hip-Hop
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO The Hustler’s Guild is using a hustler’s mentality to break down stigmas about mental health in the Black community and empower D.C. Youth. Established in 2017 by Obama Administration alumni Yasmin Salina, Jason Spear and Kevin Beckford, the trio created the Hustler’s Guild with a commitment to serve underrepresented […]
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DC Fashion Week Brings Couture to Washington
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to The AFRO As members of the fashion community flocked to major cities such as New York City, Milan and Paris to see upcoming Spring and Summer 2019 collections, Washingtonians had the opportunity to see new couture right in their own backyard with D.C. Fashion Week (DCFW). Held for the last […]
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DC Schools Don’t Have Enough Transit Cards for Students
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com An underestimation in the amount of transit cards needed for District students could leave a lot of kids, stuck at the Metro or not at school starting next week. Starting October 1, students will be unable to use city-issued D.C. One Cards, which allowed students to ride the Metrorail, […]
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New Roster Additions Bring High Expectations For Wizards
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO For a team desperate to get beyond the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time in over 40 years, the Washington Wizards needed a makeover. With new players that should give them depth and a new practice facility, the franchise has gotten a facelift and is hoping the […]
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Will Kevin Durant Leave Golden State Next Year to Return to DC?
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com When reigning NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant signed his contract extension with the Golden State Warriors this summer, he negotiated a deal that would give him a player option for the 2019-2020 season, meaning he would essentially become a free agent following this coming season. The deal left Warriors fans […]
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4 Dead in 14 Hours in DC
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com There are three more months in the year and yet in one evening, four men were killed surpassing the District’s homicide rate by three in 14 hours. Before surpassing the homicide rate there was a shooting on Monday in Southeast, D.C. that left 23-year-old Damon Dickens of Woodbridge, Virginia […]
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Senior Woman Thanks Rescuer After Being Saved from Blaze
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Last Wednesday about 160 residents were displaced when the Arthur Capper Senior Building, a Southeast, D.C. senior housing complex, caught on fire. Despite losing their homes there were no lives lost. One of the senior survivors was 73-year-old Bettye Carter- who has D.C. firefighter Da’Von McCrae to thank for […]
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‘Discombobulating’ Jones Teams with Holyfield on Bowie Fight
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO To those who know the boxing scene in the DMV, Henry “Discombobulating” Jones is a man who needs no introduction. However, if Jones needs someone to introduce him, he’s probably the best man for the job. DMV local ring announcer, Henry “Discombobulating” Jones . (Courtesy Photo) For more […]
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First Black Female White House Reporter Gets Newseum Statue
By Jesse J. Holland, The Associated Press Journalist Alice Allison Dunnigan triumphed over sexism and racism to become the first black woman accredited to cover the White House. In recognition of her achievements, the Newseum unveiled a statue in her honor on Sept. 21. The sculpture of Alice Allison Dunnigan is seen during a ceremony at the […]
