Category: Washington D.C. News

One of the District of Columbia’s leading litigators and a growing progressive voices on television and radio recently once took the helm of one of the city’s top law firms for a second time. On Dec. 17, prestigious law firm Reed Smith announced that A. Scott Bolden will resume the role of managing partner. Bolden […]

The recent bone-chilling weather that gripped the Washington region brought attention to the confusing, sometimes contradictory policies regarding the closing of public schools in the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. An example of the disparity is the District of Columbia public schools system (DCPS) decision to operate school normally even under the threat […]

Despite unemployment rates being highest in areas containing large concentrations of Black residents in Washington, D.C., an all-Black female class recently graduated from Pathway to Work, a local government program that gives Washingtonians the tools, education and confidence to seek gainful employment. The AmeriHealth Caritas held its second commencement on Jan. 8 at the John […]

A 27-year-old man was found shot to death near Interstate 295 on the Maryland-D.C. line on Dec. 28. Police said Armani Nico Coles of Northwest D.C. was found around 6:20 p.m. at the Kenilworth Avenue and Eastern Avenue roadway in Capitol Heights, Md. according to Fox5DC. Armani Nico Coles, 27, was found shot to death […]

Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, located at 610 Rhode Island Ave., NE, is scheduled to launch a four-week series titled “Keep the Fire Burning 2018.” The series is slated to begin on Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Jasmin Sculark. The series will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for […]

Rock Creek Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service, and Montgomery County Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with their annual MLK Weekend of Service, a weekend full of events at 12 sites throughout the Rock Creek watershed, from Jan. 13-20. This […]

The Washington National Cathedral, in conjunction with the Advancement Project D.C., Howard University and the Episcopal Church, is scheduled to host a celebration honoring Dr. Martin L. King Jr., titled “Awake and in Motion: 50 Years of MLK” on Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. The free event will be held at the cathedral, located at […]

As part of Martin Luther King Day of Service, on Jan. 15, and with January being National Mentoring Month, Islamic Relief USA staff and volunteers will participate in Mid-Atlantic America’s Islamic Heritage Museum Day, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the museum, located at 2315 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., SE. Volunteers will distribute […]

On Jan. 15, residents and the Mayor’s office are scheduled to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the nation’s capital. Marchers will at 11 a.m. at Anacostia Park entrance on Good Hope Road and MLK Jr. Ave., SE. Parade will end at Barry Farm Recreation and Aquatic Center. Whether you can march with […]

D.C. police are urging residents not to report the use of local bikeshare services unless it’s an emergency. In a Dec. 26 tweet, the Metropolitan Police Department requested that residents refrain from dialing 911 to report suspicious activity when they see people riding either docked or dockless shared bicycles. The tweet came in response to […]

Nearly 150 District of Columbia residents and political leaders braved the cold weather on Dec. 30 to attend a Kwanzaa celebration hosted by D.C. Council member Trayon White (D-Ward 8). “In the Black community, unity is important,” White told the AFRO. “We as a people are stronger together when we support each other, particularly during […]

Helen Virginia Tate, who wrote a column on religious activities and prominent African-American ministers and laypersons for many years for the AFRO-American Newspapers, died Dec. 25, 2017 at the age of 92. The late Helen Tate was a religion columnist for the AFRO. (Courtesy Photo) During the latter part of the 20th century, Tate was […]