One D.C. organization said they have been somewhat pleased with the police investigation of two shooting incidents—one fatal—involving transgendered women in Northeast D.C. in July. Earline Budd, founder of local […]
Category: Washington D.C. News
D.C Resident, Mary Cooper, Celebrates a Century of Life
While the average life expectancy for Washington D.C’s Black residents falls in the mid-70’s, a local resident has lived three decades longer than her peers. The fact that this resident […]
Hoops and Life Skills take to the Court
Mayor Vincent Gray joined nearly one hundred youth and their families who are DC Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) recipients for the First Annual HCVP Youth Basketball Tournament, […]
Black Health Care Power Broker Shares Insights on Industry
Dr. Cedric Bright, MD, recently assumed the post of 112th President of the National Medical Association (NMA). Dr. Bright spoke with me about his group’s relevance in the Obama era and […]
More D.C. Schools in Need of Improvement
Washington, D.C. schools showed slight improvement and suffered major setbacks in their achievement of yearly benchmarks from 2010-2011. A report released by the city’s superintendent revealed that less than half […]
D.C. Job Fair to Draw 100+ Employers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) will host her 14th Annual Job Fair Aug. 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Washington Convention Center – Hall C, […]
Businesses, Neighborhood Brace for Walter Reed Closing
The signs of the economic impact on businesses near the Walter Reed Medical Center, which is slated for complete closing in September, have already caused panic and anxiety for local […]
Maryland Officials Break Ground for Inter-County Broadband Network
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker and Gov. Martin O’Malley joined a host of other local officials, Aug. 1, to hold the groundbreaking of the Inter-County Broadband Network in […]
Black D.C. Leaders to Be Spotlighted at Class Act Productions’ First Awards Dinner
Class Act Productions, an event planning and image consulting firm will spotlight a host of local African-American community leaders as they host their first annual awards dinner on Aug. 14. […]
D.C. DMV Launches Ticket Amnesty Program
For local residents who have acquired a host of parking tickets over time, the District Department of Motor Vehicles recently vowed to give you a break. From Aug. 1 to […]
AFRO Exclusive Interview with Chancellor Kaya Henderson
After nearly eight months in office and a unanimous confirmation by the D.C. Council, Kaya Henderson is set to serve as the second chancellor since public schools control was turned […]
Progressive National Baptists Celebrate Golden Jubilee
Anyone with an appreciation of time can attest that a number of important events and moments, both minor and major, can take place in one year, let alone 50 of […]