The Washington Wizards and Capitals have agreed to stay in the city until 2050, with the city providing financial support to modernize Capital One Arena, and the teams investing $515 million in upgrades and office space.
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Experts say solutions needed for D.C.’s child care crisis
A recent report by Under 3 DC warns of the lack of affordable child care in D.C., which is costing parents $250 million per year due to damaging impacts on productivity, negative actions by employers, and an inability to advance in careers.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The popular saying goes that “April showers bring May flowers,” but in the District, the month will also bring a slew of events geared toward empowerment, education and family fun. Here are are some of them: Family Fun Day Bring your children to Family Fun Day with the […]
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Howard University hosts 23rd annual Long White Coat Ceremony
The Howard University College of Medicine hosted its 23rd Annual Long White Coat Ceremony to honor its 97 graduates and recognize select residents, faculty and staff for their outstanding work, while also celebrating the importance of humility and respect for others in a physician’s career.
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7 journalism students selected for MDDC internships
Seven highly qualified journalism students have been selected as interns for the MDDC Press Association’s Reese Cleghorn Internship program, where they will gain real-world experience and publish 35-40 published clips during their eight-week paid internships.
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Potomac River Young Marines of Washington, D.C. named Division 2 Unit of the Year
The Potomac River Young Marines of Washington, D.C., has been named the Division 2 Unit of the Year, the top honor for units in a five-state area. Division 2 encompasses the jurisdictions: District of Columbia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia. The unit will now compete with five other units from across the country for […]
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Laura Crandon battled breast cancer and won– now she’s fighting for a healthcare system that considers Black women
By Torrence Banks, Special to the AFRO Laura Crandon was 47 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. The hard lump she found during a routine self-exam in the shower came only five months after she had an inconclusive mammogram. The year was 2016. A year later, Crandon thought she had the disease defeated. […]
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Dates to know for the 2024 election cycle in Baltimore and D.C.
Election Day 2024 is quickly approaching, with important dates for Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, including registration deadlines, mail-in ballot deadlines, and early voting.
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Melanie Campbell leads advocacy charge during annual Women of Power Summit
The Women of Power National Summit, created by Melanie L. Campbell, brought together leaders from various fields to discuss policy initiatives and celebrate the achievements of Black women.
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Renovations to 11th Street Bridge area to include park and education center
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com For decades, the divide created between the two communities on either side of the Anacostia River has served as a physical representation of differences in race, socio-economic status and even life expectancy. Now, D.C. officials are working in collaboration with the nation’s largest multinational telecommunications and media conglomerate, […]
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Black Press Week galvanizes advocacy, celebrates legacy, and mobilizes voters
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In a stirring celebration of 197 years of unwavering advocacy, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) convened in Washington, D.C., for Black Press Week to celebrate the March 16, 1827 founding of Freedom’s Journal, the first Black-owned publication in the U.S. This year’s […]
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WABJ establishes Community Impact Award in honor of Dr. Sheila Brooks
Dr. Sheila Brooks, founder, president and CEO of SRB Communications, was honored by the Washington Association of Black Journalists with an award in her name for her outstanding service in journalism, communications and social impact in the community.