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.
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U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Congress is one step closer to banning or requiring a change in ownership of the popular social media platform, TikTok. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a much anticipated, contentious bill aimed at protecting national security from the dangers of social media. The bill, if passed into law, […]
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D.C. community celebrates Harriet Tubman Day
By Kimyatta Newby, Special to the AFRO In efforts to sustain the legacy of Harriet Tubman, the legendary abolitionist’s great-great-great grandniece Enerstine Tina Wyatt has made it her personal mission to spread the true history of her aunt. Wyatt is a co-founder of the Harriet Tubman Day Washington District of Columbia (HTDWDC). After four years […]
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AFRO salute: the women behind the 6888th keep pushing
Maryland House Bill 0370, sponsored by Delegate Mike Rogers, would require the governor to proclaim March 9 as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day, honoring the brave service of 855 predominantly Black women who served in WWII.
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D.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
D.C. Fashion Week celebrated its 20-year milestone with an international couture collections showcase that highlighted international design with a wide variety of styles and culture.
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Congress members commemorate “Bloody Sunday” and legacy of John Lewis
Members of Congress, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, Congressman Jim Clyburn, Steny Hoyer and Senator Laphonza Butler, gathered in Selma, Ala. to promote the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and commemorate “Bloody Sunday” 59 years after the violent attack on civil rights demonstrators.
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D.C. high school students speak out on youth violence
Teens in Washington D.C. are struggling with the increased violence due to the implementation of a juvenile curfew pilot program, which has led to restrictions on their social engagement and opportunities for social skills development.
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Medicaid postpartum coverage extended to 12 months in most U.S. states
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is on a mission to spread the news about Medicaid postpartum coverage expansion, a topic of discussion at the agency’s second annual Black Health Forum. The Feb. 27 meeting was a check-in for health care providers, advocates, policy makers […]
