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 […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet White House Press maverick Rodericka Applewhaite
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com Rodericka Applewhaite was selected to serve as the new director of Black media at the White House. She’s committed to ensuring equity for Black journalists. Although she’s only been in the position for about three months, the young director has championed inclusive efforts, creating new ways for the Black press […]
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AFRO inside look: Ujamaa School, America’s oldest independent, African-centered institution
By Sabreen Dawud, Special to the AFRO Standing three stories tall on Eighth St. in Washington, D.C. lives the Ujamaa School, the oldest independent African-centered school in the U.S. Founded on May 4, 1968, the Ujamaa School shelters a curriculum that is rich in African culture and history. Students at all levels are taught literature, […]
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Secure D.C. Omnibus crime bill raises tension with residents
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO By the end of 2023, the District of Columbia had seen 274 reported homicides—the most homicides recorded in 26 years—while being flooded by a wave of carjackings, armed robberies and other violent crimes. This prompted Councilmember Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2) to introduce the Secure D.C. Omnibus crime bill, […]
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A Supreme Court decision could come March 4 in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as March 4 in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado […]
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Woodlawn Cemetery Conference brings light to preservation efforts
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO The Woodlawn Cemetery Perpetual Care Association Board of Directors partnered with the Woodlawn Collaborative Project to host the virtual Woodlawn Cemetery Conference on Feb. 18. A burial land established on May 13, 1895 in Washington, D.C., Woodlawn Cemetery is 22.5 acres of African-American history. The land consists of 36,000 […]