While the recession continues to increase its number of casualties, the new faces of poverty in the region include the Black middle class, the elderly and youth. Ron Moten, 41, cofounder of Peacoholics, said needy, desperate and homeless youth have been around for over a decade. “They just didn’t come under the radar until now,” […]
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New Law, Technology Freshen Maryland’s Redistricting Process
WASHINGTON — It could drastically alter election results and affect who runs for public office. No, it’s not voting or a scandal. It’s redistricting. And the practice that occurs after each decennial census is getting a few updates in Maryland this time around. A state law passed in April will change how prisoners are counted […]
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Reginald F. Lewis’ Descendants, Friends Convene in D.C.
Click here to view a slideshow of the event in honor of Reginald F. Lewis. District-area residents converged at the Philippine Embassy in the city to support The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. Invited by Russell Fugett, an entrepreneur and nephew of famed businessman Reginald F. Lewis, the guests learned […]
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New Small Smiles Dental Center Expands Access to Care for D.C.’s Low-Income Families
Small Smiles of Washington, D.C., a dental facility focusing on children’s oral health, recently announced the grand opening of their new center on Minnesota Avenue N.E., which will provide professional dental care to children throughout the metropolitan area from low-income families. Across Washington, D.C. more than 85,000 children are eligible for dental care through Medicaid […]
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Mixed Reactions to Gray’s Proposed Budget Cuts
District residents have varying sentiments regarding the City Council’s proposed budget, especially a controversial move to curb spending on welfare benefits. During a Nov. 30 hearing, residents representing organizations ranging from neighborhood associations to nonprofit advocacy groups and a panel of District government workers heard how the city faces a $188 million budget shortfall that […]
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Obama: Nutrition Bill Vital to Children’s Future
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands more children would get into school-based meal programs and those lunches and dinners would become more nutritious under a bill President Barack Obama signed into law Dec. 13, part of an administration-wide effort to combat childhood obesity. “At a very basic level, this act is about doing what’s right for our […]
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Mother of the Year Celebration
Vera Rolark Abbott was honored recently as the “2010 Mother of the Year” during a celebration at Michigan Park Christian Church located at 1600 Taylor St. N.E. American Mothers is an interfaith, non-political non-profit, that is inclusive of all races organization for women and men who identify with the purpose of strengthening the moral and […]
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Bread for the City’s Northwest Center Fundraising Efforts Successful
In its final push to raise funds for the expansion of its Northwest Center, leaders at nonprofit food assistance organization Bread for the City announced they’d reached an $8.25 million capital campaign goal. The funds will help double the center’s size and takes place on the vacant 11,000-square-foot lot next to their Seventh Street N.W. […]
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National Black Church Initiative Helps Pr. George’s Fight Mortgage Woes
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 34,000 churches, successfully assisted 182 families in Prince George’s County at the Face-to-Face Housing Workout event held last month at Hope Christian Church World Headquarters. The event’s primary purpose was to assist any resident in Prince George’s County facing imminent housing foreclosure or in need of […]
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DC Housing Authority Board Appoints New Executive Director
The District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners recently appointed Adrianne Todman to the position of executive director. The board took action at its regularly scheduled public meeting. With the assistance of Gans, Gans & Associates, an executive recruitment firm, the board conducted a nationwide search, which attracted more than 138 applicants. On learning […]
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‘AFRO’ Columnist Retires After 37 Years
For nearly four decades, Herb Quarles has written about the regional faith community, the District’s arts scene and bridge, a card game popular among many area residents. At 82, Quarles has decided to retire plans to spend time playing bridge and traveling, two activities he “loves with a passion.” On Dec. 7, AFRO employees convened […]
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25th Olender Foundation Awards
Anchors JC Hayward, Paul Berry and Gordon Peterson got together Dec. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Building for the 25th Annual Olender Foundation Awards event. Paul Berry was the emcee, JC Hayward was the recipient of the Generous Heart Award for her civic and charitable work, and Gordon Peterson was her honored guest at the […]
