Virginia Ali, co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, celebrated her 90th birthday at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., with family and friends, and was honored by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Sheila Johnson, and Donnie Simpson.
Category: Washington D.C. News
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One year into Metro’s Silver Line extension, ridership is modest
By Ryan MercadoCapital News Service The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the last Silver Line stations in northern Virginia, despite modest ridership numbers. “We are thrilled the six new Silver Line stations have had more than 3.4 million trips since we opened last year,” WMATA […]
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Lisa Gore, D.C. Council Ward 4 candidate, shares plans to change the community
By Zsana HoskinsSpecial to the AFRO In the 2022 election, Lisa Gore ran at large for a council seat. But now her focus is on Ward 4, where her family resides, the place she calls home. “We cannot afford four years of representation that prioritizes broader agendas over our immediate needs,” Gore stated in an […]
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Byron Allen makes a $3.5 billion bid to acquire BET Media Group, cementing legacy in Black media ownership
By Ebony JJ CurrySenior ReporterNew Pittsburgh Courier Making a bold move that underscores the importance of Black ownership in media, Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, has placed a substantial $3.5 billion bid to acquire BET Media Group. This marks Allen’s second attempt to secure the media properties that have […]
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Celebrating excellence: AFRO Editor Rev. Dorothy Boulware honored at “Unsung She-roes” Awards
24 trailblazing women in ministry, including Rev. Dorothy Boulware, were honored at the Unsung She-roes Awards in Washington, D.C. for their dedication to ministerial excellence and impact on their communities.
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Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
By Zeke MillerThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Dec. 22, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice […]
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Exclusive: Councilmember Robert White discusses racial barriers to social work in the District
The D.C. Council passed a bill called the Pathways to Behavioral Degrees Act, which provides free Master’s in Social Work programs to graduate students from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), with the goal of increasing the number of social workers, counselors and mental health professionals within the District of Columbia.
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Vehicle owners concerned with surge of D.C. carjackings and auto thefts
More than 6,400 vehicles have been reported stolen in D.C. in the last year, with 62 percent of those arrested for carjackings being minors, and Mayor Bowser has launched a “Tracking Tag Distribution Program” to help reduce the number of carjackings and stolen cars.
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Alignment embraced by D.C. C-Suite luncheon women
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com The laughter and fellowship ebbing through a Washington, D.C. hotel ballroom on an afternoon in November conveyed the pleasure expressed by several hundred upscale Black women executives exchanging personal and professional stories, plans and dreams. These are Black women who have sacrificed to make it among the leadership ranks in […]
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Storm drenches Florida and South Carolina while heading up East Coast
The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Dec. 17, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancellation of some holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, according […]
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlights president’s commitment to Black community in exclusive interview
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — In an exclusive telephone interview, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Biden’s unwavering commitment to addressing the Black community’s critical issues. Reflecting on promises made during the 2020 campaign, Jean-Pierre outlined key achievements and ongoing initiatives directly impacting African Americans and other […]
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Afro Charities seeks $350,000 in pledge donations before Dec. 31
More than $3.2 million in funding to be unlocked if goal is reached By Savannah WoodSpecial to the AFRO In August, Afro Charities launched its Make History With Us! campaign in an effort to raise $350,000 by December 31. The funds will be used towards securing a financial closing for their Upton Mansion redevelopment, which […]
