Sponsored content by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year. Americans spend more than $1,450 each year on holiday-related purchases – from gifts and travel to decorations and […]
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District leaders highlighted at Annual D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s Choice Awards and Gala
By Patricia McDougall The D.C. Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Choice Awards and Gala at the Hilton Hotel with a theme of “Elevate, Advocate and Connect” on Nov. 10. Angela Franco, president of the D.C. Chambers shared welcoming remarks to the audience. D.C. Chamber Chairwoman Tonya Vidal Kinlow, gave greetings on behalf of the […]
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Afro Charities celebrates 60th anniversary
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO November 15 marked the 60th anniversary of Afro Charities, a nonprofit partner to the AFRO American Newspapers. Afro Charities is dedicated to stewarding the AFRO’s archives and driving charitable initiatives to benefit local Black communities. Founded in 1963 as a charitable organization by members of the AFRO’s board […]
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Mayor Bowser declares public emergency to address youth violence and opioid deaths
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a public emergency on Nov. 13, effective immediately, which will provide D.C. with more ways to address the youth violence issue and the opioid crisis. “The public emergency will allow us to streamline and expedite our responses,” said Bowser at a live-streamed press conference. […]
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AFRO inside look: Sergeant Arthur Martin speaks on his time as a U.S. soldier in Vietnam
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com On the steps outside the Capitol, the place where Congress convenes daily, a significant and selfless hero was honored. The steadfast story of Sergeant Arthur Martin was documented by Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD-4) on Nov. 6. Martin was celebrated for his service in the United States Military Advisory […]
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SNAP benefits to expand in 2024, alleviating struggles of D.C. residents
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many Washington, D.C. residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will soon see an increase in their monthly benefits. “SNAP is a critical lifeline for families across the country but, in particular, in D.C. our food and security numbers are high,” said Reana Kim, policy […]
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One teen killed, another injured in Northwest, D.C. double shooting
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Niko Estep, 14, became another teen victim to lose his life to gun violence following a double shooting that recently took place in Northwest D.C. On Nov. 3, shortly after 11:30 p.m., authorities from the Third District Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) went to the corner of 14th Street […]
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Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting of man inside Northeast, D.C. vehicle
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Authorities have apprehended a man following the fatal shooting of Kelvin Hamlett, 41, who was fatally shot while sitting inside a vehicle during the early hours of Nov. 12. On Nov. 12 at around 2:42 a.m., officers from the Fifth District Metropolitan Police Department were investigating the reported […]
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PRESS ROOM: Washington Association of Black Journalists presents its second annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala
By Special Press Release Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists’ (WABJ) annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala is back — this time at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event starts at 6 p.m. This year’s gala honors eight distinguished professionals […]
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A time to honor: AFRO friends and family discuss the veterans that inspire them
This year, the AFRO asked readers and supporters to submit information about the veterans in their lives and why they choose to honor them. Black veterans and their experiences are vital pieces of our nation’s history and we’re honored to highlight their stories. We thank our veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and most importantly, […]
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Spend with those who serve: four Black, veteran-owned businesses to support today
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Veterans owned more than 1.9 million businesses and employed more than 5.2 million Americans in 2018, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). As they have devoted their lives to serving their country, it’s only right that the country in turn patronizes their businesses. “Veterans are sometimes forgotten […]
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An AFRO salute: Black veterans and their arch of progress in America
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor Allen Taylor Jr. always knew he belonged in the ranks of the U.S. military. His commitment to serve was made long before he had to worry about benefits or had a family to provide for– after all, he was only six when he wrote to a U.S. Navy recruitment […]
