By Amaka WatsonHouston Defender August 14, 2023 Prominent actress, producer, and Houston native Phylicia Rashad announced her decision to step down from her role as dean of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University after the 2023-2024 academic year. Reports indicate that Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick conveyed this news […]
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A time to support: the importance of Black Business Month
By Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher Nearly 20 years ago, historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. declared August as National Black Business Month to “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African American businesses.” Today, according to the latest data, there are more than three million Black- […]
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Remembering the 30th anniversary of the March on Washington
By Earl Dotter, Special to the AFRO, All photos by Earl Dotter On the afternoon of Aug. 28 1993, the humidity and heat were overwhelming. I had spent the morning photographing an assignment for the United Autoworkers (UAW) for its magazine, called Solidarity. From around the country, autoworkers were attending the 30th anniversary of the […]
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Howard University talks safety after student attack
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com (Updated 8/19/2023) – Howard University is investigating and responding to the attack of a male student by an off-campus assailant. On the morning of Aug. 14, the victim was stabbed and robbed in close proximity to Howard Plaza Towers. The victim was hospitalized following the attack, according to […]
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Get on the bus: a look at some of the organizations bringing march participants to the nation’s capital
By AFRO Staff Activists and historians are honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington with much fanfare this year. In preparation for the event, the AFRO has listed some of the buses that will be traveling from states across the country to bring participants to the nation’s capital for a reenactment of the […]
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Le Dîner en Blanc set to return to Washington D.C.
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Washington, D.C. is set to transform into a sea of white on Sept. 9 as the highly anticipated Le Dîner en Blanc descends upon the nation’s capital once again. This event, known for its alluring and secretive nature, promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and togetherness. It will […]
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Annapolis hosts state-wide celebration for the March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned to celebrate the momentous occasion. March reenactments, a church service and a youth program will all take place, along with other celebrations happening throughout the […]
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Moving to the foreground: a look at Black women and the March on Washington
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO When looking back at photos from the 1963 March on Washington, one can see the movement’s dark-suited male leaders standing hand in hand on the frontlines of the crowd, ambitiously leading a mass of about 250,000 people down the National Mall. Though a movingly evocative image to many, […]
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Ready to march again: Sixty years later 2023 March on Washington to focus on jobs and freedom
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Six decades after the historic “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” (MOW) amassed 250,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial, demanding civil rights for African Americans and other disadvantaged citizens, a call to action has been issued again. Protestors walked down Constitution and Independence Avenues in pursuit of […]
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Fatal shootings leave D.C. police searching for answers
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Pain is piercing through the hearts of residents in Southeast D.C. as they reckon with losing five lives to fatal shootings on Aug. 5 and 6. Tymea Cook, 27, Jamal Morgan, 30, Reginald Gilbert, 34, James Morgan, 34 and Vincent Martin, 42 were all pronounced dead by Monday […]
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Veterans memorialize their service experience in the Library of Congress
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO As a young man growing up in racially segregated Florida in the 1950s, joining the newly racially integrated army services sounded more than appealing to James W. Allen. While serving in the Korean War, Allen received a rare taste of racial integration, enriching him with the spirit to, […]
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Beyoncé pays for extended Metro service after concert delays due to rain
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO Beyoncé performed in front of millions of fans during her two-day tour stop in D.C. on Aug. 5 and 6 proving her performance was worthy of the wait fans incurred. The concert was filled with surprises both nights and took place at the FedExField Stadium in Landover, Md. […]
