By Rev. Al Sharpton, Word In Black Sixty years ago, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a historic march in Washington, D.C., at a time when the nation was at an inflection point. Hundreds of thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, as Dr. King called for better wages, jobs, […]
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Congressional Black Caucus leaders highlight ‘eroding’ Black rights, inequality in federal contracting process
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) held a press conference on July 27 to call attention to the recent attacks on the fundamental rights of Black Americans, which he said are being “eroded.” Horsford expressed concern about how gains made over decades by Black Americans […]
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U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan to oversee former President Donald J. Trump’s election interference case
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia Judge Tanya S. Chutkan will preside over the case of former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This decision comes after Chutkan’s previous involvement in key motions related to the January 6 committee’s investigation. Chutkan has a history with Trump. She denied his 2021 […]
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Ubiquitous Women’s Expo exceeds expectations
The Ubiquitous Women’s Expo celebrated nine years of existence at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The three day event kicked off with an exclusive concert on July 21 with performances from Kwame and Dru Hill. Special guests and vendors graced the stage throughout the weekend while sharing advice and testimonies on relationships, brand management […]
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D.C. journalists head to Alabama for National Association of Black Journalists convention
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair will be held in Birmingham, Ala. at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6. Journalists and other media industry professionals from across the country are traveling for over 200 training sessions and workshops with […]
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D.C. National Night Out 2023
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com National Night Out (NNO) is an annual police and community initiative, providing residents an opportunity to connect with local law enforcement, learn about crime prevention and get to know their neighbors. NNO is the first Tuesday of August each year. These events are free and often led by […]
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Incarcerated Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner transferred out of Washington, D.C.
By Myles Walker, Special to the AFRO Leonard Bishop, an incarcerated citizen serving as an elected official for D.C. residents was transferred from D.C.’s Correctional Treatment Facility to an unknown location on July 20, ending his term as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) prematurely. The transfer removed Bishop from the city, making him ineligible and unable […]
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Ninth annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo brings Black style and fashion to nation’s capital
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The 2023 Ubiquitous Women’s annual expo, elevated the Black beauty industry for a ninth year by inviting Black celebrities and business owners to invest in one another. The Ubiquitous Women’s Expo was founded by Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, creator of IKnow Skincare, to uplift, empower and inspire women of color. […]
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Blue Star Families, Howard University and The Chamberlain Project recognize 75th anniversary of military desegregation
By Howard University Blue Star Families (BSF) in partnership with Howard University and The Chamberlain Project, hosted a panel symposium titled “Freedom to Serve: Integrating the Armed Services,” on July 26. The event wove together the expertise, data, and action of Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion with Howard University’s deep history of military service […]
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AFRO To Honor COVID-19 Pandemic’s “Unsung Heroes”
By CityBiz As our nation and community recover from the residual pain and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth remembering the vital role that funeral home professionals played in guiding families through their time of loss. To honor their thankless efforts, the AFRO is proud to host a long overdue celebration of the “Unsung […]
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Man arrested on Capitol riot charges after prison sentence for White nationalist march in Virginia
By Michael Kunzelman and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press A man who served a prison term for joining torch-toting White nationalists in marching through the University of Virginia’s campus in a 2017 rally has been arrested on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol and attacked police officers. Tyler Bradley Dykes, 25, of Bluffton, S.C., was […]
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Lake Arbor Jazz Festival returns for thirteenth year
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Prince George’s Cultural Art Foundation (PGCAF) held the 13th annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival from July 12-16. The multi-day series of events included festivities at multiple venues and a wide range of activities for this year’s attendees. The festival was filled with much more than great jazz […]
