By Khira Moore, AFRO Intern Legislators struggle to find a solution as crime rates continue to rise in the District. There have been 134 reported homicides over the past seven months, a 17 percent increase from 2022. “This change responds to serious problem of revolving door in which too many people commit serious crimes are […]
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#FaithWorks: National United Church Ushers Association of America to bring annual convention to Washington, D.C.
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The National United Church Ushers Association of America (NUCUAA), a world renowned religious training organization, will be holding its annual national conference from July 31 to Aug 4 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. Local churches from across the city have been invited to participate […]
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DC United fires trainer for discriminatory gesture; 2 players placed on leave
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United fired head athletic trainer Reade Whitney the night of July 21 after the team said he made a discriminatory hand gesture in a photo that was posted on social media a day earlier. The team and Major League Soccer also said July 21 that two players, Taxi […]
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White House announces 2023 HBCU Scholars
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com The White House recently selected 102 students to join the ninth cohort of HBCU scholars, the largest cohort since its inception in 2014. Undergraduate, graduate and professional leaders were identified through the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity. “Our Eagles chosen to represent […]
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Ubiquitous Women’s Expo commences in D.C.
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com High achieving leaders and ambitious executives are set to cross paths at the ninth annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from July 21 to July 23. Their theme, “The Power of Us,” is dedicated to helping women reach the next level […]
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5 ways to build or rebuild your credit
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. A good credit score is a critical part of a healthy financial future. Having strong credit can make it easier to get a car loan, mortgage, an apartment and even some jobs. Because lenders use your credit score to help assess your reliability as a borrower, a high credit score […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Discover Summer with Mad Science On July 19 from 4-5 p.m., youth ages 5-12 can learn about the wonders of fire and ice at the Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library. The fire and ice session is a part of the library’s “Discover Summer with Mad Science D.C.” series. The event […]
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D.C. Council passes emergency legislation to re-investigate former senior D.C. official
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In response to recently substantiated claims of sexual harassment against former D.C. senior official John Falcicchio, D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1) introduced an emergency bill that will reopen investigations into Falcicchio, who served as the former deputy mayor for planning and economic development and as chief of […]
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Commentary: Will I ever have my dream wedding? The Supreme Court just made it harder to believe
By Juan Benn Jr., Special to the AFRO I remember where I was, who I was with, and how hopeful I felt on June 26, 2015– the day the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is protected under the 14th Amendment. I was a young teen, not old enough to get married, and lived in […]
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Ben’s Chili Bowl: the Black restaurant surviving and thriving through six decades
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Whether you know it as “1213 U Street”, “the Bowl”, or “1213 U Street, NW, Washington D.C”., the address for Ben’s Chili Bowl has become a foundation of Washington, D.C. The restaurant has become near synonymous with the nation’s capital, feeding millions of customers from around the world, […]
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Premier Black-owned restaurants to visit in the Washington, D.C. area during Black Restaurant Week
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The greater Washington, D.C. region is known for an abundance of quality restaurants that offer customers a variety of food options and experiences. The following list includes some of the top Black restaurants in the DMV. In addition to having a historically significant Black population that has contributed […]
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Howard alumna Nikki Jayy set to perform at Broccoli City Festival
By: Asia Alexander, Special to the AFRO Nikkita Johnson also known as “Nikki Jayy,” is scheduled to perform this weekend at the Broccoli City Festival. As a new Howard alumna from the class of 2023, she is well recognized in the Washington, D.C., New York and metropolitan areas. She is eager to perform on a […]
