By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor At Washington D.C.’s Social Justice Charter School, social justice is a concept that extends beyond a classroom or a unit studied in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Social justice is the theme that permeates the entire school, influencing every aspect of classroom and school activities. Since 2020, […]
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Beloved journalist James L. Wright Jr. dies at 62
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor James L. Wright Jr., the internationally respected former AFRO reporter and editor, has died at age 62. Wright was a resolute and focused sports, political and public affairs reporter who also served as a city editor for the AFRO American Newspaper for many years. At the time of his […]
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47th president labels Somalis ‘garbage,’ urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it
The 47th president said he does not want Somali immigrants in the United States and urged them to return to Somalia, remarks that drew sharp criticism from Democratic leaders and local officials who said he was unfairly vilifying an entire immigrant community and stoking fear with legally dubious threats to revoke protections.
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Despite new stores, east-of-the-river residents face limited food access
Despite modest growth in grocery stores across Washington, D.C., residents east of the Anacostia River continue to face limited access to fresh and affordable food. A new report from D.C. Hunger Solutions highlights stark disparities, noting that wealthier wards have more than a dozen stores while Wards 7 and 8 have just three and four, respectively.
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As RFK Stadium redevelopment plan continues, hundreds voice concerns during public comment meeting
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Several hundred residents, business owners, and city officials participated in a public scoping meeting for the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. Coletta of Greater Washington in Southeast D.C. It served as the first public meeting since the project […]
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A pastor wants Black men praying together at sunrise
Amid widespread calls for spiritual renewal, Bishop Kenneth O. Robinson Jr. is urging Black men worldwide to unite in prayer at sunrise on Dec. 1. The 6 a.m. call-in gathering aims to spark revival, foster accountability, and strengthen men’s leadership in families, churches, and communities through DreamLife Worship Center.
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HBCU Honors celebrate Black excellenceÂ
By Patricia McDougall The 3rd Annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET, brought an unforgettable celebration of culture, legacy and achievement to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts as the 2025 production taped in Washington, D.C. This year’s ceremony paid tribute to three towering figures whose influence spans generations: Pastor Shirley Caesar (Lifetime Achievement Award), […]
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D.C. community rallies against police violence following three killings in one week
Activists from various organizations gathered at a vigil and rally to honor three Black men killed by police in Washington, D.C., and to call for justice and an end to police violence.
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Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot in DC, the state’s governor says
Two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House on Nov. 26 have died, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said, as federal and local authorities continue to investigate the incident. A suspect in custody was also shot and injured, while the killings intensified scrutiny of the 47th president’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops in Washington.
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Associated Black Charities announces the state of Black America: A national virtual revival for faith leaders, activists and community
Associated Black Charities will host a national virtual revival that will unite faith leaders, activists and community members in a call for renewed purpose and justice. Attendees nationwide will join ABC in renewing their commitment to justice and will answer a collective call to action for a more equitable future.
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DC Mayor Bowser announces she won’t seek fourth term, as federal intervention continues
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not seek a fourth term as D.C. mayor after a turbulent year marked by federal intervention ordered by the White House. Her departure comes amid legal battles over the National Guard deployment, political criticism of her response to federal actions, and continued concerns about the District’s limited home rule.
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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was illegally appointed by the 47th president’s administration. The decision halts the high-profile prosecutions for now and delivers a major rebuke to the administration’s attempt to use an unlawfully selected interim U.S. attorney to pursue the cases.