By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Protesters gathered across the street from the John A. Wilson building Tuesday to protest, what organizers consider, harsh cuts on the United Medical Center in Ward 8 that would impact staff, and the community seeking those services. “The reason why we were out there is we wanted […]
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D.C. Council Approves $15.5 Billion Budget
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO On Tuesday the D.C. Council unanimously approved a budget for $15.5 billion, during their second of two votes held at the John. A. Wilson building. It was a roller coaster ride of emotions with several key budget changes impacting many D.C. residents. Here’s what we know On […]
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Norton Introduces D.C. Courts Home Rule Act
By AFRO Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today she has introduced the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act, which would give the Council of the District of Columbia authority over the jurisdiction and organization of the local D.C. courts. The 1973 Home Rule Act expressly prohibits D.C. from enacting […]
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Norton Introduces Bill to Ban E-Cigarette Smoking on Amtrak
By AFRO Staff Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today she has introduced the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019, which would codify Amtrak’s internal policy prohibiting smoking, including electronic cigarettes, on its trains. The bill is modeled after Norton’s bill, enacted into law in 2018 as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act, that clarifies […]
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Mothering Justice Hosts Women Legislators
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was a meeting of the minds as Mothering Justice held a discussion panel with some of the countries top leaders to discuss issues that dramatically impact women, mothers and families. Several attendees gathered at the American Federation of Teachers on New Jersey Ave. NW, as well as online […]
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Mayor’s Office Pushes Back on Council Cuts to Budget During Roundtable
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The Mayor’s office pushed back against several cuts the D.C. Council proposed. Those cuts impact the city’s most vulnerable residents in many ways official said this week. City Administrator Rashad M. Young said, “We are concerned that there are some changes recommended by the committee that impact critical programs […]
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“Fund Our Schools Rally” Protests DCPS Proposed Budget
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer At least 100 people chanted “Fund our schools,” sang songs, and protested the proposed budget for District of Columbia Public Schools this week. The “Fund Our Schools Rally,” held on April 24, was organized by the Washington Teachers’ Union, and claimed that the budget would slash millions of dollars […]
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Stars Set to Rock Emancipation Day
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com On April 16, 1862, eight months prior to the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved Blacks were freed in the District of Columbia, and 157 years later, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) is keeping that history and celebratory moment alive with weeklong festivities […]
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READY Center Pools Resources for Returning Citizens in Order to Lower Recidivism Rates
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The READY Center, 1901 E Street S.E., the new facility created to help returning citizens receive access to a multitude of services, is a quiet nondescript building just behind the treatment facility. But what the outside lacks in architectural pizzaz is surface. What it holds inside is the important […]
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Mayor Bowser Engages Senior Community
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Mayor Muriel Bowser held a special town hall event for seniors this week as part of a series of Budget Engagement Forums for District residents throughout the month of February. Bowser, senior staff and members of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center were all present at the John A. […]
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DCYD New Executive Committee Calls for Northam’s Resignation
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com After celebrating the new Executive Committee for D.C. Young Democrats (DCYD) Thursday evening, on Friday the fresh team woke up to controversy surrounding Governor Ralph Northam’s (D-VA) racist yearbook pictures, and launched them into action to address the leader of the District’s neighboring state. Newly elected Executive Committee members […]
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Workers and Legislators Unite to Help Low-Wage Contract Employees
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer A little over a month ago Faye Smith found herself in the Senate Office Building protesting and searching for Senator Mitch McConnell in order to impress upon him how the federal shutdown was impacting her life. Now with the shutdown officially over, and another one looming, Smith is back […]