By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Washington, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) issued the following statement on the July 16, 2022, passing of Mr. Vernon Simms, a congressional staffer for three decades who served under Congressmen Mfume and Elijah Cummings. “It was devastating to hear of the passing of my friend and former colleague Vernon Simms, […]
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D.C. Editor’s notebook: District’s favorite game of ‘haves and have-nots’ creeps into 2022 Mayoral Primaries let the people decide!
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor We are less than two weeks away from a major primary election in the District of Columbia. Sadly, D.C.’s favorite age-old game of the “haves and have-nots” has seeped into the D.C. Mayoral campaign. The “have and have nots,” a staple of District culture, is on full display, compliments […]
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Mayor Muriel Bowser: Will three terms be a charm?
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO D.C. has had two women mayors, Sharon Pratt Kelly (1991-1995) and the City’s current mayor, Muriel Bowser who has served the District of Columbia since 2015. Bowser is running for a third term, following in the footsteps of Marion Barry (1979-1991), the only Mayor who served the District […]
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White comes out strong in opposition to current city direction in mayoral debates
By Cara Williams and Deborah Bailey Robert C. White Jr., is using the platforms he has been given during this election season’s mayoral debates to re-introduce himself to District voters and brand himself as the “problem solver” who can address a host of problems that have metastasized and spilled over into the streets of the […]
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James Butler – Trinidad neighbor community advocate and second time candidate for D.C. Mayor
By Deborah Bailey, D.C. Editor James Butler’s name is not always on the list of candidates for Mayor of Washington, D.C. He has not been included in some of the debates, interviews and media sources that have provided a voice for the candidates running for mayor of the nation’s capital. However, Butler is a verified […]
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Let’s get ready for D.C.’s June 21 Primary: The refresher minicourse
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor AFRO Reporter Cara Washington will return next week with a run-down of the D.C. Mayoral Candidates. In our May 26 print edition, we featured At-Large City Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Robert White. Stay tuned for profiles of Current Mayor Muriel Bowser and eighth Ward Councilman Trayvon White, as well […]
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D.C. Mayor, public schools chancellor assess student safety options in aftermath of
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor D.C. Public Schools officials are accessing options to keep children safe In the aftermath of yet another mass shooting. On May 24, an 18-year-old shot 19 children and two adults dead at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis said schools will use the manpower […]
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Robert C. White: Mayoral candidate with ‘tenacity and drive’
District of Columbia in-person primary elections will be held on June 21. To vote in the D.C. primary, you must be registered with the Democratic, Republican, Statehood Green or Libertarian Parties. However, all voters- including independents- may cast votes on initiatives and referendums, according to the District of Columbia Board of Elections. For the next […]
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Mayor Bowser announces initiative to curb gun violence in the District
By Aysia Morton. Special to the AFRO D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized National Reentry Month by announcing an initiative to identify and support those at the highest risk of getting involved in gun violence. National Reentry Month reaffirms the importance of helping people who were formerly incarcerated reenter society. “A relatively small number of people […]
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DCPS staff can now serve on the District’s State Board of Education
By Aysia Morton, Special to the AFRO On the first day of March, the District of Columbia Council passed an uncontested emergency law sponsored by Council members Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and Janesse Lewis George (D-Ward 4). The legislation allows teachers and staff of D.C. Public Schools to run and serve on the non-partisan District […]
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Ward 5 Council candidate Faith Gibson Hubbard working hard for Washingtonians outside of the spotlight
By Micha Green, AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor, mgreen@afro.com Wife, mother, education advocate, former Director of the D.C. Office of Community Affairs and now Ward 5 Council candidate Faith Gibson Hubbard said her wealth of experiences doing things outside of the spotlight makes her the perfect candidate to dutifully and selflessly serve her hopeful constituents. […]
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D.C. Democratic Women’s Club discusses Critical Race Theory
By Briana Thomas, Special to the AFRO In honor of Black History Month, the D.C. Democratic Women’s Club (DCDWC) held a virtual program on Feb. 8 to discuss Critical Race Theory. The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Ayo Sekai and included the Hon. Sharon Pratt, Esq.; Hon. Dr. Frank Smith, Rev. Dr. George Holmes; […]
