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Mayor Bowser’s National Maternal Infant Health Summit connects mothers to community resources

by Special to the AFROOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023

By April Quevedo, Special to the AFRO D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted the sixth Annual National Maternal and Infant Health Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

First public safety hearing after summer recess hones in on sexual assault and incarceration

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com During the first public safety hearing back from summer recess for the D.C. Council on Sept. 18, a young woman shared her experience […]

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PRESS ROOM: Pepco and Exelon’s Racial Equity Capital Fund announces $2.7 million in investments to four local, minority-owned businesses in the District and Maryland

by AFRO StaffOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2023

In 2022, Exelon, Pepco’s parent company, launched the RECF in partnership with RockCreek, one of the largest diverse-owned global-operated investment firms. This initiative aims to enhance financial opportunities for diverse […]

Posted inNational News

Crisis temporarily averted, Congress reaches short-term funding agreement

by Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant EditorSeptember 30, 2023October 1, 2023

By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com With the threat of a government shutdown looming, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) finally caved on the Democrats’ demands to drop large spending […]

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Congressional Black Caucus leaders examine national electric vehicle program and workforce development opportunities for Black contractors

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterSeptember 30, 2023October 1, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (ILJA) in 2021, much of the legislation addressed greener, more accessible […]

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Advocates and family members speak on the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act

by Special to the AFROSeptember 30, 2023September 29, 2023

By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO At the Congressional Black Caucus’ 52nd Annual Legislative Conference, U.S. representatives and leaders in the fight for Black maternal health spoke at a […]

Posted inNational News

52nd CBCF Annual Legislative Conference: State policymaker discusses efforts to advance reparative justice for Black Americans

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterSeptember 30, 2023October 1, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Reparations for descendants of Africans enslaved in the Americas has long been a topic of public discourse.  But discourse has yet to lead […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Teen fatally shot after leaving high school, D.C. surpasses 200th homicide for the year

by Special to the AFROSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO A teenage boy walked out of Dunbar High School’s doors for the last time on the afternoon of Sept. 26 only to be […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

H Street Festivals showcases fashion, food and fun

by AFRO StaffSeptember 27, 2023October 1, 2023

The H Street Festival in Northeast D.C. offered various attractions on Sept. 16, including popular brands and bands spanning across 11 blocks. Guests had the opportunity to purchase clothing items, […]

Posted inPrince George's County News

‘Bidenomics’ comes to Prince George’s County Community College

by Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing EditorSeptember 26, 2023October 1, 2023

By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor President Joe Biden spoke on the state of the country’s economy while visiting students at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) on Sept. 14. While […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Activist strive to preserve historic black cemeteries

by Special to the AFROSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023

By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO The Black Cemetery Network’s virtual archive of Black cemeteries across the United States comes in the form of a map with an array […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

H Street nightclub temporarily shuts down after fatal shooting leaves former Morgan State basketball star dead, three others injured

by Special to the AFROSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023

By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Orange papers were taped on the Cru Hookah Lounge’s doors early Sunday morning, notifying D.C. residents that the nightclub would be temporarily closed […]

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