DMV Leaders Call for End to Government Shutdown
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, [email protected]
Residents from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) are adversely being affected by the partial government shutdown, which President Donald Trump enforced after not receiving funding for his border wall. ...
Could D.C. Statehood Become a Reality This Time?
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
It was the meeting that everybody and nobody saw coming all at the same time. In a wood paneled room last week at Rayburn House Office Building, in D.C.,...
Bowser First Woman Mayor to Be Sworn in to Second Term
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
It was a spirited morning as Mayor Muriel Bowser, and several members of the D.C. Council were sworn in as part of several #DCProud2019 events last week.
“Today I follow...
Keith Hamilton Cobb Brings American Moor Back To D.C.
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
What is the old saying? History has a way of repeating itself? If that is true actor Keith Hamilton Cobb hopes to add something new to the conversation of...
There’s Still Time to See UnSeen At Portrait Gallery
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
Even though The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is technically not on the National Mall geographically, it is still one of the most important museums in the District. Over the...
AFRO Exclusive: OSSE Releases Statement After OSSE Public Meeting
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
Just days after the public outcry of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, faculty, staff and parents of students confronted the SBOE about residency fraud claim, the Office of...
Casa Ruby Plans for Southeast Exec Expansion
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
Casa Ruby, a non-profit safe space for LGBTQ D.C. residents seeking services, shelter and food, has big plans for the new year, hoping to expand their reach to the...
D.C. Residents Talk about Their 2019 Resolutions
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
AFRO Staff Writer, George Kevin Reporter talked to people at a burning bowl ceremony at Unity church 1225 R Street NW 20009.
Lionell Thomas, Resides in D.C. and Atlanta
“To live healthier...
National Postal Museum Mixes Story Time and Kwanzaa
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
“We’re glad we came today. We’re glad we came today. Hello, hello to everyone, we’re glad we came today.”
That was the mantra sang by a group of energetic and...
DMV HBCU Report: Howard Guards Play Big in Loss to Georgetown
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, [email protected]
Georgetown’s men’s basketball program has been as benevolent as any philanthropist when it comes to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Under John Thompson, Sr. the Hoyas began a tradition...
Eli Lilly Diabetes Center Assists with Insulin Affordability
By AFRO Staff
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies...
Mayor Bowser Has a Full Week Planned for the District Residents
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer
Its 2019. A new year is here, and Mayor Muriel Bowser and the city are ready with a slew of events and a strong vision for the next...
