By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Le Dîner en Blanc, a unique and elegant tradition persevered through torrential downpour and unfolded against all odds. The eighth edition of the […]
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Bullets from Southeast shooting hit D.C. elementary school
By Chrisleen HerardSpecial to the AFRO An elementary school was struck by bullets after a nearby shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19. Authorities responded to shots fired in […]
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National Cathedral replaces windows honoring Confederacy with stained-glass homage to racial justice
By Peter SmithThe Associated Press The landmark Washington National Cathedral unveiled new stained-glass windows Sept. 23 with a theme of racial justice, filling the space that had once held four […]
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Black leaders say threats to undermine US democracy appear aimed at their community
BY Ayanna Alexander, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders on Sept. 21 said many threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. appear […]
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A knack for horseback
By Mekhi Abbott, Special to the AFRO ‘It’s like hockey on horseback’ A perfect illustration of the sport of polo. However, even though one can start to picture what playing […]
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PRESS ROOM: D.C. presents ‘Dine All Night’
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser invites residents and visitors to celebrate the launch of Dine All Night, the newest addition to the popular annual Art All Night program. Supported by […]
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AFRO inside look: thought leaders and creatives join Vice President Kamala Harris at her residence to celebrate Black visual artists
By Savannah G.M. Wood, Special to the AFRO On the evening of Monday, September 19, I was honored to attend a private event at the Vice President of the United […]
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Historic AFRO doors acquired by Afro Charities at auction
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO In the Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates auction house in Crawford, Va., the entire room sat on the edge of their seats as […]
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority inducts 2023 honorary members
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com A sea of blue and white ascended onto the campus of Howard University as members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority welcomed the newest […]
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Panel members at legislative conference discuss national electric vehicle program, set to spur workforce development opportunities
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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Black Women’s Roundtable holds 15th annual policy forum series on ‘Power of the Ballot’
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The 15th Annual Black Women’s Roundtable Policy Forum Series: “Power of the Ballot: We won’t be erased!” helped set the tone for the […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts 52nd Annual Legislative Conference
By AFRO Staff The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference kicked off on Sept. 20. Thousands gathered in Washington D.C., at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center […]