By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Martha’s table will host their October Market from 4-6 p.m. today at at the Commons, in honor of the organizations new address and expanding commitment to D.C. The event will include events for all ages including: no-cost pop-up market to shop for fresh fruits, veggies, and shelf […]
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Black Press Under Attack, NNPA President Puts Press on Alert
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Amid bomb filled packages being delivered to prominent Democrats and anti-Trump activists, the National Newspaper Publisher’s Association’s (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., sent a statement saying the Black Press is under attack and warned its members to remain vigilant while continuing to serve as the […]
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Toby’s Dinner Theater a Local Treat for DMV Residents; ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ Musical Keeps Fats Waller Tradition Alive
By Timothy Cox, Special to The Afro COLUMBIA, MD — Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller was just 39 when he died in 1943. From Sept. 14 thru Nov 4, Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia, Maryland has featured a musical production dedicated to the music of Mr. Waller’s many compositions. ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ originally showed on the “Great White […]
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Alice Walker Shares Wisdom on Several Subjects at Busboys and Poets
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO Once again, the restaurant, community and cultural space, Busboys and Poets, facilitated a night to remember. On Oct. 15, Busboys and Poets hosted “Taking the Arrow Out of The Heart: An Evening with Alice Walker and Desert Rose,” with the poet, literary icon, and political activist Alice Walker. Established […]
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From HBO to HU: Howard AD Davis Brings HBO Savvy to HBCU Sports
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO Few people in sports know the exhilaration of constantly being at the epicenter of world-class events. Howard University Athletics Director Kery Davis does. The former HBO Boxing executive is now the steward of a Bison athletic program that is enjoying a renaissance thanks to the credibility he has […]
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Remembering Hamiet Bluiett
By Nyame-Kye Kond, Special to the AFRO Dating back to the days of Black Broadway, When the U street corridor was an important destination for Black musicians, and later on when it became a poetry, and Go-Go hotspot in the 1990’s to the early 2000’s, Washington D.C. has always been an artistic mecca for progressive Black […]
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Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence in DC
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO Domestic Violence is a complex issue that takes shape in many forms. Domestic Violence can take place in any type of relationship, to anyone and according to the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is not limited to physical abuse but often includes “the pattern of control, intimidation and verbal […]
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Remembering William “Billy” Harris
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO William “Billy” Harris was a legendary teacher, artist, and founding faculty member and former chair of the visual arts department at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in D.C., but his legacy continued through the impact he left on the community and the thousands of kids he […]
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Conference Shows Black Conservatives Ways to Communicate Through Social Media
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com In the age of digital consumption, Black conservative voices are using social media to be heard. Candace Owens, director of communications for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA, and her fan, rapper and Trump crony Kanye West, are using social media to push their ideals and agendas. Because […]
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Teams Find Different Paths to Contend for DC ‘State’ Title
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO The concept of a state high school championship in the District of Columbia has been a stroke of genius for fans and given charter school programs something to play for. With the DCIAA shunning their admittance to the conference, the non-traditional public school programs the DCSHAA championship gives […]
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D.C. Council Issues Bill For LGBT Seniors
By Lauren Poteat, Special to the AFRO The District of Columbia Council proposed legislation to fight for the rights of LGBT seniors. Initiated by D.C. Council members Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) and Anita Bonds (D-At-Large) last week, the legislation called for protection of LGBT seniors and elderly living with HIV in long-term care facilities from discrimination. […]
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Smithsonian African American Film Festival
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO The Smithsonian is honoring African-American film and filmmaking this weekend at its inaugural African American Film Festival, Oct. 24-27. The festival, includes a celebration Oct. 25, hosted by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “Our night at the Museum epitomizes what’s so special about this inaugural […]