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ASALH Upcoming conference defies Florida’s stance on Black History

by The Chicago DefenderSeptember 20, 2023September 21, 2023

By Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor, Chicago Defender This week, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History will host its annual conference in a state led by […]

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An AFRO salute: Black centenarians share their experiences after a century of life

by Aria BrentSeptember 19, 2023September 21, 2023

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com According to a 2022 report shared by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) “life expectancy at […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Chipotle will pay $300,000 to resolve allegations of child labor law violations in D.C.

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com After an investigation into allegations of D.C. child labor law violations, Chipotle Mexican Grill (Chipotle) has agreed to pay the city $322,400 and […]

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Battle of the ‘Real HU’: it’s more than just a game

by Special to the AFROSeptember 19, 2023September 21, 2023

By Re’Jon Jones, Special to the AFRO In a highly anticipated matchup, the Hampton University Pirates emerged victorious against the Howard University Bisons on a sunny September afternoon. Both teams, […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Teen wounded in Southeast, D.C. shooting 

by Special to the AFROSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 2023

By Chrisleen HerardSpecial to the AFRO The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that left a teenager wounded on Sept. 17. Authorities were called to the 5000 […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Investing 101: the basics of the stock market

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com It’s never too late to start investing in the stock market, but starting while you’re young gives your money more time to grow. […]

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American University hosts 2nd Navigating Differences Symposium

by Special to the AFROSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

By Mennatalla Ibrahim, Special to the AFRO The American University Institute of Disability and Public Policy recently partnered with the non-profit Brendan Sailing to host the second annual Navigating Differences […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Woman fatally shot in domestic dispute in Northeast, D.C., suspect arrested after short barricade

by Special to the AFROSeptember 14, 2023September 14, 2023

By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO A woman was found with fatal gunshot wounds in front of an apartment building in Northeast, D.C.on Sept. 9. Authorities from the First […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Washingtonian George Curtis seeks success in ‘Face of Horror’ contest

by Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant EditorSeptember 12, 2023September 13, 2023

By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com As the Halloween holiday approaches, D.C. native Curtis George  is stepping out of his shell into a shocking and suspenseful season as he […]

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Connect to Culture renews ties to African heritage

by Special to the AFROSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023

By Tcherika Petit-Frere, Special to the AFRO Connect to Culture is partnering with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation and DC Greens to host the event, Each One, Teach […]

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The Dad Gang creates community in D.C.

by Special to the AFROSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023

By J Pamela Stills, Special to the AFRO Not more than three months after its last march in June that took place in Brooklyn, New York, The Dad Gang was […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

New after-dinner lounge KANVAS opens in D.C.

by Special to the AFROSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023

By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Kevin Kelley’s Kitchen + Kocktails restaurant fed the mouths of Dallas and Chicago before opening its third location just minutes away from the […]

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