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 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 […]
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Chipotle will pay $300,000 to resolve allegations of child labor law violations in D.C.
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 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, […]
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Teen wounded in Southeast, D.C. shooting
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 […]
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Investing 101: the basics of the stock market
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 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 […]
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Woman fatally shot in domestic dispute in Northeast, D.C., suspect arrested after short barricade
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 […]
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Washingtonian George Curtis seeks success in ‘Face of Horror’ contest
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 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 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 […]
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New after-dinner lounge KANVAS opens in D.C.
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 […]