Category: Washington D.C. News

Proving that the third time really is the charm, Connecticut resident Tonille Watkis claimed the honor of 2016 Miss Black USA on Aug. 7 during the annual pageant at the University of the District of Columbia. Amidst her win, she received pushback from other women because of the racial distinction. Tonnille Watkis, the new Miss […]

On Aug. 15 District of Columbia businessman and political fundraiser Jeffrey E. Thompson received a three-month prison sentence followed by a 90-day home confinement term for his role in illegal campaign finance activities. Jeffrey E. Thompson was sentenced to three months in prison for illegal campaign finance activities. Thompson, 61, will be incarcerated for a […]

Sandra Mattavous-Frye, the District’s People’s Counsel, has filed an appeal against the D.C. Public Service Commission’s approval of the Exelon-Pepco merger. (Twitter Photo) The Office of the People’s Counsel recently filed an appeal against the District of Columbia Public Service Commission’s decision on the Exelon-Pepco merger because it is uncomfortable with the process the commission […]

District residents are mourning the untimely death of Marion C. Barry, the son of the late Ward 8 D.C. councilmember and former Mayor Marion S. Barry. Marion C. Barry, known mainly by his middle name “Christopher” was pronounced dead of an apparent drug overdose on Aug. 14. He was 36 years old. Marion C. Barry […]

A Maryland man was fatally shot on the afternoon of Aug. 13 in Southeast D.C. The shooting is one in a wave of recent District murders, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Authorities responded to a call in the 1400 block of V Street, SE. the afternoon of Aug. 13. Officers found Gary Thompson, 19, […]

The National Black Public Relations Society is scheduled to hold a Blogger Week Welcome Reception on Aug. 18 at Avery’s Bar and Lounge, 1370 H Street NE from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The Blogger Week Reception gives an opportunity for Bloggers, Journalists and Social Media gurus to mix, mingle and network. Tickets can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/za7g44g

DK Filmmorks is holding a Happy Hour fundraiser Aug. 19 to support “The Runaways,” a powerful tale of overcoming domestic abuse with the power of love in the face of adversity. An IndieGoGo fundraising campaign is currently underway to help bring the film project to fruition. The Happy Hour is scheduled to be held at Khan’s Bar and Grill, […]

The Yoga Expo is scheduled to hold its convention at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The expo strives to inform and empower the community to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for the mind and body. The Yoga Expo showcases […]

By AFRO Staff The Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is slated to host their 2016 Community Day on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gateway DC Pavilion, 2700 Martin Luther King Avenue SE. The event is co-sponsored by the Federal City Public Service Foundation. Community Day is an […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington police chief Cathy Lanier, the first woman to lead the department and one of the nation’s longest-serving and most popular big-city police chiefs, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down to become head of security for the National Football League. In this Oct. 3, 2013 file photo, Washington Police Chief Cathy […]

Marion Christopher Barry, son of Washington, D.C.’s late “mayor for life,” has died from an apparent drug overdose, according to news reports. He was 36. Marion Christopher Barry (Twitter Photo) According to the Washington Post, Barry’s girlfriend found him and he was taken to George Washington University Hospital Aug. 13. Cora Masters Barry, widow of […]

The District of Columbia Public School System recently expanded its year-round program, with a Southeast Washington Elementary School serving as its public launch. Anita J. Turner Elementary School, located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Ward 8, is one of 11 schools participating in the District schools’ extended school year program. Students in a 2nd […]