By Re’Jon JonesSpecial to the AFRO Veda Rasheed is vying to be a council member for Ward 7 with hopes of reshaping the political landscape. Raised in the heart of the community in the River Terrace neighborhood, she shared with the AFRO her commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the residents. “I am running […]
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Exclusive: Councilmember Robert White discusses racial barriers to social work in the District
The D.C. Council passed a bill called the Pathways to Behavioral Degrees Act, which provides free Master’s in Social Work programs to graduate students from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), with the goal of increasing the number of social workers, counselors and mental health professionals within the District of Columbia.
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D.C. Council extends youth crime and opioid public emergencies
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com The D.C. Council recently voted to extend the youth violence and opioid public emergencies until Feb. 15 of 2024. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) declared a public emergency on Nov. 13, providing District residents with more resources to address youth violence and the opioid crisis. “The emergency declaration allows […]