By Chianti Marks and Victoria MejicanosAFRO Intern, AFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com While the Trump administration and lawmakers in Congress played political brinkmanship over the budget, leaving the well-being of millions hanging in the balance, organizations, local government agencies and corporations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., have been offering support to furloughed federal workers and residents impacted […]
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Posted inObituaries
In Memoriam: Former Detroit congresswoman and CBC chair Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick dies at 80
Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick, an assertive advocate for Detroit and Black owned business, died on Oct. 7 in Atlanta. She was 80.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Members of Congress host forum to strengthen economic ties between the U.S., Africa and Caribbean nations
U.S. lawmakers hosted “Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill” to strengthen ties with African and Caribbean nations, discussing trade agreements, women’s leadership, and innovation.
Posted in2024 Elections
Council member Janeese Lewis George shares thoughts on Harris campaign
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has expressed her excitement and support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, citing her qualifications and the momentum she has built in just a few weeks.
Posted inPolitics
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks on cancer diagnosis amid run for re-election Â
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has announced that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment, but remains committed to serving the people of Texas’ 18 District.