D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (D- Ward 4) is now officially running a campaign to become the next mayor of Washington, D.C. She announced that she was seeking to represent Washingtonians as mayor in a video posted to social media on Dec. 1.
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Black Wealth Summit returns to Washington D.C. with focus on financial empowerment
The Black Wealth Summit returns to Washington D.C. on Dec. 5-6 with two days of programming focused on financial empowerment, entrepreneurship and long term wealth strategies in the Black community. This year’s event expands on its mission with new sessions, networking opportunities and a strengthened commitment to accessible financial education, highlighted by an official statement from founder Cedric Nash that underscores the summit’s focus on innovation, resilience and the evolving meaning of wealth.
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Government shutdown forces Smithsonian to temporarily close all museums and National Zoo
The Smithsonian owns 17 museums within the Washington D.C area, in addition to the National Zoo. Since Oct. 12, all 21 of the Smithsonian museums nationwide and the zoo have been closed. Shown here, would-be visitors, as they learn that the doors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History are closed due to the shutdown.
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Gladys William celebrates 100 years of life
Gladys William, a Washington, D.C., resident and retired nurse, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. A native of North Carolina, she was raised by her father after losing her mother as an infant. William spent 65 years in the nursing profession, working in hospitals, nursing homes and private care. Surrounded by her daughter and adopted son, she continues to be celebrated for a life of service and resilience.
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How Washington, D.C.’s unbanked population compares to the rest of the US
Despite a decline in unbanked Americans since 2019, millions—especially those in marginalized communities—still lack access to traditional banking due to barriers like minimum balance requirements, distrust and limited physical access.
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Tara H. Jackson, Prince George’s’ interim executive, outlines roadmap for immediate future
Tara H. Jackson has been appointed as acting executive for Prince George’s County, where she will focus on maintaining stability and preparing for the FBI headquarters, while also negotiating with the Washington Commanders and dealing with the potential threat from the incoming Trump administration.
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How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist
A recent study found that cities with Democratic-leaning populations were more stressed about the upcoming presidential election, while Republican-leaning cities fell near the bottom of the list.
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AFRO Votes: A new go-to resource for information ahead of Election Day
The AFRO.com website now features AFRO Votes, a one-stop shop of resources and information related to the upcoming Nov. 5 election, including registration status, local elections, absentee ballots, and youth registration.
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Meet Alan Henderson, the D.C. content creator working with Snapchat
Alan Henderson, a content creator and entrepreneur, has been selected for Snapchat’s 523 program, which supports diverse creators and small, minority-owned companies, and is set to receive $120,000 and resources to enhance his content and monetize it on Snapchat.
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NATO leaders recognize 75 years at 2024 NATO Summit in Washington D.C.
NATO members celebrated 75 years since signing the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington D.C., discussing ways to ensure collective defense and supporting Ukraine against Russia, with President Biden stating that Ukraine will prevail against Russia with NATO’s full support.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
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Destination DC announces record numbers for tourism in nation’s capital
Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.