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Washington View Community brings health equity out of the doctor’s office and into the community
The Collaboration for Equitable Health, a partnership between the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has launched a national initiative to combat health inequities in communities of color, with a focus on D.C.’s Washington View neighborhood.
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D.C. high school students speak out on youth violence
Teens in Washington D.C. are struggling with the increased violence due to the implementation of a juvenile curfew pilot program, which has led to restrictions on their social engagement and opportunities for social skills development.
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Peter Bug Shoe Academy, fixing souls and soles
By Mennatalla Ibrahim, Special to the AFRO As the sun sets in the nation’s capital, painting the sky vibrant shades of reds and purples, John “Peter Bug” Matthews stands proudly outside his historic shoe shop on Capitol Hill. Even on his day off, Matthews is at the shop on his own, tirelessly repairing shoes for […]
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Anacostia Community Museum prepares to unveil ‘A Bold and Beautiful Vision’
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO Just weeks into the new year, the Anacostia Community Museum is ready to celebrate the opening of its new 2024 exhibition. The Anacostia Community Museum will be opening “A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington D.C.,1900-2000” on March 23. This exhibit will […]
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Vehicle owners concerned with surge of D.C. carjackings and auto thefts
More than 6,400 vehicles have been reported stolen in D.C. in the last year, with 62 percent of those arrested for carjackings being minors, and Mayor Bowser has launched a “Tracking Tag Distribution Program” to help reduce the number of carjackings and stolen cars.
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District Department of Transportation installs new traffic enforcement cameras
By Re’Jon JonesSpecial to the AFRO The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced the upcoming installation of speed limit cameras across Washington D.C. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety by reducing accidents and encouraging safe driving. The proliferation of these cameras is a response to the rise of […]