THE AFRO — It looks like Ward 7 will get a another grocery option as Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to bring Lidl Grocery to the Skyland...
THE AFRO — It was a ceremony that was heavy on style, formality and tradition as The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory was installed as Archbishop of...
THE AFRO — Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) and Seeds of Change are partnering up to create a “food-focused” accelerator program to narrow the food...
THE AFRO — The barbershop has long been a safe space for certain parts of the Black community - particularly Black men. Artist Devan Shimoyama wanted...
THE AFRO — Started in 2017, the Apprenticeship D.C. initiative was designed to offer viable alternative career pathways to traditional four-year colleges. An apprenticeship can run from one...
THE AFRO — The Mayor’s office pushed back against several cuts the D.C. Council proposed. Those cuts impact the city’s most vulnerable residents in many ways...
THE AFRO — Key agenda items for the organization is raising the minimum wage, family medical leave insurance (FMLI), maternal justice– which champions issues of infant...
THE AFRO — For a dedicated group of audience goers the theater presents that communal experience, and unlike film, offers a unique performance each time the actors...
THE AFRO — April 16, 1862 was the official date that slavery was abolished in Washington, D.C. As a result of President Abraham Lincoln’s Compensated Emancipation Act...
THE AFRO — Even though the Anacostia Community Museum will be under renovation until the fall, off-site exhibits and activations are popping up all over D.C. Public...
THE AFRO — District of Columbia officials from three different agencies came together April 4 to present the first ever “D. Cultural Plan” a hearty initiative to...
THE AFRO — It was an emotional moment for many during the April 9 graduation ceremony of the AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia “Pathways to Work”...
THE AFRO — While some teens dream of owning their first car to freely ride around the District and not depend on a parented escort, 16-year-old Rajah...
THE AFRO — Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an often-preventable condition that can go undetected until it becomes life-threatening.
THE AFRO — When you tune into “Flyest Fables” you are transported to a fantastical world of young people on big quests and journeys.
THE AFRO — ASALH was founded in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
THE AFRO — “Stay Fly” is a combination of large and small scale collages, and personal designer items.
THE AFRO — 32BJ – SEIU, a union which represents over 600 janitors and security guards that were furloughed and didn’t receive wages.
THE AFRO — The D.C. Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety held a roundtable last week to check in on two efforts to curb...
THE AFRO — Founder and CEO of the Bennett Career Institute Chet A. Bennett and filmmaker Kester Browne teamed up to create a documentary highlighting a...
THE AFRO — Two artists have exhibits that take on issues of violence, Black culture and identity in their own distinct ways.
THE AFRO — Plans are underway to give the Howard Center a much needed makeover, adding available housing to students,
THE AFRO — Thousands gathered Saturday to observe the third annual Women’s March in D.C.
THE AFRO — January marks the 15th annual National Stalking Awareness Month.
THE AFRO — The devastation of the 24 day old (at this reporting) government shutdown is growing and resources are dwindling for many D.C. residents.
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