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.
Tag: Washington D.C.
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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.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
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.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
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.
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D.C. leads in markets for women-owned businesses
Washington D.C. is a leading region for women entrepreneurs, with a strong economy, a highly educated workforce, and a commitment to providing support to women-owned businesses.
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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.