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.
Category: Washington D.C. News
Posted inWord In Black
On Nov. 5, we must ‘be about’ voting – especially young people
Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, emphasizes the importance of having an Election Day plan and the importance of the youth voice as we move closer to Nov. 5.
Posted in2024 Elections
Walz takes on Vance for vice presidency in live debate
Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance engaged in a policy-heavy debate on Oct 1, focusing their criticism on the top of the ticket and outlining the policy and character differences between their running mates.
Posted inAfro Briefs
PRESS ROOM: Justice Department sues Alabama for violating federal law’s prohibition on systematic efforts to remove voters within 90 days of an election
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Secretary of State for violating the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by removing voters from the registration rolls within 90 days of the General Election.
Posted inHealth
Rev. Sharpton, Al B. Sure! partner to reverse Medicare coverage denial for essential post transplant test
Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the HEiTC Coalition successfully fought for Medicare coverage of crucial post-transplant blood tests, which detect organ rejection and prevent patients from undergoing painful surgical biopsies.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Circulator workers, unions continue push for justice amid imminent shutdown
D.C. Circulator employees and unions are protesting the impending shutdown and demanding better support from Mayor Muriel Bowser and city agencies, as well as a five-year financial plan and a seat at the table during shutdown discussions.
Posted inMayor Muriel Bowser
Mayor Bowser allocates $25 million to nonprofits for out-of-school youth programs
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has awarded $25.1 million in grants to 125 nonprofit organizations that offer free and low-cost programming for youth in the District, focusing on academic achievement, the arts, STEM, financial literacy, career preparation, and more.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming events in D.C., Maryland and Virginia during late September and early October
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events in September and October, including A Black Souliloquy, the DMV Black Student Leadership Conference, and a film screening of “Unbought and Unbossed,” among others.
Posted inDMV News
City of Alexandria honors local centenarians
The City of Alexandria, VA honored its centenarian residents on September 10 with a ceremony at City Hall, where 13 centenarians were recognized and presented with certificates and recognition coins.
Posted inD.C Sports
Washington Wizards to hold inaugural coaches clinic Sept. 28
John Thompson III, former head coach of Georgetown University and current senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, is leading a free clinic for basketball coaches in the DMV area on September 28 to strengthen the local coaching community and provide valuable insights.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Jury finds final two gang members guilty in murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
Two men and a woman have been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, participation in a criminal street gang, obstruction of justice, and other related firearms offenses in the 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
Posted inBooks
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.