THE AFRO — Some of the most nationally recognized Marylanders happen to be Black, were slaves and made a huge impact on American history.
THE AFRO — In a rare move, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser vetoed the D.C. Council’s decision to decriminalize metro fare evasion.
THE AFRO — Residents from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) are adversely being affected by the partial government shutdown.
THE AFRO — Maryland lawmakers are taking action to manage prescription drug prices and gouging, by working to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in the...
THE AFRO — As schools are closely approaching the beginning of winter break, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other District officials surprised District of Columbia Public Schools...
THE AFRO — With the boom of residents, “Chocolate City” is seeing a decrease in its Black majority.
THE AFRO — Cordelia Cranshaw was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA on Dec. 8, yet her road to queen was not easy.
THE AFRO — When Virginia’s current State Director John Knapp retires at the end of the year, Keren Charles Dongo, a Black woman who served as...
THE AFRO — While Prince George’s County is celebrating the historicity of Angela Alsobrooks taking the helm as the first woman to serve as County Executive,...
THE AFRO — Advocates for Youth, a national non-profit focusing on young people’s sexual reproductive health and rights, is providing fun-filled entertainment packed with a lesson...
THE AFRO — On Nov. 27, District of Columbia leaders broke ground on the Residences at St. Elizabeths East, providing high-quality affordable housing units to the...
THE AFRO — As Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker approaches the end of his second term, he shared his extreme disappointment in the decision to...
THE AFRO — For almost a century, Peace Cross has stood in the District of Columbia suburbs, as a symbol to recognize the fallen soldiers during...
THE AFRO — Politics aren’t for the faint of heart-and, according to the new book, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics,” it’s taken some of...
THE AFRO — Access to suitable health care and hospitals is already an issue of disparity in communities of color in several United States cities, yet...
THE AFRO — The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle can now add “Mommy” to her title as she and her husband, Prince Harry announced they’re expecting...
THE AFRO — Oct. 1 marked the beginning of the 2019 fiscal year, which also meant tax changes for those who spend money in the District...
AFRO — It’s been over three months since District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed she assumed another position-motherhood- and until her appearance on Thursday’s “NBC...
AFRO — Residents of Barry Farm Dwellings in Southeast, D.C. received a notice last week alarming them that “lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards” had been...
THE AFRO — A laser focus has been on District of Columbia Schools (DCPS)- a system that had a school year filled with controversies such as...
By Micha Green (NNPA/ESSA Contributing Writer) Parents, school experts, and civic leaders expressed their concerns about the state of education in the Black community during a...
