By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Washington D.C. residents are still reeling after four separate shooting incidents during the week beginning on April 25 in a surge of violence […] The post D.C. mayor and police chief announce new gun violence task force in the wake of a violent surge appeared first on AFRO…
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Making HERstory is what Rev. Dr. Anika Wilson-Brown has been doing quietly for the past two years as Senior Pastor of Union Temple Baptist […] The post Rev. Dr. Anika Wilson- Brown makes HERstory as Union Temple Baptist Church’s first female lead pastor appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers…
By Deborah Bailey, D.C. News Editor The campus of Archbishop Carroll High School shone like a diamond in the midst of a difficult weekend for the District of Columbia. The […] The post Jim Vance Media Program hosts awards ceremony at Archbishop Carroll: Students bring a bright spotlight during difficult D.C. weekend appeared first on…
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Charm City and the nation’s capital have joined forces in a joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If successful, […] The post D.C. & Baltimore team up for World Cup bid appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff District Taco, the popular Washington, D.C. Mexican-style restaurant chain, has decided to take on food waste and poverty. Using a phone app created by Too Good To […] The post New phone app helps DC residents avoid food waste appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stan Choe, The Associated Press More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings in bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream. […] The post Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press “The First Lady” presents three influential women, three acclaimed actors playing them, and a century of history encompassing wars, presidential scandals and America’s stubborn […] The post ‘First Lady’ drama spotlights Roosevelt, Ford, Obama spouses appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in this week’s draft. The Jackson State […] The post Deion Sanders highlights HBCU prospects ahead of NFL draft appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Rory McIlroy, the No. 7 ranked player in the world, and other top players, including Rickie Fowler and Tony Finau, […] The post Golf’s Biggest Stars Set to Arrive in D.C. Area for Wells Fargo Championships appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Worship revivalist Dunsin Oyekan has unwrapped yet another new video titled “When God Walks In”. The song is featured on his latest album, “The Glory Experience (Songs Of Zion),” available today on digital platforms. Since the March release of “The Glory Experience (Songs Of Zion)” Dunsin Oyekan has been releasing videos from the live project,…