By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Le Dîner en Blanc, a unique and elegant tradition persevered through torrential downpour and unfolded against all odds. The eighth edition of the well-known pop up picnic event was held at Henry Bacon Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. Attendees across the D.C. area dressed completely in white and
Photo: arrowsmith2 via 123RF Living on a tight budget doesn’t mean sacrificing fun and enjoyment. There are plenty of creative and wallet-friendly ways to have a great time without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a student, young professional, couple, or parent, here are some low-cost or free ideas for fun that won’t strain your finances. Explore
By Jonathan Landrum Jr.AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sept. 24 that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11. The music
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Generational wealth is extremely important for the Black community. It could mean the difference between health, happiness and connections or poverty and strongholds. “It’s a challenge sometimes when talking about creating wealth, especially for Black families, because it takes a lot of generations to get into wealth, but it takes
By Chrisleen HerardSpecial to the AFRO An elementary school was struck by bullets after a nearby shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19. Authorities responded to shots fired in the 2300 block of Raynolds Place around 1 a.m. on Sept. 19,, just a one-minute walk away from Rocketship Rise Academy and hours before the
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA Newswire) – Gun violence remains a pressing concern for the United States, with over 500 mass shootings and a reported estimate of 25,000 victims so far in 2023 alone. In response, the Biden-Harris administration has announced a significant step forward in curbing this crisis. President Biden
(September 23, 2023) – The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), after consulting with the Mayor’s Office, the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department, has made the decision to resume Artscape on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. While rain is expected to continue throughout the day Sunday, winds
By Jim Mustian and Lea Skene, The Associated Press The FBI said Sept. 22 it has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations in recent lawsuits that police in Baton Rouge, La., assaulted drug suspects they detained in an obscure warehouse known as the “Brave Cave.” In one case, a man says he was taken
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com As the June 27 traffic stop-turned-killing of Nahel Merzouk, 17, in Nanterre, France, led to weeks of nationwide protest and social unrest, many are saying the authorities’ overtly militarized response mirrors France’s history of colonialism and anti-Black oppression. The weeks following Merzouk’s unlawful death were filled with acts
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, making right now the perfect time to learn how to recognize symptoms of the disease and what treatment options are available. Rev. Dr. Kevin Slayton, pastor of Northwood- Appold United Methodist Church (Northwood- Appold UMC), uses his role as a faith leader