The AFRO American Newspaper
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Aug- 2019 -26 August
Cengage, UNCF Provide Students Free Textbooks
THE AFRO — Earlier this month, digital learning company Cengage and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced a free online textbook program to help Black students shoulder the financial…
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26 August
Mayor Pushes for Permanent Free Circulator
THE AFRO — With the high cost of living, rising Metro prices and demand for reliable transportation in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is on a campaign to offer a permanent free…
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19 August
Planned Parenthood Names Black President and CEO
THE AFRO — During a critical time for reproductive rights, Planned Parenthood has made a shift in leadership, announcing that Alexis McGill Johnson will serve as the acting president and…
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19 August
Straight Crankin’ Featured at Home
THE AFRO — The District of Columbia Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment (OCTFME) recently had their original production and documentary, “Straight Crankin’ A Go-Go Documentary” selected for a…
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18 August
Black Congressional Leadership Grills JUUL Executives
THE AFRO — Federal and local regulations have attempted to curb youth usage, primarily focusing on policing retailers for sales to minors and proscribing flavors and formulas particularly appealing or solely…
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18 August
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17 August
Family Awarded $1.1M By Baltimore County
THE AFRO — The controversial death of Baltimore County resident Tawon Boyd in police custody has led to a $1.1 million settlement for the family. The deal comes after a contentious…
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17 August
D.C. Health Warns Against Disease
THE AFRO — The District of Columbia Health Department is warning residents against an increase in an intestinal illness, called Cyclosporiasis, after 14 people have been diagnosed in 2019 compared…
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16 August
Organization Sparks ‘Year of Return’
THE AFRO — With 2019 marking the 400 year anniversary of the first recorded slave ships docking on Western Shores, The United States Congress recently put into motion, {H.R. 1242},…
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16 August
Youth Candle Business Expands to Macy’s
THE AFRO — When three of Celena Gill’s sons asked her to buy them a Nerf gun and more than $500 in video games, she told them to get a…
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