The AFRO American Newspaper
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Aug- 2019 -15 August
BSU and HU Alumni Earn DC HBCU Alliance Awards
THE AFRO — Two distinguished alumni from Bowie State and Howard University are among the six-member class who will be presented with HBCU Alumni Awards September 20 as the DC Metro…
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15 August
Black Fatherhood Shines in New Animated FIim
THE AFRO — For the most part, Historically, stories about Black fathers in mainstream media often carry a misleading, yet pervasive tones of absenteeism, hyper masculinity, insensitivity, and irresponsibility, monolithic.…
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14 August
Celebrities Play Kickball Game For Mental Health Awareness
THE AFRO — Leigh Bodden promised the Black team would win, but Santana Moss wasn’t having any of it. Moss delivered a three-run kickball home run in the bottom of the…
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14 August
Braveboy Announces Youth Justice Reform Plans
THE AFRO — Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy wants to reform the justice system and the impact it has on young people in the area. Since taking…
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14 August
County Announces Plans To End Auto Deaths by 2040
THE AFRO — Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has announced bold plans to eliminate automobile deaths by 2040. Joined by Police Chief Hank Stawinski, Alsobrooks announced the County’s plan to…
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13 August
State’s Attorney Celebrates Life and Achievements
THE AFRO — A gated community and posh restaurant served as the backdrop of the camaraderie at the forefront of State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy’s “45 and Fabulous Birthday Party,” at…
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12 August
Police Investigating Threat Against NAACP’s Richmond Chapter
THE AFRO — Police in Virginia are investigating a report that somebody left a threatening message on the voicemail for the Richmond chapter of the NAACP.
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8 August
Rankin Celebrates 125 Years
THE AFRO — In 2020, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will celebrate its 125th year of serving as a spiritual, historical and cultural center on Howard University’s campus. Built between the years…
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8 August
Fighter Dies After Fight Card At MGM
THE AFRO — A damaging blow may have been dealt to major boxing matches coming to Maryland after the death of a fighter during a nationally televised card at MGM National…
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Jul- 2019 -29 July
MBK Golf Tournament Raises Funds For Local Programs
THE AFRO — In their attempt to expand the vision and opportunities for young African American men, My Brothers Keeper (MBK) took to the links for the first time. MBK’s Prince…
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