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Ballet School Increases Dance Opportunities for D.C. Youth

May 2, 2016Art, Washington | Baltimore

The Washington Ballet intends to increase the number of free dance classes it offers to D.C. public schools east of the Anacostia River. – See more at: http://www.afro.com/ballet-school-increases-dance-opportunities-for-d-c-youth/#sthash.BVUjELNA.dpuf

Kamala Harris

May 1, 2016May 2, 2016Politics, Uncategorized

The focus is now shifting to another mega-Senate race in California, where Kamala Harris is the front-runner to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) in a contest that could pit two Democratic women of color against each other.

Black Connecticut Residents Say City Hall Mural is ‘Racist,’

May 1, 2016May 1, 2016Politics

Community members gathered in Norwalk City Hall in Connecticut Thursday to decry its use of a “racist” mural.

Black-Owned or Nah?

May 1, 2016May 1, 2016Culture, Economics

In growing a business, most entrepreneurs adopt key strategies that help them attract and maintain consumers. For Duane Draughon, owner and operator of VizX Design Studios, hiding the fact that his business is Black-owned is the key.

Painting of College’s First African-American Graduate

May 1, 2016May 1, 2016Education

A portrait of Richard Theodore Greener, the first African-American graduate of Harvard, has been unveiled and added to the Harvard Foundation’s portraiture collection.

‘Day of Reconciliation’

April 28, 2016October 18, 2019Afro | Baltimore

‘Day of Reconciliation’ Planned to Mark Anniversary of Baltimore Unrest BY TANASIA KENNEY | ATLANTA BLACKSTAR [mashshare] Following the funeral for 25-year-old Freddie Gray, residents of Baltimore poured into the streets to protest his death. Gray died from injuries he sustained while in police custody. Those protests soon manifested into violence, rioting, looting and the […]

D.C. Mayor Pushes $7.50 Hourly Wage for Tip Workers

April 28, 2016May 1, 2016Afro | Washington

While Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed minimum wage increase from $10.50 to $15 is being debated, D.C. residents recently asked for clarity on its impact to tip workers. Bowser’s $15 minimum wage increase would give entry-level workers an increase and tipped workers would see a wage hike up to $7.50 by 2022.

D.C. Organization Creates STEM Opportunities

April 28, 2016May 1, 2016Afro | Washington

The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C. organization plans to raise funds to continue the STEM the 100 Way Program for underserved students at National Collegiate Preparatory School this summer.

The California African American Museum

April 28, 2016May 1, 2016Art, Culture

The California African American Museum (CAAM) opened its latest exhibition, “Rhythm of Vision: The Artistry of Overton Loyd,” on March 17 and is ongoing through September 18, 2016. Overton Loyd is widely known for his cover art on Parliament’s 1978 album, Motor Booty Affair.

8-Year-Old Girl’s Email Prompts Obama Visit to Flint,

April 28, 2016May 1, 2016Atlanta Blackstar, Flint

President Obama will tour Flint, Michigan, next month, the White House announced Wednesday.
The visit was prompted by an email from 8-year-old Flint resident Amariyanna Copeny, who asked to meet the President.