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Courtesy of NNPA Newswire
Posted inNational

AARP Sounding Alarm on Fraud, Offering Helpful Resources to Victims

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Scams and fraud are significant problems in America, and AARP, in partnership with the NNPA, has continued to sound the alarm.

Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes receives the distinguished service award from AARP Suitland Maryland Chapter #939 during their 50th Anniversary Celebration at Martin’s Cross- winds, Fri., April 14. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s AARP Chapter #939 Marks 50 Years of Service

Denise Rolark Barnes photo by Denise Rolark Barnes April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
**FILE** Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock (left) is hoping to retain office in his midterm showdown with Republican Herschel Walker. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
smiling black woman choosing christmas decorations in store
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Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
From left: ANC 4B08 Alison Brooks, Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 4 Council member Janeese Lewis George, Rose Lassiter, Mayor Muriel Bowser, AARP CEO Joanne Jenkins, AARP- DC Volunteer State President Ronald Hampton, AARP-DC Director Louis Davis and Director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation Delano Hunter attend the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the AARP/DPR FitLot at Lamond Recreation Center in northeast D.C. on Sept. 8. (WI photo)
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by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 14, 2022September 18, 2022
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Posted inBlack Experience

AARP Research Shows Black Women Voters 50 and Older Will Help Decide the Balance of Power in Next Election

by WI Web Editor June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
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At-Large Council Candidates Address Concerns of D.C. Senior Citizens

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AARP Report Puts Spotlight on ‘Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience’

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