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African Americans Share Perspectives on Chauvin Trial

The news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all three counts in the George…

April 21, 2021

D.C. Statehood Bills Continue to Progress Through Congress

Legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate supporting the District becoming the 51st state has made…

April 21, 2021

Prepare to Place Your Wager, Marylanders — Sports Betting’s Coming Soon

Lawmakers designated the bill as an emergency measure that would become effective upon the signature of Gov. Larry Hogan and…

April 21, 2021

Washington Teachers’ Union Announces New Leaders

Amid an ongoing school budget battle, the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) recently named Jacqueline Pogue Lyons as its new president…

April 21, 2021

Biden Tackles Black Maternal Health with Executive Orders

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced actions to strengthen health equity and address racial disparities in…

April 21, 2021

Stimulus Checks Have Made a Difference for Many D.C.-Area Residents

The three stimulus checks issued by the federal government in response to the coronavirus pandemic have helped many Washington, D.C.-area…

April 21, 2021

D.C. Statehood Buttressed on Emancipation Day

The quest to make the District the 51st state of the Union defined the virtual 2021 Emancipation Day activities that…

April 21, 2021

New D.C. Rental Aid Program Designed for Struggling Tenants

For financially-strapped District residents, including those facing eviction, help is available, thanks to the D.C. government and Biden administration.

April 21, 2021

Washington Informer and OCTFME Host the 39th Annual D.C. Citywide Spelling Bee

One by one, 13 faces of D.C.’s top spellers popped onto a Zoom screen, a place for learning each one…

April 21, 2021

Anacostia Museum Sheds New Light on D.C. Region’s Food-Insecurity Problem

The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) recently unveiled an outdoor exhibition that focuses on the long-standing disparity among people throughout…

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Photo of Hogan Announces Another Vaccine Rollout for College Students; Walk-In Slots Available

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Hogan Announces Another Vaccine Rollout for College Students; Walk-In Slots Available

Photo of Stimulus Checks Have Made a Difference for Many D.C.-Area Residents

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Stimulus Checks Have Made a Difference for Many D.C.-Area Residents

Photo of New D.C. Rental Aid Program Designed for Struggling Tenants

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New D.C. Rental Aid Program Designed for Struggling Tenants

Photo of COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue in Prince George’s as Cases Rise

April 21, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue in Prince George’s as Cases Rise

Photo of Weekly Toll for New COVID Cases Hits Global High: WHO

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Weekly Toll for New COVID Cases Hits Global High: WHO

Photo of U.S. Vaccine Supply on Cusp of Outstripping Demand: Report

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U.S. Vaccine Supply on Cusp of Outstripping Demand: Report

Hogan Announces Another Vaccine Rollout for College Students; Walk-In Slots Available

Va. Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Use of Marijuana

Prepare to Place Your Wager, Marylanders — Sports Betting’s Coming Soon

D.C. Statehood Bills Continue to Progress Through Congress

Stimulus Checks Have Made a Difference for Many D.C.-Area Residents

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Brands that Birthed D.C. Streetwear Culture

As the originator of D.C.’s urban streetwear scene, Universal Madness is best known for its multicolored woven letters and triangle…
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March 24, 2021
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Letter From the Editor

Local, eclectic, timeless, and underappreciated are all words used by D.C. natives when asked to describe the city’s sense of…
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March 24, 2021
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Fame & Fortune: Only Real Streetwear w/ Abu Timbo

As the nation’s capital emerges post-COVID, it’s essential to consider the reestablishment of local and ethnic urban culture and precisely…
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February 24, 2021
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Culture Love Booklist

Fifty years ago, iconic multimedia artist Nikki Giovanni set a yet-to-be eclipsed standard for creative excellence. To read more, go…
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Prince’s Legendary Bassist Remembers the Icon Five Years After His Death

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CeCe Winans’ ‘Believe For It’ Album is Electrifying
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D.C.-Based Singer Terri Lee Taylor Releases Debut Single ‘Waiting’
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Will Smith Pulls ‘Emancipation’ Film from Georgia Over Voting Restrictions

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Energy Action Alliance Names Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. as New Chair

NNPA President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has become the new…
April 21, 2021
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Hogan Announces Another Vaccine Rollout for College Students; Walk-In Slots Available

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced several new initiatives Wednesday to encourage more…
April 21, 2021
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African Americans Share Perspectives on Chauvin Trial

The news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had been found…
April 21, 2021
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Va. Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Use of Marijuana

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday afternoon signed a bill into law…
April 21, 2021
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Howard U. Awarded $1.7 Million for Research on Racism and COVID-19 Crisis Communication

A team of researchers by Howard University’s Dr. Monica Ponder and UCLA’s…
April 21, 2021
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Officials and Parents Continue to Weigh in on Data Collection Issues

More than a month after an auditor’s report revealed gaps in the…
April 21, 2021
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Prepare to Place Your Wager, Marylanders — Sports Betting’s Coming Soon

Lawmakers designated the bill as an emergency measure that would become effective…
April 21, 2021
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Young Golfers Scramble Around Langston on a Sunday Afternoon

As golf tournaments go, it was a typical early spring Sunday at…
April 21, 2021
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Reckoning With a History of Medical Mistreatment, Many Blacks Wary of COVID-19 Vaccine

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out across the country, there has…
April 21, 2021
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D.C. Statehood Bills Continue to Progress Through Congress

Legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate supporting…
April 21, 2021
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Washington Teachers’ Union Announces New Leaders

Amid an ongoing school budget battle, the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) recently…
April 21, 2021
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LEON: The Hypocrisy of ‘American Democracy’

Contrary to Biden's claims, true democracy — the organic development of policies…

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April 21, 2021
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Young Golfers Scramble Around Langston on a Sunday Afternoon

As golf tournaments go, it was a typical early spring Sunday at Langston Golf Course in northeast D.C.
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Coronavirus

April 14, 2021
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Nationals Allowed to Increase Park Capacity

The Washington Nationals have been cleared to slightly ramp up attendance for its home games this season, meaning about 5,000…
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April 13, 2021
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Nationals Park Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19

A concession worker at Nationals Park has tested positive for the coronavirus, a team spokesman said Monday.
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Sports

April 7, 2021
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City Leaders Pitch DC for FIFA World Cup 2026

Washington, D.C., officials are looking ahead to a post-COVID-19 world, starting with a pitch to FIFA to host World Cup…
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April 5, 2021
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Nats’ Season Opener Delayed Again Amid COVID Outbreak

The Washington Nationals' 2021 season will have to wait one more day to begin.
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MLB Pulls All-Star Game, Draft from Atlanta Because of New Georgia Voting Law

Because of a strict new voting law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, Major League Baseball announced Friday it would move…
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Weekly Toll for New COVID Cases Hits Global High: WHO

A record 5,236,922 new coronavirus cases were added globally over the past…
April 14, 2021
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Campaign Organizers Engage African Leaders in Support of Cuban Medical Brigade

Throughout the pandemic, a global coalition of organizers, musicians, medical professionals, and…
April 14, 2021
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Massive Volcano Erupts on Caribbean Island

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mobilized to support Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,…
April 14, 2021
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Djibouti President Guelleh Wins Election for Fifth Term

Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh won a fifth five-year term on Saturday…
April 14, 2021
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COVID Cases Up Globally for 7 Straight Weeks: WHO

Coronavirus cases have risen globally for the seventh straight week — a…
April 12, 2021
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COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Drop of Maternal Health Care in Africa, Raising Fears of Increased Mortality

While almost every country has experienced disruption to its health services since…
April 7, 2021
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IMF Approves $2.34 Billion Package for Kenya

The International Monetary Fund on Friday said its board had approved new…
April 7, 2021
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Trinidad & Tobago PM Appeals for Tolerance and Compassion

Extending Easter greetings to the nation on Saturday, Trinidad & Tobago Prime…
April 5, 2021
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Female Domestic Workers Face Harsh Work Realities, Lack Financial Security

Domestic work is a double-edged sword for Latin American women.

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