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Senate GOP Kills Dems’ Voting Rights Bill

With Republican-backed voter suppression bills sweeping the country, the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate has quickly lost its grip…

June 22, 2021

California to Pay Tenants’ Back Rent from COVID Pandemic

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his state will pay residents' past due rent that has accrued during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 22, 2021

Philippine President Threatens to Jail Those Rejecting COVID Vaccine: ‘You Choose’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned his country’s residents that he will imprison anyone refusing to get vaccinated against the…

June 22, 2021

Maryland Reports Over 500,000 Phony Unemployment Insurance Claims Uncovered Since May

The Maryland Department of Labor said more than 508,000 misleading new unemployment insurance claims have been discovered since the start…

June 21, 2021

Prince George’s Extending Food Distribution Program Until January

Since May 2020, when Prince George's County established its food distribution program, the county has delivered and distributed 4.5 million…

June 21, 2021

DMV Among U.S. Jurisdictions to Fully Vaccinate More than Half of Residents Against COVID

Sixteen states, along with the District of Columbia, have fully vaccinated more than half of their residents against the coronavirus…

June 21, 2021

Traffic Deaths of Blacks Spike During Pandemic, Federal Data Shows

Black Americans had a disproportionate number of traffic deaths in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the nation, according to…

June 21, 2021

Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and into Tokyo Olympics

With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on her way to the Olympics in Tokyo.

June 21, 2021

Maryland’s Daily COVID Death Toll at Zero for First Time Since October

Maryland on Monday reported no new coronavirus-related deaths for a second straight day — keeping the daily toll at zero…

June 21, 2021

Report Urges Elected Officials to Pass ‘Bold’ Policies Amid COVID Pandemic

President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan provided at least $350 million for states, counties, municipalities and tribal governments, but without…

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Photo of White House Says July 4 Vaccination Goal Unlikely

June 22, 2021

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White House Says July 4 Vaccination Goal Unlikely

Photo of California to Pay Tenants’ Back Rent from COVID Pandemic

June 22, 2021

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California to Pay Tenants’ Back Rent from COVID Pandemic

Photo of Philippine President Threatens to Jail Those Rejecting COVID Vaccine: ‘You Choose’

June 22, 2021

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Philippine President Threatens to Jail Those Rejecting COVID Vaccine: ‘You Choose’

Photo of Maryland Reports Over 500,000 Phony Unemployment Insurance Claims Uncovered Since May

June 22, 2021

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Maryland Reports Over 500,000 Phony Unemployment Insurance Claims Uncovered Since May

Photo of Prince George’s Extending Food Distribution Program Until January

June 21, 2021

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Prince George’s Extending Food Distribution Program Until January

Photo of DMV Among U.S. Jurisdictions to Fully Vaccinate More than Half of Residents Against COVID

June 21, 2021

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DMV Among U.S. Jurisdictions to Fully Vaccinate More than Half of Residents Against COVID

DC Statehood

June 22, 2021

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Bowser to Call for D.C. Statehood in Capitol Hill Testimony

Photo of D.C. Statehood Activists Gear Up for Historic June 22 Senate Hearing

June 17, 2021

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D.C. Statehood Activists Gear Up for Historic June 22 Senate Hearing

Photo of Senate Hearing on D.C. Statehood Bill Set for June 22

June 4, 2021

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Senate Hearing on D.C. Statehood Bill Set for June 22

Photo of D.C. Republicans Split on Statehood

June 3, 2021

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D.C. Republicans Split on Statehood

Photo of Five Senators Speak Up for D.C. Statehood

May 25, 2021

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Five Senators Speak Up for D.C. Statehood

Photo of Norton Lauds Constitutional Scholars’ Letter Supporting D.C. Statehood

May 25, 2021

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Norton Lauds Constitutional Scholars’ Letter Supporting D.C. Statehood

Photo of Norton Praises Senate Dems for Killing Amendment Opposing D.C. Statehood

May 21, 2021

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Norton Praises Senate Dems for Killing Amendment Opposing D.C. Statehood

Photo of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Agrees to Co-Sponsor D.C. Statehood Bill

May 14, 2021

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Agrees to Co-Sponsor D.C. Statehood Bill

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May 26, 2021
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Letter From the Editor

Creation scores our lived experience. Flowing through the motions, where art imitates life and life imitates art in a constant…
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May 26, 2021
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Meet Kahimi

Repositioning creative thinking in ways that aren't adjacent to Black trauma can feel like an out-of-body experience, a separation that's…
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May 26, 2021
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Why Do You Design?

Research conducted by the Pew Research Center showed that the youth of Generation Z are becoming more left-leaning than their…
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May 26, 2021
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Art Space

Long before the start of the pandemic, many young people in the District had expressed, and showed significant displeasure with…
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2Pac: The Legacy of the Unforgotten Legend

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Hip-Hop Icon Dr. Dre Opening the ‘Coolest High School in America’
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‘In the Heights’ Features Latin Music and Culture at Their Best
June 7, 2021
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Actor Clarence Williams III of ‘Mod Squad’ Fame Dead at 81

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June 22, 2021
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Senate GOP Kills Dems’ Voting Rights Bill

With Republican-backed voter suppression bills sweeping the country, the Democratic majority in…
June 22, 2021
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White House Says July 4 Vaccination Goal Unlikely

The Biden administration acknowledged Tuesday that it likely won't reach its goal…
June 22, 2021
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Bowser to Call for D.C. Statehood in Capitol Hill Testimony

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser prepared on Tuesday to testify before the U.S.…
June 22, 2021
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Juneteenth Menu at Atlanta Ikea Sparks Outrage Among Black Employees

A Juneteenth menu that was supposed to be served at an Ikea…
June 22, 2021
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California to Pay Tenants’ Back Rent from COVID Pandemic

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his state will pay residents' past due…
June 22, 2021
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Philippine President Threatens to Jail Those Rejecting COVID Vaccine: ‘You Choose’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned his country’s residents that he will…
June 22, 2021
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Maryland Reports Over 500,000 Phony Unemployment Insurance Claims Uncovered Since May

The Maryland Department of Labor said more than 508,000 misleading new unemployment…
June 21, 2021
439

Prince George’s Extending Food Distribution Program Until January

Since May 2020, when Prince George's County established its food distribution program,…
June 21, 2021
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DMV Among U.S. Jurisdictions to Fully Vaccinate More than Half of Residents Against COVID

Sixteen states, along with the District of Columbia, have fully vaccinated more…
June 21, 2021
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Traffic Deaths of Blacks Spike During Pandemic, Federal Data Shows

Black Americans had a disproportionate number of traffic deaths in 2020 as…
June 21, 2021
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Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and into Tokyo Olympics

With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on…
June 21, 2021
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Maryland’s Daily COVID Death Toll at Zero for First Time Since October

Maryland on Monday reported no new coronavirus-related deaths for a second straight…

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Black Experience

June 21, 2021
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Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and into Tokyo Olympics

With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on her way to the Olympics in Tokyo.
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Sports

June 16, 2021
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U.Va.’s Cinderella Season Continues as Baseball Team Advances to College World Series

After struggling in conference play earlier in the season with a 4-12 record and then facing elimination six times within…
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Sports

June 16, 2021
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NBA Names Amadou Gallo Fall President of Basketball Africa League

The NBA has named Vice President and Managing Director for Africa Amadou Gallo Fall as president of the Basketball Africa…
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Local Sports

June 16, 2021
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The Capital’s Finest: Archbishop Carroll High School Track Produces During COVID-19 Pandemic Year

Rafiu Bakare, the head track and field coach at Archbishop Carroll High School, was preparing for the High School Nationals…
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Food

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DMV Food Vendors Vie for WFT Contract at FedEx Showcase

Chefs and culinary entrepreneurs from throughout the region faced off Monday during a Flavor of the DMV Showcase at FedEx…
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Coronavirus

June 11, 2021
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Washington Nationals Return to 100% Capacity at Ballpark

The Washington Nationals returned to 100% capacity at Nationals Park on Thursday.
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June 22, 2021
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Philippine President Threatens to Jail Those Rejecting COVID Vaccine: ‘You Choose’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned his country’s residents that he will…
June 17, 2021
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Africa’s Oxygen Shortages Dire for COVID Patients: ‘Preventable Deaths’

Oxygen is increasingly harder to come by for many African countries, and…
June 16, 2021
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Education Ministry Unveils Summer School Plans

The Hon. Fayval Williams, Jamaica’s Minister of Education, Youth and Information, wants…
June 16, 2021
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South African President Urges G-7 to Boost COVID-19 Global Program

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wants the Group of Seven countries to…
June 16, 2021
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Liberians’ Pleas for War and Economic Crimes Court Increase

For years after the end of both the first and second Liberian…
June 10, 2021
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U.S. to Donate 500M Doses of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Worldwide

The U.S. has purchased 500 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine…
June 9, 2021
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Popular Nigerian Televangelist T.B. Joshua Has Died

Temitope Balogun Joshua, one of Africa’s most popular televangelists who was known…
June 9, 2021
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Barbados Welcomes First Cruise Passengers in More Than a Year

Barbados welcomed the first cruise passengers in more than a year when…
June 8, 2021
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Great Britain’s First Black Studies Professor Wants to Unite the Diaspora

Kehinde Andrews grew up as a child of the British Black Power…

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