Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner during the Commanders' season-opening 20-16 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sept. 10. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner during the Commanders' season-opening 20-16 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sept. 10. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Today’s Headlines – September 11, 2023

Sam Howell Leads Washington Commanders to Season-Opening Win Against Arizona

The Washington Commanders opened the NFL season with a 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals thanks to a strong defense and a late touchdown by quarterback Sam Howell.

Armory Week 2023: Exploring Cultural Space-Making and Challenging Eurocentric Systems of Erasure

Armory Week 2023 brought together a diverse range of artworks, reflecting the rich tapestry of voices in the contemporary art scene, with notable exhibitions and projects including โ€œMarking Oneself in Dark Placesโ€ by Tariku Shiferaw, โ€œIn Light of the Huntโ€ by Shauntรฉ Gates, Derrick Adamsโ€™ โ€œStyle Variationsโ€ and โ€œEye Candyโ€, [โ€ฆ]

Tim Okamura’s ‘Onna-Bugeisha: Warriors of Light’ Exhibition Shines a Spotlight on Social Justice Warriors

Tim Okamuraโ€™s new exhibition, โ€œOnna-Bugeisha: Warriors of Lightโ€, will premiere at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in October, showcasing his narrative series of large-scale works, paintings and installations, exploring cultural identity and social justice themes.

Kamala Harris Launches ‘Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour’ to Empower Young Americans

Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a monthlong college tour to rally young people to champion fundamental freedoms and rights, with stops at a dozen campuses in at least seven states.

Video Falsely Claims 850 People Died of Myocarditis in Mexico

Cases of myocarditis have been reported following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, but they are rare and usually mild. Yet, a viral video distorts news reports to falsely claim 850 people died in Monterrey, Mexico, in June due to myocarditis.

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