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One of a mostly-black women's book club who were kicked off a Napa Valley Wine Train in August posted a photo on Facebook of the group after they were removed from the train for being too noisy.

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Black Women Booted from Napa Valley Train File $11M Suit

by WI Webstaff October 11, 2016October 30, 2020

Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (center) speaks on a panel about Alzheimer's disease in communities of color during the National Alzheimer's Summit in northwest D.C. on Sept. 28. PHOTO BY WILLIAM J. FORD

Health, News, Prince George's County

Baker: Black Community Must Confront, Combat Mental Health Issues

by William J. Ford October 6, 2016October 30, 2020

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October Greetings from DC Office on Aging

by WI Webstaff October 1, 2016October 30, 2020

Marcus Garvey (Courtesy photo)

Farrakhan: Support Petition to Have Obama Pardon Marcus Garvey

by WI Webstaff September 29, 2016October 30, 2020

International, News

Breaking the Cycle: Young Mother of 7 Turns Life Around at McDonald’s

by Stacy M. Brown September 28, 2016October 30, 2020

Laughter, Boos, Fill Debate Watch Party in D.C.

by William J. Ford September 28, 2016October 30, 2020

President Obama waves to the crowd during the grand opening ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Black History, Featured, National, News

Obama Dedicates Long-Awaited African-American Museum

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 25, 2016October 30, 2020

Courtesy of gobabygo.org

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Workshop to Modify Toy Cars for Children with Disabilities

by WI Webstaff September 20, 2016October 30, 2020

Joint Center Welcomes New Board Members

by WI Webstaff September 19, 2016October 30, 2020

Many District residents will turn to the District of Columbia's Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) for assistance with their home energy expenses. /Illustration: iStock

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Application Process for Energy Assistance

by WI Webstaff September 18, 2016October 30, 2020