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The first line of security at most high schools in the District of Columbia are metal detectors and screening devices staffed by school resource officers. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

School Resource Officers Reemerge as a Polarizing Topic

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

Administrators at Howard University Middle School Public Charter School put in place a bevy of scheduling changes for teachers, including four-day holiday weekends and early dismissals on Wednesdays for teacher self-care and differentiated professional development. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

Flexible Scheduling for Teachers Emerges as a Budget Season Request

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Rev. Al Fontenot (left) and his wife, Usher Dorothy Fontenot (Courtesy photo)

Faith

Ushers: A Critical Role in the Church

by Hamil R. Harris March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

For the Fan founder Somos Thompson (center) speaks at the Foot Locker presents “Undeniable Conversations” event held at Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore, alongside Jonathan White, creator of Cashland Apparel and Kamirria Wallace, founder of Black & Scholared. (Courtesy photo)

Undeniable Conversations: Empowering Black Entrepreneurs Through Clothing and Community Building

by Chris Esme March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

George “Ty” Simpson is an owner of the DC Breeze, the District’s professional ultimate frisbee league. (Courtesy photo)

George ‘Ty’ Simpson: Breaking Barriers with Ultimate Disc

by Andrew S. Jacobson March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Derrick Adams has signed a blockbuster agreement for representation by Gagosian Gallery. (Courtesy photo)

Derrick Adams Takes on Gagosian, Globally

by Andrew S. Jacobson March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

The 2023 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship will be awarded to Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett and Louis Hayes. Sue Mingus will be honored posthumously with the A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy. (Courtesy of NEA)

NEA Jazz Masters Celebration Returns to D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

fire fighter wearing black and yellow uniform pointing for something

MALVEAUX: In Praise of Volunteers

by Julianne Malveaux March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

U.S. Constitution

MARSHALL: Will the Black Community Continue to Hold the Line?

by David W. Marshall March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

MORIAL: Crushing Student Loan Debt Hinders Black Homeownership, Feeds Racial Wealth Gap

by Marc H. Morial March 8, 2023March 8, 2023