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**FILE** Howard University, a historically Black institution, is located in northwest D.C. (Courtesy of Howard University)

Howard U.’s Mechanical Engineering Dept. Gets a $1M Gift

by WI Web Staff February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

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Bowser Admin Releases RFP for Black Homeownership Campaign

by WI Web Staff February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Obesity Care Week Begins as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans are Obese

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent February 27, 2023February 28, 2023

"The High Ground" examines the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through an intimate, engaging love story featuring the characters of Soldier (Phillip James Brannon) and Victoria (Nehassaiu deGannes). (Photo by Margot Schulman)

‘The High Ground’ Tackles Tulsa Race Massacre in Intimate Love Story

by Micha Green February 27, 2023March 2, 2023

Dereck Davis is sworn in while surrounded by House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County), Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City), Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller (D-Montgomery County). (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Dereck Davis Sworn In as Maryland State Treasurer

by Richard D. Elliott February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

Council member Krystal Oriadha introduced the Prince George’s County Rental Assistance Program and Rental Assistance Fund on Feb. 21. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

Rent Stabilization Efforts Pass in Mount Rainier, Likely to Pass County Council

by Richard D. Elliott February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

silver ipad on white book page

Matching Teachers’ Funds Raises Questions of Public Charter School Unions

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 27, 2023March 1, 2023

Deborah Wiggins, who lives near the northeast D.C. border, saw her yard fill with three feet of water during the rainstorm on Sept. 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Deborah Wiggins)

When It Rains, It Pours: Understand Your Home’s Flood Risk Before the Next Storm Hits

by Kayla Benjamin February 27, 2023October 15, 2024

Barrier-breaking impressionist Sylvia Traymore Morrison presents “The Return of Jackie 'Moms' Mabley,” in which she brought to life the legendary comedian and other artists at Bowie Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 24. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Comedian Breathes New Life Into Story of Moms Mabley

by Hamil R. Harris February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

**FILE** Ashanti Martinez is the first Afro-Latino to serve District 22 as Delegate, and the first openly LGBTQ member of the state legislature from Prince George's County. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Meet Prince George’s County Barrier-Breaking Ashanti Martinez

by Richard D. Elliott February 27, 2023February 27, 2023