Lauren Poteat
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Dave Chappelle Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
On Sunday night, Dave Chappelle, the legendary, no-holds-barred comedian, was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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WomenHeart Celebrates Heart Disease Heroes, Survivors
In the battle to save the lives of our mothers, daughters and sisters, “WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with…
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN THE NEWS: Snow Possible for Weekend
Spring has arrived, but weather advisers warn that the region may be in for yet another round of snow this…
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AFRICA NOW: Mugabe’s Wife Accused of Ivory Smuggling
After being overthrown as president of Zimbabwe in November, Robert Mugabe faces yet another scandal, this time involving his wife.…
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African Union to Launch First Real Wakanda
Though the box-office hit "Black Panther" has already made history as the highest grossing superhero film of all time, its…
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN THE NEWS: Public Schools Find Lead in Drinking Water
Elevated levels of lead in drinking water have surfaced in more than half of all Montgomery County Public Schools.
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AFRICA NOW: Zuma to be Prosecuted for Corruption
Since being ousted from office last month, former South African President Jacob Zuma faces even more bad news.
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Local Organization Awards $75K in Scholarships
For students going off to college, acquiring adequate funding can be an arduous task, particularly for those in urban areas.…
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John Lewis Champions Millennials at GWUL Gala
Downtown D.C. was packed Friday evening with high energy and iconic civil rights figures for the Greater Washington Urban League's…
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN THE NEWS: Md. House Mulls Immigration Enforcement
Maryland's House Judiciary Committee recently held a meeting to discuss whether police should help federal authorities enforce immigration laws.
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