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Thousands of residents swarm the streets in protest over the 2017 Congo elections. /Courtesy of aljazeera.com
Posted inAfricaNow, International

AfricaNow: Violence Erupts in Congo Over Election Delay

by Lauren M. Poteat October 20, 2016October 30, 2020
Flames engulf tons of African elephant ivory and rhino horns during a protest at Nairobi National Park. (Courtesy of independent.co.uk/us)
Posted inInternational

African Nations at Odds Over Fate of Ivory Trade

by Lauren M. Poteat October 5, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

D.C. Dance Troupe Captures Essence of ‘Migration’

by Lauren M. Poteat October 5, 2016October 30, 2020
Courtesy of AT&T Nation's Football Classic
Posted inHBCUs

HBCUs Battle for ‘Real HU’ Crown in Annual Football Classic

by Lauren M. Poteat September 14, 2016October 30, 2020
Angelique Kidjo (Courtesy photo)
Posted inEntertainment

World Music Star Kidjo Radiates at Strathmore

by Lauren M. Poteat September 14, 2016October 30, 2020
Carla Hayden is sworn in as the head of the Library of Congress at the library's Thomas Jefferson Building in southeast Washington on Sept. 14. Photo by Roy Lewis
Posted inBlack Experience

Carla Hayden Sworn In as 1st Black, Woman Librarian of Congress

by Lauren M. Poteat September 14, 2016October 30, 2020
"Satchmo at the Waldorf" is running through Oct. 2 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in D.C. (Mosaic Theatre)
Posted inEntertainment

One-Man ‘Satchmo’ Show Captivates

by Lauren M. Poteat September 14, 2016October 30, 2020
Nofisat Bakare of Bowie, Maryland, and family enjoy a cup of lemonade at Alex's Lemonade Stand hosted by Westin Washington National Harbor staff on Labor Day. Photo by Patricia Little
Posted inCommunity

National Harbor Generates Support for Childhood Cancer

by Lauren M. Poteat September 7, 2016October 30, 2020
Dominique Graham talks with Donovan (right), owner of Sandovan Restaurant & Lounge, about his health and fitness industry film "Champ Time: The Come Up Documentary" during a premiere party for the film at the restaurant in northwest D.C. on Sept. 3. Photo by Roy Lewis
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Talent Leads Athletic Opportunities for Youth

by Lauren M. Poteat September 7, 2016October 30, 2020
National Action Network teamed with several civil rights organizations and gun safety and labor groups at Folger Park in southeast D.C. to march to the National Rifle Association headquarters for a rally calling for stricter gun control on Aug. 27. Photo by Roy Lewis
Posted inNational

Advocacy Groups Rally Against NRA

by Lauren M. Poteat August 31, 2016October 30, 2020

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