Chasity Thurston, Armani Green and River Jones stand in front of Rocketship Rise Academy on Raynolds Place SE in D.C. on Nov. 14 and read monologues they prepared under the tutelage of Britney Ayala, their arts and drama teacher. Each monologue touched on themes of violence and how young people use their voices to compel change. (Courtesy of Glen Gordon Jr.)
Chasity Thurston, Armani Green and River Jones stand in front of Rocketship Rise Academy on Raynolds Place SE in D.C. on Nov. 14 and read monologues they prepared under the tutelage of Britney Ayala, their arts and drama teacher. Each monologue touched on themes of violence and how young people use their voices to compel change. (Courtesy of Glen Gordon Jr.)

Today’s Headlines – November 15, 2023

Join the Community Against Gun Violence; Remembering Civil Rights Advocate Maudine R. Cooper

Good evening! It’s Wednesday, November 15, and today we’re diving into some important stories. A community in D.C. is coming together to address gun violence after a school was hit by stray bullets multiple times this year, while the passing of civil rights advocate Maudine R. Cooper leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire us all.

Young voices call for change in response to gun violence near D.C. school

A D.C. community is rallying together to address gun violence after a school was hit by stray bullets three times this year, with nearly a dozen shell cases found inside the building. Teachers, parents, and staff members of Rocketship Rise Academy joined government officials in solidarity with the nearby Woodland Terrace Public Housing community to raise awareness of the issue and encourage young people to use their voices for change.

Remembering Maudine Cooper: civil rights activist and leader of Greater Washington Urban League

Maudine R. Cooper, a civil rights advocate and former President of the Greater Washington Urban League, has passed away at the age of 82. Cooper’s legacy as a visionary leader who expanded the organization’s reach into Maryland will continue to inspire and guide us.

Maryland park service appoints Angela Crenshaw as first Black woman director, plans for change and diversity

Angela Crenshaw has become the first Black woman director of Maryland Park Service. She plans to make systemic changes, including adding more supervisory positions and breaking down massive park complexes into smaller ones.

Black clergy members work to bring environmental justice into the church

For many Black Americans, the church has always been a place to turn to for solutions. However, when it comes to climate change, the Black church is not fulfilling that role as much as it could be.

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