Today’s Headlines – April 26, 2023

Organizers Demand Racial Equity in Tax Policy Recommendations
As the D.C. Tax Revision Commission gears up to share tax policy recommendations with Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council, more than 40 organizations continue to urge the independent body to prioritize racial equity in its assessment.

Anacostia Playhouse’s ”Night, Mother’ Tackles Love, Suicide, Stigma
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, Anacostia Playhouse’s “‘Night, Mother” artfully reveals the beauty and precious moments that exist even in pain.

Army Removing Confederate Name of Virginia Fort to Honor Black Heroes
Fort Lee, Virginia, named in honor of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, will take on a new name that honors two Black Army trailblazers.

Chase Says Financial Literacy Month is the Perfect Time for Money Habits Review
April is Financial Literacy Month, and experts at JPMorgan Chase say it’s the perfect time to review finances from our spending to our saving.

Harry Belafonte, Entertainment Icon and Human Rights Activist , Dies at 96
Renowned singer, actor, producer, and legendary civil rights trailblazer Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96.
