Today’s Headlines – October 26, 2023
Ward 8 Cyclists Critical of How D.C. Officials Have Tackled Transportation Issues
Ward 8 cyclists have come together to call for traffic safety measures due to the lack of crosswalks, speed bumps, bus lanes, protected bike lanes, stop signs, and other traffic safety measures, which has led to traffic fatalities east of the Anacostia River.
Truancy Still an Issue in D.C., Community Members and Experts Say
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education and the D.C. Council are working to support low-performing public and public charter schools, but community members say that improving students’ academic performance requires boosting student attendance and better holding parents accountable for their children’s academic success.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker After Weeks of Turmoil
Mike Johnson, a notorious right-wing election denier, was selected as the new House Speaker after a protracted and contentious process that halted Congress for over three weeks.
‘Independent, Fun, Relaxing’: Two Black Washingtonians On E-Bike Riding
Lester Austin and Lora Nunn use e-bikes to explore the city, save money on gas, parking, speeding tickets and car maintenance, and experience the city up close and personal.
T.D. Jakes Foundation CEO Kelley Cornish empowers black women in corporate America and entrepreneurship
While the T.D. Jakes Foundation is known as a reflection of the values and priorities of the world-famous, Dallas-based televangelist T.D. Jakes, its president and CEO Kelley Cornish is establishing herself as an activist on behalf of Black women in Corporate America and African American woman-owned businesses. “There is a […]
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