Henry Frazier was once a great program builder in college football. He laid the championship foundation for two programs that were doormats in their respective HBCU conferences at the Division […]
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Judge Wilkins’ Book Offers Insight into Black Museum Creation
In the shadows of the innumerable stories soon to bear fruit within the National Museum of African American History and Culture, sits, perhaps, its most endearing story of all – […]
SE Community Party Leaves 2 Dead
An annual Southeast, D.C. neighborhood event filled with dancing, children activities, music and food was disrupted Sept. 17 after gunshots were fired and left two people dead and several others […]
D.C. Police Face Staffing Crisis
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) introduced emergency legislation on Sept. 16 that would shift eligibility requirements for police recruits and veterans hoping to minimize a police department staffing crisis. Many […]
D.C. Safe Surrender Program Provides a Second Chance
District residents with outstanding warrants now have an opportunity to surrender to resolve their problem. The DC Safe Surrender program encourages all who are wanted for non-violent felonies or misdemeanors […]
Black American Journey Finally Enshrined in National Museum
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture opens this week alongside the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American History, it will firmly — […]
Morehouse Alumni Celebrate Opening of the Smithsonian African American Museum
On Sept. 23, Morehouse Alumni and friends will host the “Living Legends Grand Reception” from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., at the Carnegie Library, 801 K Street, NW. The event […]
Derrick Rose Accuser to be Stripped of Anonymity at Trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman accusing NBA star Derrick Rose of rape cannot remain anonymous at her upcoming civil trial, a Los Angeles judge ruled Tuesday. Lawyers for the […]
Nevada Mourns Loss of 1st Black Woman to Earn College Degree
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s two major universities are mourning the loss of the first Black woman to earn a college degree in the state at a time when most […]
D.C.’s Petworth Community Hosts A Fun Day to Promote Unity, Solve Problems
David Sheon says it’s a new day for the Petworth Community. These days, the member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) Ward 4D said he and his colleagues are more focused […]
Obama Emphasizes His Legacy’s State of Jeopardy – “Our Progress is on the Ballot”
This Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) annual conference focused on the power of the Black vote throughout various sessions and at the culminating awards dinner. President Obama and Democratic presidential […]
Pastor: Video of Police Shooting Shows Black Man’s Hands Were Up
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Video of the fatal police shooting of a Black man in Tulsa shows that the man’s “hands were in the air,” according to a pastor who […]