The inaugural Marcus Garvey Symposium was held in Baltimore, featuring a keynote address by Steven Golding, president of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) Jamaica, and a special screening of the film “Mosiah,” the first-ever feature film produced about the life of Marcus Garvey.
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Friends of Kingman Park’s RFK Task Force meets ahead of community session with D.C. mayor
The Friends of Kingman Park’s RFK Task Force held a community meeting to discuss the future of the RFK stadium site, with concerns over environmental impact, crime, noise, parking, and the potential use of eminent domain.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Preparation pays off: Duke Ellington grad Jayna Elise delivers the goods as ‘Tina’
Jayna Elise, a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, recently starred in the lead role of “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” in Washington, D.C., showcasing her acting and vocal abilities.
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D.C. residents complain of poor service on WMATA Metro routes
The D.C. Circulator Bus service has been discontinued after 19 years of service due to low ridership following the pandemic, but residents are still facing issues with Metro’s service amid freezing winter temperatures.
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How the Youth Leadership Foundation’s mentoring program helps D.C. students achieve successful outcomes
Youth Leadership Foundation, led by Janaiha Bennett, uses mentoring to help youth in Washington, D.C. discover their potential and achieve their goals, with a focus on developing meaningful relationships.
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Jordan Markus ascends to title role in the 1st national tour of ‘MJ the Musical’
Jordan Markus, who grew up idolizing Michael Jackson, is now the new lead actor in the Broadway hit musical “MJ the Musical”, performing the title role on the national tour and delighting audiences with his embodiment of Jackson’s extraordinary talent and showmanship.
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Opinion: Black Vote, Black Power: What do we do now? 10 Action steps for the next 4 years
Keith Boykin outlines 10 action steps to stay engaged, make a difference, and protect Black America’s rights and interests in the face of a dangerous and divisive political environment.
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What the new executive order means for diversity and federal engagement
A recent executive order has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government, sparking concerns about their impact on federal recruiting and engagement with underrepresented communities.
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Super Bowl champion Ray Rice returns to Baltimore, named head JV coach at Milford Mill
Ray Rice, a former Super Bowl champion and Baltimore Ravens running back, has been named the head coach of the Milford Mill Millers junior varsity football team, returning to Baltimore after a successful NFL career.
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Lawmakers work to protect diversity, equity and inclusion programs despite recent reversal
President Trump’s executive order repealing a landmark order prohibiting government contractors from discriminatory practices has been met with criticism from lawmakers, who hope to roll back the new policy and ensure fairness and opportunity for all.
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Howard community mourns loss of incoming law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University mourns the death of Kiah Duggins, a soon-to-be professor at the Howard University School of Law, who was killed in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
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Expanded death penalty order raises concerns over racial disparities
President Trump’s executive order to expand the federal death penalty, reinstating it for crimes involving the murder of law enforcement officers and capital offenses committed by undocumented immigrants, has been criticized for its potential to exacerbate racial disparities in sentencing and execution.
