President Biden has signed the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act into law, granting District officials control of the 177 acres that encompass RFK Stadium, allowing for commercial and residential development.
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Posted inCommentary
Building community amid the threat of uncertain doom
José Luis Vilson reflects on the importance of building authentic connections and resisting marginalization, highlighting the importance of community in creating a shared humanity.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Annual MLK Holiday Prayer Breakfast takes place in nation’s capital
The Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C. honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognized community leaders and young leaders of the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute for their contributions to the community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. residents enjoy New Year’s Eve Cirque du 2025 International Global Gala
The New Year’s Eve Cirque du 2025 International Global Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. featured cirque performers, salsa dancers, a live band, a DJ, and appearances by the Washington Nationals’ mascots, Teddy and Abe.
Posted inOpinion
Op-Ed: What to focus on in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly
The Second Look Act, ending the automatic charging of youth as adults, protecting legacy Black homeowners from the tax sale process, and passing a reparations policy are all important issues that should be addressed in Maryland’s upcoming General Assembly.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Los Angeles burned, now they’re coming for Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is being criticized by conservatives for an environmental disaster that is out of her control, despite the fact that she was in Africa when the fire broke out and the budget cuts were part of a separate fund for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Congressional Black Caucus continues to push legislation to improve communities of color
The Congressional Black Caucus is prioritizing legislation on economic equity, criminal justice reform, healthcare access, and voting rights during the 119th session of Congress, with a focus on addressing systemic racism and police brutality, reproductive healthcare, voting rights, and climate resilience.
Posted inPOLITICS
Cori Bush vows to continue serving Missouri after she leaves the U.S. HouseÂ
Cori Bush, the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, plans to continue to work with her constituents to break barriers for Black and brown residents, despite her departure from Congress.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
NBC4 Journalist Derrick Ward dies from cardiac arrest
Derrick Ward, a beloved journalist with NBC4 Washington since 2006, has passed away following complications from a recent cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling, warmth, and humor.
Posted inBaltimore Events
Organizations and community groups invited to participate in Baltimore City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has announced the step-off time for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, which will begin at noon on Monday, January 20, and will be led by Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony M. Thompson.
Posted inMaryland Government
2025 Maryland General Assembly kicks off
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly session is focused on protecting the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, improving police accountability laws, and addressing a $2.9 million budget deficit.
Posted inTV and Film
Baltimore poet and author Mecca Verdell stars in ‘Once Again (For the Very First Time)’
Mecca Verdell, a local poet and author, stars in Boaz Yakin’s new film “Once Again (For the Very First Time)”, which explores the fusion of battle rap, poetry, and dance, and pays homage to the creative vibrancy of the community.
