Saturday, January 24, 2026

Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church leads to arrests of Black attorney, journalist

Federal authorities arrested prominent civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong and at least two others […]


D.C and Maryland officials declare state of emergency ahead of winter storm 

A major winter storm is expected to hit 200 million Americans this weekend, prompting local […]


After major cuts, Prince George’s County Public Schools seeks county support to stabilize budget 

After cutting nearly $150 million from its budget, Prince George’s County Public Schools is requesting […]


Baltimore County delegate elected chair of Maryland Legislative Black Caucus

Delegate N. Scott Phillips (D–District 10) has been unanimously elected chair of the Legislative Black […]


Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is expected to plead guilty in federal […]


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre returns to D.C. with new artistic director and dancers

The Alvin Alley American Dance Theater has launched its 20-city U.S. tour with Washington, D.C. […]


Beyond racism, materialism and militarism 

The State of the Dream 2026 report warns that current policies are reinforcing racial and […]


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