Thursday, January 29, 2026

Potomac Interceptor collapse leads to raw sewage spill

A 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor collapsed Jan. 19, sending millions of gallons of […]


When equity is performed, not practiced

By Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter As we still mourn the passing of the oldest known […]


UDC launches School of Education and Learning Sciences

The University of the District of Columbia is reinvigorating its founding mission of training educators […]


Legislators, leaders nationwide decry attack on Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar 

The attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn swift condemnation from Black lawmakers and civic […]


Maryland legislators advance redistricting plan after tense hearing

Maryland legislators advanced a partisan congressional redistricting bill Jan. 27, sending it to the floor […]


Eleanor Holmes Norton speaks on retirement after 35 years on Capitol Hill

By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, has officially announced her retirement. […]


Minnesota AG Ellison: ‘There is no risk-free way to stay free’  

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for an investigation into the deaths of Alex […]


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