Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the HEiTC Coalition successfully fought for Medicare coverage of crucial post-transplant blood tests, which detect organ rejection and prevent patients from undergoing painful surgical biopsies.
Category: LOCAL
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Circulator workers, unions continue push for justice amid imminent shutdown
D.C. Circulator employees and unions are protesting the impending shutdown and demanding better support from Mayor Muriel Bowser and city agencies, as well as a five-year financial plan and a seat at the table during shutdown discussions.
Posted inMayor Muriel Bowser
Mayor Bowser allocates $25 million to nonprofits for out-of-school youth programs
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has awarded $25.1 million in grants to 125 nonprofit organizations that offer free and low-cost programming for youth in the District, focusing on academic achievement, the arts, STEM, financial literacy, career preparation, and more.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming events in D.C., Maryland and Virginia during late September and early October
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events in September and October, including A Black Souliloquy, the DMV Black Student Leadership Conference, and a film screening of “Unbought and Unbossed,” among others.
Posted inBaltimore News
Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program raises concern from West Baltimore residents
Residents in West Baltimore are concerned about the impacts of Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, which is replacing the century-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, on their homes, health, and safety, and are seeking a Title VI investigation into the project’s effects on Black residents.
Posted inD.C Sports
Washington Wizards to hold inaugural coaches clinic Sept. 28
John Thompson III, former head coach of Georgetown University and current senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, is leading a free clinic for basketball coaches in the DMV area on September 28 to strengthen the local coaching community and provide valuable insights.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Baltimore Comic-Con celebrates 25 years, attracting thousands of Black fans and creators
Baltimore Comic-Con celebrated its 25th anniversary with thousands of fans attending to explore their favorite comics, anime, cosplay, books, and video games.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Jury finds final two gang members guilty in murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
Two men and a woman have been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, participation in a criminal street gang, obstruction of justice, and other related firearms offenses in the 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
Posted inBaltimore News
Melvin Stukes, former Maryland Delegate and Baltimore City, councilman dies at 76
Melvin Stukes, a former Maryland State Delegate and Baltimore City Councilman, passed away on September 21 at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of community service and a family who will miss him.
Posted inBooks
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The 15th Annual D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and a strong emphasis on D.C. statehood, with the goal of showcasing the unique people and things of the District of Columbia.
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DOJ files $100-million lawsuit against owner and operator of ‘Dali’ months after bridge
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group for more than $100 million for their container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in six deaths and significant disruption to economic activity.
