Once a cornerstone of Washington, D.C.’s Black community, the former Frazier Funeral Home has been transformed into modern apartments, yet its walls still whisper stories of civic leadership and service. Though time has reshaped its purpose, the legacy of Thomas and Willie Frazier endures, a testament to their profound impact on the city’s history.
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Posted inD.C. Community
How to access D.C.’s paid family leave benefits
D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave program offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for medical, family, parental, and prenatal needs, funded by a tax on participating businesses and nonprofits. While the program provides vital support to workers, challenges such as benefit caps, eligibility confusion, and administrative hurdles continue to spark debate among residents and advocates.
Posted inEntertainment
Urban One Podcast Network announces new show, ‘Altadena: After the Fire’
Colby ‘Colb’ Tyner is host of a new podcast, “Altadena: After The Fire,” which will chronicle recovery efforts and feature interviews with elected officials, community leaders, business owners and survivors. The new show is part of the Urban One Podcast Network.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland protestors say ‘Hands Off’ social security, education, federal jobs and more
On April 5, hundreds of Marylanders protested outside Baltimore City Hall, denouncing the recent executive orders that threaten social security, education, federal jobs and civil rights. Demonstrators expressed alarm over sweeping federal cuts, rising economic instability and what they see as a rollback of basic rights and protections.
Posted inDMV News
Fallout from chops to federal government felt in the Virginia governor’s race
As the current U.S. presidential administration moves aggressively to cut government jobs, Virginia—home to thousands of federal workers—faces a political battleground where the economic ripple effects could shape the 2025 governor’s race.
Posted inNational News
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families turns purple this April to celebrate Month of the Military Child
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) Secretary Tony Woods announced April as the Month of the Military Child in Maryland, celebrating the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected children. Throughout the month, DVMF will host events with Maryland Joins Forces partners, including Purple Up Week, a Military Family Tailgate, and creative activities, to raise awareness and support for these young heroes.
Posted inCommentary
Why does America keep punishing Haitians for wanting freedom?
The U.S. has a long history of unfairly targeting Haitian immigrants with harsh policies, rooted in anti-Blackness and fear of Black liberation, and the latest attack on Haiti’s TPS is a calculated move to criminalize and deport nearly 500,000 Haitian migrants.
Posted inPOLITICS
States sue to block 47th president’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials from 19 states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order on elections, arguing it unlawfully infringes on states’ constitutional authority to regulate voting. The order mandates strict voter ID requirements and disqualifies mail-in ballots received after Election Day, measures critics say will disenfranchise voters and threaten federal funding for noncompliant states.
Posted inBaltimore News
$50 million in funding deployed to help redevelop vacant housing in Baltimore City
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has opened the Fiscal Year 2026 application round for the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), prioritizing efficiency and performance in addressing the city’s vacant housing crisis. With $50 million in funding, the initiative aims to support community development organizations in acquiring, stabilizing, renovating, and demolishing vacant properties to revitalize neighborhoods and create new housing opportunities.
Posted inNational News
Markets plunge after China retaliates against White House tariffs
Wall Street suffered its worst week since the COVID-19 pandemic as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions sent the S&P 500 tumbling 6 percent and deepened fears of a global recession, despite strong U.S. job numbers. China’s retaliatory tariffs, combined with uncertainty over future Fed rate cuts and inflation concerns, triggered widespread market losses, with nearly all S&P 500 companies falling and key stocks with ties to China hit especially hard.
Posted inNational News
Kenneth B. Stanciel Sr., Chicago broadcast media sales executive, dies at 90
Kenneth “Ken” Stanciel Sr., a trailblazing African American broadcast sales executive at CBS Radio (WBBM) and longtime media professional, has passed away at 90. A respected figure in both general market and African American media, Stanciel was known for his business acumen, charismatic presence, and contributions to corporate investment in diverse audiences, leaving a lasting impact on Chicago’s media landscape.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland’s inaugural substance use rally highlights need for rehabilitative services
Maryland leaders and advocates gathered for the state’s first Substance Use Awareness Day Rally, emphasizing the need for better substance use services. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller highlighted progress, and outreach workers called for improved community support.