Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted a town hall to address the impact of mass layoffs of federal workers on the city, with an estimated $325 million less in revenue over the next four years.
Category: NEWS
Posted inPrince George's County News
Braveboy and White win Prince George’s County special election primary for County Exec
Democrat Aisha Braveboy and Republican Jonathan White won their respective county executive races in Prince George’s County and will face each other in the special general election on June 3.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Black athletes thrive at D.C.’s first U.S. Figure Skating club
District Impact Skating Club, the city’s first and only U.S. Figure Skating club, was created by Harris and Gueory to provide a home for Black and Brown skaters in an inclusive, affordable, and Black-led environment, while also expanding opportunities for skaters to compete and advance their skills.
Posted inNational News
Women join newsrooms in growing numbers, but few rise to leadership
While women are making strides in U.S. newsrooms, they still remain underrepresented in leadership roles, with only 24 percent of top editors being women, despite women making up 40 percent of journalists.
Posted inBUSINESS
Driving media’s bottom line: Rhonda Pringle’s journey in business development
Rhonda Pringle, former director of diverse business initiatives for the American City Business Journals, has built a career in media sales and advertising, and is now encouraging more Black women to explore the business side of the industry.
Posted inBaltimore News
Divine Nine and community leaders rally behind Baltimore bookstore owner after racist messages
Urban Reads bookstore owner Tia Hamilton is facing racial attacks due to her magazine exposing prison corruption and wrongful convictions, prompting calls for Maryland officials to intervene and support the store.
Posted inCoronavirus
Five years later: Nurses speak on surviving the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are being recognized for their sacrifices and contributions, and are being encouraged to return to the profession.
Posted inBaltimore News
Honoring Black women in media and the impact of mentorship
Black women journalists, such as Kristin Gray, Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Krishana Davis, Micha Green, Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier, and Toni Draper, have been instrumental in shaping the Black Press and continue to inspire and lead conversations shaping the nation.
Posted inBUSINESS
Lessons from the lockdown: Five years later, business owners reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs were forced to adapt and some were able to expand their businesses, while others lost their livelihoods, with the key takeaways being to stay focused on what you can control and be proactive in diversifying your business.
Posted inLiving
Luxury living expands in Baltimore as affordable housing gap remains
Baltimore City has seen a recent increase in luxury rental properties, leaving many average or low-income residents unable to afford housing, and the mayor’s office is working to implement a new inclusionary housing policy to address the issue.
Posted inBaltimore News
‘Never afraid, never intimidated’: April Ryan speaks on being longest-serving Black woman in the White House correspondent
April Ryan, the longest-serving Black woman in the White House press corps, has decided to focus on working for the Black Press of America, citing a shift towards conservatism and a lack of opportunities for Black women in the media industry.
Posted inD.C. Government
 ‘More than brick and mortar:’ DC begins removing ‘Black Lives Matter’ plaza near the White House
Crews began removing the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” letters from the street near the White House on March 10, in response to pressure from Republicans in Congress, with the goal of replacing them with city-sponsored murals.