The Youth Wealth Summit returned for its fourth year with a new youth-led format and expanded partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, offering hands-on financial education to middle and high school students. Through interactive workshops on entrepreneurship, budgeting and investing, students gained practical tools to help them think differently about money and leadership.
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Statue of Barbara Rose Johns, Virginia civil rights activist, replaces Robert E. Lee statue in the U.S. Capitol
Virginia officially replaced its statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in the U.S. Capitol with a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns, the teenage civil rights activist whose 1951 student-led protest against segregated schools helped spark the legal fight that culminated in Brown v. Board of Education. The dedication marked a historic moment, recognizing Johns as one of only four Black women represented by statues in the Capitol and symbolizing a broader shift away from honoring Confederate figures toward celebrating champions of justice and equality.
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The Commanders showed more fight during a late brawl with the Eagles than during many games
A late-game scuffle against the Eagles showed more fire than the Washington Commanders have displayed for much of their 4–11 season, but it did nothing to change a 29–18 loss that clinched Philadelphia’s second straight NFC East title. Despite a competitive first half and brief sparks of intensity, Washington’s familiar issues—defensive breakdowns, injuries and inconsistency—resurfaced as the Eagles pulled away in the second half.
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How to support college students this holiday season
By Fajr Eutsey College is a time of significant transitions. Students are stepping out of their comfort zones, making hard decisions and learning to balance independence with responsibility. That growth can be exhilarating, but it can also be overwhelming. The holiday season, with its mix of family expectations, financial pressures and cultural traditions, often magnifies […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Culture and community: Marking Kwanzaa one day at a time
By AFRO Staff The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Kwanzaa website offers family-friendly activities and recipes designed to help readers engage with the purpose and meaning of each day. The guide blends cultural tradition with hands-on celebration and features dishes from “A Kwanzaa Keepsake: Celebrating the Holiday with New Traditions and Feasts,” […]
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November jobs report shows rising unemployment and worsening outlook for Black workers
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The rise in unemployment has been uneven, with Black workers experiencing some of the most severe impacts. Black men ages 20 and older saw their unemployment rate jump from 6.6 percent in September to 7.5 percent in November. Black women ages 20 and older recorded an unemployment rate of 7.1 percent in November, slightly lower than September’s 7.5 percent but still higher than any other racial or ethnic group.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Smith, Bowser respond to congressional panel accusing D.C. leaders of manipulating crime data
Allegations of crime data manipulation in Washington D.C. police department surface as Republican-led committee investigates.
Posted inBaltimore News
Gun violence summit highlights improvements to public safety, accountability in firearm industry
The Center for American Progress held its 11th National Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together advocates, policymakers and survivors. Attendees explored strategies, shared stories, and built networks to reduce gun violence nationwide.
Posted inBaltimore News
Mrs. Santa returns with Christmas joy and cheer
Mrs. Santa returned to West Baltimore with gifts, games, and bikes for all ages, partnering with Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy, and raising $5,000 to help 40 families in need this holiday season.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore residents demand end of private police force at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore residents and students rallied at War Memorial Plaza on Dec. 15 to demand the abolition of the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD). Activists called on the Baltimore City Council to halt hiring, exit the MOU with JHPD and reimagine public safety beyond policing.
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Winter break fun: Holiday events in the D.C., Baltimore area
Families across Maryland and Washington, D.C. have no shortage of ways to celebrate the season while kids are home on winter break. From Christmas villages and movie marathons to Kwanzaa celebrations highlighting culture, history and community, this holiday calendar rounds up free, family-friendly events beginning Dec. 23 to help make the end of the year festive and memorable for all ages.
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Dance Institute of Washington’s Spirit of Kwanzaa – standing for the culture and community
The Dance Institute of Washington will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its “Spirit of Kwanzaa” production with a performance featuring the Washington area’s best young dance artists, honoring the principles of Kwanzaa and the legacy of its founder, Fabian Barnes.