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.
Category: Washington D.C. News
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 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.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agrees to remove Black Lives Matter mural in nation’s capitalÂ
Washington, D.C. leaders will remove the “Black Lives Matter” mural near the White House to avoid funding cuts threatened by White House leadership, after Mayor Muriel Bowser struggled to fend off threats of encroachment from both President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.
Posted inEditorial
The Black women who built the AFRO: A legacy of truth and trailblazing journalism
The AFRO-American Newspapers has a rich history of journalistic excellence, thanks to the contributions of many Black women, including Frances L. Murphy II, Elizabeth “Bettye” Murphy Moss, Ida Murphy Peters, Vashti Murphy Matthews, Carlita Murphy Jones, Elizabeth Murphy Oliver, and many others.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Meet Ebony McMorris, the White House correspondent not afraid to tell the truth
Ebony McMorris, a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Network, emphasizes the importance of the Black Press in reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable, especially in times of oppression and fear.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland federal properties targeted for sale – but the list changed (then disappeared)
The Trump administration published a list of 443 federal office properties for sale, but the list was later revised and removed, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Faith coalition protests outside U.S. Capitol, demands Congress defend Constitution
Faith-based organizations gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to demand Congress defend against the 47th president’s assault on the Constitution and vulnerable communities, and will continue to do so every Wednesday in March if demands are not met.
Posted inNational News
Members of Congress remember life and legacy of Rep. Sylvester Turner
Rep. Sylvester Turner, a lifelong public servant and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy that transformed the city he loved.
Posted inNational News
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’
President Trump’s 2025 address before a joint session of Congress was criticized by Democratic lawmakers as a misleading, hyper-partisan speech that ignored the struggles of everyday Americans and failed to offer concrete solutions to lower costs for working families.