The Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center is struggling to expand its health, fitness and transportation programs due to underfunding from the Department of Aging and Community Living, despite its members advocating for more.
Category: Washington D.C. News
Posted inBUSINESS
A complicated history: The Bray School’s role in educating free and enslaved children in Virginia
The Bray School, the oldest surviving building that formally educated free and enslaved African-American children, was identified by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and William & Mary in 2020 and is now being restored to be fully open to the public in Spring 2025.
Posted inDMV News
Go-Go Museum and Café opens in Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum and Café has officially opened in Anacostia, featuring interactive holograms of Go-Go legends, artifacts from pioneers of the genre, and a café and recording studio, solidifying the legacy of go-go music in the District.
Posted in2024 Elections
Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Trump gained a larger share of Black and Latino voters than he did in 2020, particularly among men under age 45, due to his economic policies and outreach to minority communities.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Special exhibits on women activists, religion and spirituality coming to D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a range of programming in November, including discussions on the Reconstruction era, the impact of Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women activists, and new practices in African American religion and spirituality.
Posted inD.C. Community
Recent home sale reports highlight unaffordable housing market in D.C.
D.C. officials are aiming to increase Black homeownership by 20,000 by 2030, but recent reports show that the district’s housing market is unaffordable for homebuyers, with home prices continuing to rise and mortgage rates remaining high.
Posted in2024 Elections
Angela Alsobrooks makes history in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race
Angela Alsobrooks has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland, becoming the first Black person to do so, and is committed to making the lives of Marylanders better through her public service.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
Posted inReligion
Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church celebrates 100 years
The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. officials brace for potential unrest, Howard U preps for Harris’ return to watch election results
Howard University has been designated as the site for the Harris-Walz campaign’s presidential election night event on Nov. 5, and the District of Columbia is preparing for potential unrest with increased security measures and boarded-up businesses.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. area HBCUs create home base for student veterans and dependents
Veterans and their dependents are enrolling in colleges and universities in record numbers thanks to the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, which provides educational benefits to those who have served honorably in the military.
Posted in2024 Elections
Uber, Lyft to offer free and discounted rides to polls on Election Day
The NAACP has partnered with Lyft to offer free and discounted trips to election polls across the country, while Uber is offering 50% off rides to polling places and 25% off food orders to watch election results.
