The DMV area is hosting a variety of events in September and October, including A Black Souliloquy, the DMV Black Student Leadership Conference, and a film screening of “Unbought and Unbossed,” among others.
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City of Alexandria honors local centenarians
The City of Alexandria, VA honored its centenarian residents on September 10 with a ceremony at City Hall, where 13 centenarians were recognized and presented with certificates and recognition coins.
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Washington Wizards to hold inaugural coaches clinic Sept. 28
John Thompson III, former head coach of Georgetown University and current senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, is leading a free clinic for basketball coaches in the DMV area on September 28 to strengthen the local coaching community and provide valuable insights.
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Jury finds final two gang members guilty in murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
Two men and a woman have been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, participation in a criminal street gang, obstruction of justice, and other related firearms offenses in the 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.
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Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department3
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, including excessive force, unlawful stops and arrests, and racially discriminatory policing.
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Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The 15th Annual D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and a strong emphasis on D.C. statehood, with the goal of showcasing the unique people and things of the District of Columbia.
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DOJ files $100-million lawsuit against owner and operator of ‘Dali’ months after bridge
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group for more than $100 million for their container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in six deaths and significant disruption to economic activity.
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PRESS ROOM: DC Circuit Court of Appeals to hear landmark case: Jenkins v. The Howard University
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the case of Jenkins v. The Howard University on Sept. 19, which alleges the university’s governance practices are illegal and breach its by-laws.
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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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Howard dominates Morehouse in third straight HBCU NY Classic victory
The Howard Bison defeated the Morehouse Tigers 35-21 in the HBCU NY Classic, with the Bison dominating on special teams and in the run game, while the Tigers dropped to 0-3.
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President Biden, Maryland Gov. Moore honored during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference celebrated Black culture and heritage, while also highlighting the need to defend and expand fundamental freedoms in an increasingly challenging political climate.