The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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NATO leaders recognize 75 years at 2024 NATO Summit in Washington D.C.
NATO members celebrated 75 years since signing the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington D.C., discussing ways to ensure collective defense and supporting Ukraine against Russia, with President Biden stating that Ukraine will prevail against Russia with NATO’s full support.
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Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has called for a record voter turnout in the upcoming 2024 election to protect democracy and freedom, and has criticized those who are calling for President Joe Biden to step down.
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Trump challenges Biden, teases VP selection upon return to campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on July 9 with a televised rally in Florida, challenging President Biden to a debate and a game of golf, while denying involvement with Project 2025.
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Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
A six-year-old boy was shot and killed during a Fourth of July celebration in Temple Hills, MD, while four people have died from heat-related deaths in Prince George’s County, and a rash of armed bank robberies have been reported in the region.
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Northwest D.C.’s newest attraction: Gold Clover Bar
Antoine Lyers has opened Gold Clover Bar in Shaw, D.C., offering affordable drinks and a welcoming atmosphere, with a focus on pop culture and community, and a collection of vinyl records to add to the atmosphere.
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Wells Fargo Foundation deploys $500,000 to housing nonprofits in D.C.
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $500,000 to five Washington, D.C. nonprofits to address systemic housing challenges and support the creation and preservation of generational wealth through homeownership.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
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D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has opened all 23 outdoor pools six days a week to provide relief from the record-breaking temperatures, while DPR is also hiring over 700 seasonal jobs to ensure the pools are adequately staffed.
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U.S. Africa Collaborative Housing Exposition offers solutions to global affordable housing crisis
The U.S. Africa Collaborative recently held the 2024 Pan African City Exposition at Bowie State University to exchange ideas on affordable housing solutions across the African Diaspora, with emphasis on Africa, the U.S., and the UK.
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D.C. AG calls for continuance of FTC ban on ‘deceptive’ TurboTax ads
The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited Intuit from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free to all customers, and the D.C. Attorney General and Illinois Attorney General have filed a brief calling for the appeal to be rejected.
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U.S. Supreme Court hands down several controversial rulings
The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents do have some immunity for official acts that took place during their presidency, which will be applicable for all current and future presidents, but this decision is especially beneficial for former president Donald Trump.
