The D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is hosting a range of events this summer, including festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours, that will celebrate Black history, culture, and community, as well as educate people on sustainability and urban development.
Category: Washington D.C. News
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO CEO and publisher to be honored by William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, has been named the Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient for her impactful leadership and influence in the community.
Posted inNEWS
Mayor Bowser and DMPED release report showing fiscal impact of D.C. sports teams and facilities
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has released a report showing that sports and entertainment venues in the District have generated $5 billion in 2022, and that a potential Washington Commanders relocation to the city would generate over $1.25 billion in economic revenue.
Posted inD.C Sports
D.C. Basketball Hall of Famer James ‘Butch’ McAdams dies
James “Butch” McAdams, a legendary D.C. high school basketball coach and sports talk show host, passed away on June 23, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the sports world and a profound impact on the athletes he coached, sports enthusiasts, and the greater DMV community.
Posted inNational News
Supreme Court overturns Chevron: Major blow to consumer protections and regulatory power
The Supreme Court has overturned the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council decision, potentially jeopardizing consumer and environmental protections and leading to a new era of regulatory challenges.
Posted inU.S. Government
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks two years after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden have been fighting to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, as 80% of women support increasing access to birth control pills and 57% support an abortion pill.
Posted inU.S. Government
Pres. Joe Biden applauds U.S. Supreme Court following United States v. Rahimi
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law banning domestic abusers from possessing firearms, with President Biden and Vice President Harris praising the decision as a victory for survivors of domestic violence.
Posted inDMV News
Hot Off the Press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland
ATM bandits have struck again in Bowie, Md., stealing an ATM, scratch-off lottery tickets, alcohol and cigarettes, while health officials in Prince George’s County are urging residents to get tested for HIV and STIs, and Wendell Felder has won the Ward 7 Democratic primary race.
Posted inNational News
NNPA 2024 convention in Baltimore breaks new ground
The NNPA concluded its 2024 annual summer convention in Baltimore, making history as the first trade association with a presidential campaign as an event sponsor, and announcing a seven-figure advertising and sponsorship deal with the Biden-Harris campaign.
Posted inNational News
A time to reflect: Why Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in Confederate states, acknowledges the pain of slavery and the joy of freedom, and enriches the cultural fabric of the nation.
Posted inNational News
Connecting through time: Five ways to honor the ancestors on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, learn about Black history, document your own story, embrace your community, and practice health and wellness.
Posted inBaltimore News
A celebration of all fathers
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has championed the voices and needs of fathers, mothers, children and families, securing funding for family-related efforts and supporting the Child Tax Credit, in order to ensure a future that is opposite of the government’s past policies.