The D.C. Council passed major measures on stadium funding, housing, policing and youth curfews Sept. 17. The decisions will impact public safety, housing affordability and economic development across the city.
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Black women and workers lead urgent call to action at CBCF conference
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, Black women leaders and labor advocates highlighted the urgent need to defend civic power, public education, and workers’ rights amid rising unemployment and attacks on equity. Panelists called for unity, grassroots organizing, and bold action to secure justice and opportunity for Black communities.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C.’s Go-Go Museum and Café pivots to offset financial setbacks
The Go-Go Museum and Café in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia community, which celebrates the city’s homegrown sound, is facing financial difficulties due to withdrawn support from major businesses, but the founder is determined to keep it open and is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $500,000.
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‘Black Diary 1887’ expands to D.C. with GPS walking tours
Black Diary 1887 is a revolutionary, GPS-enabled mobile app that connects users with overlooked narratives from the African Diaspora through interactive maps and audio storytelling, and is now available in 30 US cities, including Washington, D.C.
Posted inU.S. Government
Pentagon clamps down on media, raising First Amendment alarms
The Pentagon has issued new restrictions requiring journalists to sign pledges not to report information — even unclassified — unless it is officially approved for release. Press freedom advocates and major news organizations condemned the policy as government censorship and a violation of First Amendment rights.
Posted inNational Sports
Washington Commanders builds with backups
The Washington Commanders, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 to move to 2-1. Mariota’s poised performance, along with a dominant run game, special teams spark, and Dan Quinn’s tough leadership, highlighted the team’s growing depth and resilience in the early season.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
New DCPS policy requires chaperones at football games
DCPS has issued an updated policy for students, parents and spectators attending football games this school year, which includes a chaperone requirement, separate sections for visiting and home teams, and earlier game times.
Posted inU.S. Government
No. 47 says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
The 47th president announced Sept. 20 that he will award former HUD secretary and neurosurgeon Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Carson is a former GOP presidential candidate and close ally of the current White House.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
No. 47’s economic promises to Black voters fall woefully short
Black unemployment, income, and homeownership have all declined since Donald Trump’s return to office, leaving many Black voters disillusioned with his economic promises. Critics argue his policies disproportionately hurt Black Americans while benefiting wealthier households, even as Trump tries to frame himself as a champion for working families.
Posted inOpinion
From federal overreach to local betrayal: The double threat to Black freedom in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Kevin Beckford and Yasmin Salina, co-founders of The Hustlers Guild, argue that both federal and local policies in Washington, D.C. are undermining Black freedom by reinstating cash bail and expanding pretrial detention under the guise of public safety. They call for rejecting punitive measures and instead investing in restorative justice, community supports and policies that protect pretrial freedom.
Posted inPolitics
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation prepares for 54th Annual Legislative Conference in D.C.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference returns to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, bringing together policymakers, thought leaders and activists to tackle pressing issues facing Black communities. With sessions on health, education, economic empowerment and social justice, as well as signature events, like the National Town Hall and Phoenix Awards, the conference spotlights strategies for advancing equity and celebrates Black leadership.
Posted inU.S. Government
Norton to challenge multiple bills aimed at giving Congress greater control over D.C.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has represented D.C. residents in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991, says she plans to raise opposition to four anti-D.C. home rule bills.