President Trump has expressed support for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. to address the city’s crime and homelessness issues.
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Legally Written: Justice takes time: How Metropolitan AME used the courts to defeat the Proud Boys
The Proud Boys have been ordered to pay Metropolitan AME Church $2.8 million in damages for their trespassing and vandalism, with the judge seizing the Proud Boys’ name and trademark as restitution.
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Metropolitan UMC to celebrate 200th anniversary
Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Baltimore is celebrating its 200th anniversary on March 9, and is seeking former members to make the event even more special, with the Rev. Dr. Michelle Holmes-Chaney serving as guest preacher.
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24-hour shopping blackout begins Friday, February 28
A grassroots movement, dubbed the “Target fast,” is calling for a 24-hour boycott of Target stores in protest of their decision to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, potentially impacting their sales and the broader economy.
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Annual Black History Month luncheon takes place in nation’s capital
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Month Luncheon, featuring a panel session with Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, and Christine Sampson-Clark, executive committee member of the National Education Association.
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White House launches attack on Fourth Estate, undermining freedom of press
The White House has announced that its officials will determine which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close, a move that has been criticized by free speech advocates and has raised concerns about the independence of a free press in the United States.
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Mayor Bowser launches applications for 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program
The 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program, managed by the Department of Small and Local Business Development, aims to support DC-based retail businesses with a funding opportunity of $10,000 through a lottery process, with applications open until March 31, 2025.
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Mayor Bowser invites residents to join her at the Annual Budget Engagement Forums
Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting residents to share their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget at three upcoming budget engagement forums.
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ASALH hosts 99th Annual Black History Luncheon in honor of Black labor and resistance
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Luncheon, discussing the importance of African American labor and the impact of recent federal agencies’ decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Proposed DC Council bill banning phones in school sparks online discourseÂ
Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a bill to ban the use of cell phones during school hours at D.C. Public Schools, citing low test scores and distractions, but some parents and students have raised concerns about its enforceability and impact on learning opportunities.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources
DOGE is seeking access to taxpayer data at the IRS, which has raised concerns about potential illegal release of private information and potential disruptions to the 2025 tax season.
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White House escalates racist, dictatorial assault on education with crackdown on DEI and civil rights protections
The Trump administration has launched a nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools, threatening to strip federal funding from institutions that offer race-conscious programs, scholarships, and student resources, in a move that hails back to the days of Jim Crow.
