Washington, D.C. leaders will remove the “Black Lives Matter” mural near the White House to avoid funding cuts threatened by White House leadership, after Mayor Muriel Bowser struggled to fend off threats of encroachment from both President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
U.S. president says federal government should ‘take over’ D.C., backing Congressional GOP push
President Trump has expressed support for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. to address the city’s crime and homelessness issues.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
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.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
NBC4 Journalist Derrick Ward dies from cardiac arrest
Derrick Ward, a beloved journalist with NBC4 Washington since 2006, has passed away following complications from a recent cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling, warmth, and humor.
Posted inSports
DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
Ted Leonsis, Adam Silver, Muriel Bowser, and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledgehammer-swinging, while the Washington Commanders’ future in the city remains uncertain.
Posted inBUSINESS
Afro-Caribbean-inspired restaurant, Dōgon, opens in D.C.’s Salamander Hotel
Chef Kwame Onwuachi has opened Dōgon, an upscale Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Washington, D.C., with the support of Sheila Johnson and the Salamander Hotel, as part of his mission to celebrate his culture and heritage through food.
Posted inNational News
Solidarity in action: Black Americans raise millions for Harris, send strong message against Trump
Over 50,000 Black men raised over $1.3 million for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign on a Zoom call, while 40,000 Black women raised $2 million in a separate call, in a powerful show of unity and support against former President Donald Trump.
Posted inTV and Film
D.C. activists vouch for statehood as ‘51st State’ documentary premieres at D.C./DOX Film Festival
A documentary called “51st State” was premiered at the D.C./DOX Film Festival, highlighting the fight for statehood in the nation’s capital and the need for representation for the District of Columbia’s 700,000 residents.
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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.
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D.C. mayor opens safe commercial corridor hub in Anacostia
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has opened a second Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8, providing residents with access to city services and outreach teams from various agencies to respond to community challenges.
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D.C. mayor’s fiscal plan raises eyebrows over potential harm to minority youth
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget and legislative initiatives could have significant implications for Black and minority residents, particularly youth, due to the elimination of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, tax hikes, and legislation on youth prosecution and truancy.
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From mambo sauce to half smokes, D.C. culture shines through its staple foods
By Micha Green Former AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com People from all over the globe influence the nation’s capital’s culinary scene, but don’t get it twisted, there are staple foods particular to Washington, D.C. “D.C. is a southern melting pot, like the perfect buffet, you can get a little bit of everything right out […]
