Malcolm X once said in one of his fiery speeches “To have once been a criminal is no disgrace, to remain a criminal is the disgrace.” Who then takes the disgrace if you were never a criminal in the first place. This…
Today: February 22, 2025
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Liberian immigrants under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program are now qualified for work authorization till June 30, 2026. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of work authorization for Liberians this September following a memorandum from President Joe…
On August 29, the Mayor Muriel Bowser administration announced the 2024 launch of the annual 202Creates festival that celebrates the DC creative community. The month-long festival has a series of events lined up with a key one being the Art All Night…
Two DC public schools are among 365 schools across the country that have been announced as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools is the United States Department of Education’s award program honoring high-performing schools and schools that are making…
On Wednesday, September 18, a group of Black women pivotal to NASA’s achievements during the space race, known as the “Hidden Figures,” were celebrated in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill. Though befitting, it is sad that out of these…
In a press briefing on September 18, U.S. Department of State officials Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, and Joy Basu, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs reviewed the US-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa…
To combat increasing crime in Washington, D.C., City Council member Christina Henderson has pushed a new bill that will allow businesses such as restaurants, bars, and other retail stores to operate on a cashless basis. The Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Amendment Act…
Residents of Washington, D.C., will have the opportunity to experience the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, from September 19, 2025, to February 22, 2026. This exhibition marks the first major survey of Sherald’s work, widely…
Despite Trump’s support for the “Right to IVF” bill, Senate Republicans have ensured the Democrat failed a second time. In a second vote on September 17, the bill sponsored by Senator Tammy Duckworth failed to secure the necessary 60 votes with a…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
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