The Final Straw on Street Harassment
In March, the nation celebrated Women’s History Month, which not only highlights the accomplishments…
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Short-Term Social Movements
Occupy. Troy Davis. Trayvon Martin. Kony 2012. Sept. 17, 2011. Sept. 21, 2011. Feb. 26, 2012. March…
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The Howard Theatre Grand Opening Gala and Benefit Concert was a star-studded affair on Thursday night.…
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“What they used to try to do with black folks in particular, is say ‘Are you black or a…
Read MoreWho’s Running in D.C.’s Primary
April 3, 2012, marks an important day for the District. It is the day when the city’s nearly 370,000…
Read More“Our Black Year” Seeks to Spark Change in Black Consumer Spending
Back in early 2009, Maggie Anderson and her husband, John, made a one-year commitment to spend money…
Read MoreVolunteers Aid in Elementary School’s Black History Month Literacy Push
“Celebrity readers,” which is what volunteers were called for the day, took turns reading…
Read MoreWhitney Houston’s Fans Still Mourn Her Death
Twitter was buzzing on the eve of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, but it wasn’t quite in anticipation…
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