Reading While Black
By Jay Shakur, NewsVision reporter Illiteracy is a growing problem for all Americans. Studies show 21…
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Home Ownership Hits an All-time Low for African Americans
“Living the American dream” for most means owning a home, and having the opportunity to…
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Faith through the Furlough: A DC Church Helps in Crisis
Weeks after the government averted another potential partial shutdown, a church in the Shaw-Howard…
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From Bullets to Better Futures: TraRon Center Is Saving Lives
The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially if it was due to violence. Ryane Nickens…
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A Community Divided When Their Vote Matters Most
Midterm elections will determine who will represent voters across the United States. The elections will…
Read More“I want people to know our job isn’t easy,” black fire captain says
WASHINGTON – Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Captain Donnell Troy has served as a firefighter…
Read MoreMaking ethnic style a catalyst for change
Anacostia Entrepreneur Anika Hobbs East of the 11th Street bridge sits the Anacostia Arts Center. The…
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Street Sense
Paper Produced by the Homeless More than 11 thousand homeless live in the DC region. Many assume…
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Food 2 Feed: A Tradition of Giving Continues
Annual Fundraiser Provides Brighter Holiday for Needy Families A tradition of giving continues in Washington,…
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A Community Crumbles: Barry Farm Set for Demolition
Residents of Barry Farm Public Housing Community Fear a Future of Uncertainty After the Civil War, the…
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