News Blacks Dying for Lack of Black Help February 19, 2015 by Elaina Johnson Donors Needed to Save Lives Bi’ja Thatch would have died of a rare form of…
News New Fund Gives Historic “Dreamers” Another Chance At College February 18, 2015 by Anissa Pierre Fulfilling the dream recipients getting a second chance thanks to Phyllis Rumbarger, in second row second…
News Republicans Go After Black Millennials Vote February 17, 2015 by Sarafina Wright Fresh Off Big Mid-Term Election Gains U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina accepts trailblazer award…
News Multi-Car Break-Ins Spreading through Metro Area February 17, 2015 by Khari Arnold Police Make Arrests, But Looking at More Connections Police are investigating more than a dozen car…
Health Despite D.C. Measles Case, Some Refuse Vaccination February 17, 2015 by Rachel Kersey Despite calls from President Obama and health officials for parents to vaccinate their children against measles,…
News Men, Women, Children Party for Anti-Slavery Pioneer February 17, 2015 by Francisca Fournillier Black History Month: Frederick Douglas WASHINGTON — It may have been freezing outside, but the people…
Features Arts Market Reflects Old, New Shaw February 12, 2015 by Sarafina Wright Artist at the Shaw Arts,Crafts & Fashion Market sits with his original piece of DC legend…
News Boogie Down to Commemorate Frederick Douglass February 11, 2015 by Shannen Hill Anacostia celebrates Frederick Douglass’ 197th birthday Washington residents will honor civil rights icon and anti-slavery orator…
Gentrification Good for Some Black-Owned Businesses February 10, 2015 by Sarafina M. Wright Stacie Lee Banks, left, and Kristie Lee, third generation owners of Lee's Flower & Card Shop…
New Ward 1 Councilwoman Reveals Her Plans February 6, 2015 by Niama Sandy First New Councilperson in 17 Years Brianne Nadeau, an 11-year resident of Ward 1, is the…