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Arts·Entertainment

Anacostia community addresses gun violence through art

April 13, 2024

by Kalahari Deprez

Red and white letters spelling ‘Laundromat’ are on the outside of the building, and graffiti and…

Education·State & Local

D.C.’s new budget may cut childcare services, early childhood educators are pushing back

April 9, 2024

by Jasper Smith

By Jasper Smith When Cashawn Thompson began her career as an early childhood educator nearly 20…

Politics

Five groups upholding social justice in Washington, D.C.

March 23, 2024

by Autumn Coleman

By Autumn Coleman Washington, D.C., is home to several social justice advocacy coalitions, education centers, and…

Business·Finance·News·State & Local

Washington, D.C. Residents Struggle to Find Affordable Housing Across the City

March 19, 2024

by Mekala Seme

By Mekale Seme A 2023 study by the Urban Institute found that 12 percent of District…

Arts·State & Local

D.C. gallery honors Black History Month with local artist spotlight

February 29, 2024

by Avery Harrison

A D.C. art gallery curated an entire exhibition to celebrate and spotlight African American artists in…

Environment·Fashion·State & Local

D.C. clothing swap party promotes ‘slow fashion’

February 29, 2024

by Makenna Underwood

On Feb. 24, Lavender Lotis, an organization focused on community wellness, hosted a clothing swap party…

News·State & Local·Video

Slow Down DC: City Council Passes New Law to Reduce Speeding

February 26, 2024

by Zsana Hoskins

By Zsana Hoskins, NewsVision reporter Washington DC lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at reducing speeding…

Business·Features·Washington D.C.

Living Black History: WHUR Mural Featured Outside Ben’s Chili Bowl

March 4, 2022

by Ravyn Hardwick

U Street in Washington, DC, once boasted of being home to the largest urban African…

Health·State & Local

DC’s Three Part Harmony Combats Lack of Fresh Produce

November 27, 2019

by Jennifer Thomas

Residents in Southeast Washington, DC neighborhoods are faced with the harsh reality of living with little…

Housing·Off-campus·State & Local·Video

Home Ownership Hits an All-time Low for African Americans

November 14, 2019

by Jennifer Thomas

“Living the American dream” for most means owning a home, and having the opportunity to build…

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