Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, leader of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) ...

Family and friends are mourning the death of professional football player Monte Coleman. The former Washington linebacker ...

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The D.C. Council is reviewing Mayor Bowser’s $1.1B deficit budget, with hearings through May 12 and a first vote expected ...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, newly appointed chair of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, highlights transit and infrastructure as key priorities for the region.

Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway (D-District 4) led an April 28 oversight hearing on MONSE after an Inspector General report raised concerns. Ongoing litigation limited discussion of alleged ...

Ben's Chili Bowl is repainting its iconic mural and seeking community input on which Black historical figures to feature.

Coppin State University's annual excellence gala celebrates Black excellence with a sophisticated event honoring cultural traditions and historical figures.

The Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act is a major setback for civil rights, weakening Black political power ...

Feo Vileira, Drew Callister, Bridget Brown, Curtis Yee and Aisha I. Jefferson The Supreme Court on April 29 struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that ...

The District of Columbia is awarding over $2 million in grant funding to 30 nonprofit organizations to provide structured ...

Prince George’s County has opened its second reentry hub in Laurel, expanding services for returning citizens transitioning back into the community. The hub connects formerly incarcerated residents to ...