Posts Tagged ‘Washington D.C.’
MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
With Trump recently taking over the center and critizing its previous events, the historic concert will be held elsewhere this year.
Read MoreFBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
The former agents argue that kneeling was a way to preserve peace when they were backed against a wall by protestors.
Read MoreBlack Celebs Who Showed Up and Showed Out for No Kings Day
Students who attended the vigil to support the campus community shared that while they were glad people could come together, they still had questions about what happened on their campus.
Read More‘Black Diary 1887’ expands to D.C. with GPS walking tours
Black Diary 1887 is a free GPS-guided walking tour app highlighting D.C.’s Black history, music, culture, and historic neighborhoods.
Read MoreWhite House Posts Black Mugshots on Social Media; It’s Racism
The president seized the Washington DC PD and the White House is posting mugshots as part of “Operation Making D.C. Safe & Beautiful.”
Read MoreTrump Takes Control of D.C. Police as Residents Push Back
Despite data showing a 35% decrease in violent crime in D.C. from the previous year, President Trump has declared a public safety emergency.
Read MoreJudge weighs government’s request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
Newly released FBI records uncover the extent of government surveillance and attempt to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. during the height of the civil rights movement.
Read MoreBlack athletes thrive at D.C.’s first U.S. Figure Skating club
Washington, D.C. launches its first U.S. Figure Skating Club, creating a space for Black and minority skaters to train, receive mentorship, and increase sports diversity.
Read MoreD.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
The mural and plaza were installed after George Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
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