Posts Tagged ‘Washington D.C.’
Trump Resurrected the Statue of a Slave Owner. Its Pedestal Cost Taxpayers $527K.
The high cost to move the statue from Wilmington, Delaware reflects the unusual rush job for the country’s birthday.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The Washington Bee Newspaper is Published
The newspaper, with the logo “Sting for Our Enemies – Honey for Our Friends,” was one of two Black papers in the DC area.
Read MoreThe UnThe Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museumcertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum
The small museum has had to battle for space, attention, identity and funding, with the latter an increasingly difficutl fight.
Read MoreBroccoli City Festival 2026
Get ready, because the Broccoli City Festival is officially taking over Washington, D.C. on July 11th and 12th, 2026! This isn’t just another music festival; it’s a high-energy celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community impact.
Read MoreMLK 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.
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