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From comedians to rappers, many famous Black people have served in the United States military.
On the National Mall, tourists arriving in the nation’s capital are met with barricades and “Closed” signs as the shutdown halts operations at several federal attractions.
From Civil War pioneers to modern military leaders, these Black veterans spent time in the DMV area while serving their country and leaving lasting legacies.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
The president attended the Washington Commanders–Detroit Lions matchup for the NFL’s “Salute to Service” night — and received a custom jersey from team owner Josh Harris amid a mixed crowd reaction.
Senators Advance Tentative Deal to End Government Shutdown A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reached a tentative agreement to end the 40-day government shutdown, which has disrupted federal operations and delayed paychecks for workers. The deal includes a “minibus” funding package for certain departments, such as Agriculture, through the next fiscal year, and a […]
Lenny Wilkens was named an NBA All-Star player nine times over the course of his 15-year playing career ahead of his coaching shift.
In a city that knows the power of community, Jameel and Keisha McClain are preparing to make this Thanksgiving one Baltimore will never forget.
Diane Thorne's story illuminates the human cost of government dysfunction and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up when the system fails you.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Sunday’s matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. The game falls during the NFL’s annual “Salute to Service” weekend, which honors military members, veterans, and their families. According to team officials, Trump will attend as a guest in one of the […]
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Amid Restructuring Efforts Wendy’s has announced plans to close between 200 and 350 underperforming locations across the United States as part of a broader restructuring strategy. The closures, which represent a “mid single-digit percentage” of the chain’s approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants, will begin in late 2025 and continue through […]