Year: 2024

• Education
• Regular Column

College Admission and Financial Aid Decisions Delayed Amid Rollout Issue

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Stacy M. Brown Delays in financial aid decisions have tempered the excitement of many students who have...

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• Black History
• Regular Column

Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Stacy M. Brown Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity....

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• Education
• Regular Column

Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion in Student Debt Forgiveness for 153,000 Borrowers

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Stacy M. Brown In a significant move to alleviate the burden of student debt, the Biden administration...

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• Black History

Intriguing Insights: Joy Reid Explores Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ Love Story and Impact on Civil Rights

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Stacy M. Brown In an interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Let It Be Known” morning...

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• Business
• Regular Column

Whoopi Goldberg Pioneering Change with BLKFAM, a Groundbreaking, Black-Focused Streaming Platform

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Stacy M. Brown Television history, marred by a narrow portrayal of non-white characters, witnessed a transformative journey...

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• Black History

Reflections on Mike Malone: An Innovator with a Mission to Educate, Empower Black Youth Through the Arts

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Micha Green A leader in Washington, D.C.’s Black arts movement, Mike Malone’s work not only changed the lives of...

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• Black History

30 Years of Step Afrika: Bringing the Art of Stepping to the Masses, Honoring its Roots

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Micha Green Inspired by the sacred and celebrated traditions of African American sororities and fraternities, Step Afrika! has revolutionized...

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• General

African Americans’ Historic Contributions to Theater and Dance

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Jada Ingleton and Micha Green Throughout U.S. history, African American theatermakers and dancers have used their talents to educate,...

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• Black History

Mimi’s Musings: Black Entrepreneurs Ensure Ownership of African American Stories, Black Comedians Keep Audiences Laughing Despite Pain

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Micha Green It’s the final week of Black History Month, and The Washington Informer, following the Association...

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• Black History

Dick Gregory: An Accessible D.C. Comedy Legend and Activist

aavjtp1 March 3, 2024

by Sam P.K. Collins In 2017, Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory died in the District at the age of...

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