by Stacy M. Brown and Mya Trujillo For many African American families, the cost of keeping the lights on and
Year: 2025
Howard University President Vinson Resigns, Frederick Returns to Lead HBCU
by Stacy M. Brown and Mya Trujillo Not even a full week into the fall semester, Howard University announced Friday
Trump’s Tax Policies Let D.C. Billionaires Pay Less Than Working Residents
by Stacy M. Brown Washington, D.C., is home to some of the richest people in America, and under President Donald
Under Trump’s Authoritarian Rule, Sleep Becomes a Matter of Survival for Black Americans
By Stacy M. Brown With President Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), attempts to erase African American
Norton Pushes Bill Requiring Body Cameras for Troops Deployed in D.C.
by Stacy M. Brown District of Columbia Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) has introduced legislation that would require members of
Trump’s Union Station Takeover Adds to Evidence of Dictatorial Grip
by Stacy M. Brown With each new move, President Donald Trump continues to tighten his control over the nation’s capital.
Former CDC Directors Warn Black Communities Most at Risk Under Trump’s Cuts
by Stacy M. Brown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in upheaval, and the consequences are falling hardest
With COVID Rising, D.C. Faces New Vaccine Restrictions Under Kennedy
by Stacy M. Brown COVID activity in the District of Columbia remains low, but federal health data shows infections are
New Smithsonian Memo Demonstrates a Fight with Trump over American History
by Stacy M. Brown The Smithsonian Institution has launched an internal review of its programming after President Donald Trump ordered
Bowser Announces Collective Bargaining Agreement; Critics Say She Showed No Fight
by Stacy M. Brown In a collective bargaining agreement signed Sept. 2, many local activists and residents argue that District