Maryland’s vaccine allocations will only cover half of its high risk healthcare workers, not including first responders and other prioritized groups.
Zeina Mohammed
Zeina Mohammed
Black restaurant owners need tech and each other, panelists say
Business owners and entrepreneurs emphasized the importance of technological literacy and brand collaboration during the DMV Black Restaurant Week virtual conference.
Latino voters seem to rebuke Trump in Arizona as Cuban Americans back him in Florida
Swing states swing both ways when it comes to Latino voters.
Ana Álvarez
Aaron Schaffer
GW students and nearby businesses prepare for potential election unrest
Last week, the university advised students to prepare for “election related disruptions” ahead of the presidential election, some listened.
DC Council candidates map out lines on police defunding
Calls to defund police forces have gained popularity across the country. Washington, D.C., is no exception. This year’s council candidates are running on multiple sides of the issue.
International observers — and the Carter Center — turn eyes on U.S. elections
Experts call militia activity and voter intimidation greater threats this year. They want to reassure voters their votes will count.
DC Council considers three police reform bills, advocates say it isn’t enough
Advocates of police reform say that the legislation currently under review is “inadequate” to reduce police abuse of power in the District.
Crowd rallies at Nigerian Embassy to decry police brutality
Hundreds gathered in front of the Nigerian embassy in D.C. to condemn brutality by Nigerian police. This protest follows two weeks of demonstrations in Nigeria and diaspora-led marches around the world.
Maryland judge temporarily blocks ICE deportation of man detained on church property
Twenty-two days after ICE detained him, Binsar Siahaan was given a chance to pursue asylum by a Maryland judge.
Promotional events fail to boost business for Black-owned Shaw restaurants
Owners of FishScale and HalfSmoke report disappointment with the lack of business brought by sweepstakes and D.C. Black Restaurant Week.
