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RECAP: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ALC ’15 Informed…

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation welcomed thousands to the Nation’s Capital for the 45th Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter…

03.15.18

Police: D.C. Man Forced In Van, Sexually Assaulted…

Police in Washington D.C. are looking for seven suspects who allegedly forced a man into a van at gunpoint and…

08.04.15

UPDATE: No Evidence Of Shooting At Washington D.C.…

UPDATE: Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:55 AM EST: An unnamed official told the Associated Press that investigators found no evidence…

07.02.15

News Roundup: Univision Acquires TheRoot.com, Diddy Criticized For…

One of the leading sources for African-American news and commentary was recently sold to a major media company. Yesterday, it…

05.22.15

Nerd Prom: Inside Washington’s Wildest Week

Nerd Prom: New Documentary Exposes Over-Indulgent Activities During…

Some call it the “Nerd Prom,” others call it the “Oscars of D.C.” Now, a new documentary by Patrick Gavin…

03.15.18

Discover Ancient Africa’s Influence On American Federal Symbols…

According to author and historian Anthony Browder, the dollar bill, Washington Monument and the Library of Congress are all dripping with…

04.17.21

Victims’ Kin Speak Out As Thousands March In…

Washington, D.C. hosted the most high-profile and traditional of Saturday’s protests against racial bias in the legal system. The march…

03.15.18

NewsOne Now Exclusive: Cathy Hughes Reflects On The…

In a statement released on Monday, November 24th, Radio One Chairperson and Founder, Cathy Hughes said the following about the passing…

04.17.21

Talking Voting, Hip Hop and Politics at CBCF…

Politicians, activists and business leaders converged on Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual Legislative Conference. During…

04.10.18

Obama Speaks At Black Caucus Dinner, Gives Holder…

President Barack Obama delivered the keynote at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual Phoenix Awards dinner Sunday. His speech touched on a…

03.15.18

Marion Barry Sets The Record Straight on ‘NewsOne…

Former Washington D.C. mayor, Marion Barry set the record straight about his 1990 drug arrest on “NewsOne Now” with Roland…

03.15.18

NewsOne Now Video Podcast: Marion Barry Sets The…

Podcast Download Former Washington D.C. mayor, Marion Barry set the record straight about his 1990 drug arrest on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin.…

06.19.19

D.C. Council Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Lower…

Marijuana decriminalization has now become a reality for residents in the District of Columbia, after the city council passed a…

06.19.19

Marijuana Likely To Be Decriminalized in DC?

Looks like leaders for the District of Columbia think it’s high time to stop jailing small-time users of marijuana. According…

06.19.19

Radio One’s Sheila Stewart Passes Away

RADIO ONE ANNOUNCES PASSING OF NEWS & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR SHEILA STEWART SILVER SPRING, MD, OCTOBER 24, 2013 – Radio One…

06.19.19

How Two Sisters Got America Hunting For Our…

Natalie and Derrica Wilson Derrica Wilson Age: 33Title: Co-Founder & President, Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. Place of Residence: Washington,…

06.19.19

Search Continues For Unique Harris Who Disappeared In…

Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing…

06.19.19

Nas Helps Raise Money For Single Father Of…

Stanley Young, a Washington, D.C., single Father of eight children, is receiving help from rapper Nas (pictured) after his family’s home…

06.19.19

Mom Gives Birth On Washington D.C. Metro Station…

Shavonnte Taylor could have never imagined in a bazillion years that one day she would deliver her own baby on a…

06.19.19

D.C. Police Officer Allegedly Killed By Stepson Over…

Antwan Rayvon James, 27 (pictured left), is suspected of fatally shooting his stepfather, Washington, D.C. police officer, Joseph Burrough Newell,…

06.19.19