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WHCA To Honor Pioneering Black Women Journalists

Pioneering journalists Alice Dunnigan and Ethel Payne will be posthumously honored by the White House Correspondents’ Association.

by Brandee Sanders
04.30.22
Handcuffed Prisoner

Black Man Spent Years In Prison–No Conviction

Emanuel Fair lost more than eight years of his life—which he spent in lockup without a single conviction. Fair is…

by Zack Linly
04.01.22
Confident young black businesswoman

Washington-Based Black Women-Led Nonprofits Receive $1.05M In Grants

The Black Future Co-op Fund has donated $1.05 million to Black women-led organizations on the frontlines fighting for justice in…

by Brandee Sanders
03.26.22
Tiffany Capri Hainesworth Tequila

TCapri Tequila Founder Wants To Diversify Spirits Industry

Tiffany Capri Hainesworth made history as the first Black woman to solely own a tequila brand.

by Brandee Sanders
02.27.22
Washington DC, Howard University campus sign

Howard University Receives Historic Donation

Howard University was gifted a $5 million endowment from alumni couple Eddie C. Brown and C. Sylvia Brown.

by Brandee Sanders
10.16.21
Rosa Franklin

Washington State’s 1st Black Woman Senator Honored

A Washington park has been renamed to honor Rosa Franklin; the state’s first Black woman senator.

by NewsOne Staff
10.03.21
Emzayia and Zyeshawne Feazell

Mom Advocates For Twins Traumatized By Cotton Project

14-year-old twins Emzayia and Zyeshauwne Feazell say they were subjugated to humiliation after their social studies teacher required their class…

by Charise Frazier
10.05.21
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White Foster Mom Medically Abused Black Child: Police

Investigators uncovered a dark and disturbing case in which a Washington foster mother, 31-year-old Sophie Hartman, made her daughter undergo…

by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
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Phylicia Rashad Named Howard’s Dean Of Fine Arts

Legendary director and actress Phylicia Rashad has been appointed to serve as the dean of Howard University’s College of Fine…

by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Doctors play a critical role in improving the standards of healthcare

Doctor Opens State’s 1st Black-Owned Primary Care Practice

Dr. Margaret Towolawi is the woman behind the first Black-owned direct primary care clinic in the state of Washington.

by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
Washington DC, Howard University campus sign

Howard Receives $1.59M Grant For Vaccination Efforts

Howard University has received a $1.59 million endowment to help with vaccination efforts in communities that have been hit hardest…

by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
NFL-Washington Football Team hosts the Philadelphia Eagles

Jennifer King: NFL's First Black Woman Assistant Coach

Jennifer King has made history as the NFL’s first Black woman assistant coach.

by NewsOne Staff
08.30.21
Washington DC, Howard University campus sign

Howard University Given $1M For Women’s Leadership Center

Howard University received a $1 million gift for the creation of a women’s leadership center.

by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
NFL: FEB 01 NFL Honors Red Carpet

Ciara And Russell Wilson Fund Washington Charter School

Songstress Ciara and her husband NFL player Russell Wilson donated $1.75 million to fund a charter school.

by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Tom Ford: Autumn/Winter 2020 Runway Show

Ciara, Russell Wilson Combat Hunger During COVID-19 Crisis

Ciara and Russell Wilson will donate one million meals to help people battling food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

by NewsOne Staff
10.08.21
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

‘Young People’s Literature’ Ambassador: Jason Reynolds

Award-winning author Jason Reynolds has been appointed National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress.

by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Portraits - Washington, DC

Obama Portraits To Embark On National Tour

The Obama portraits will embark on a national museum tour in 2021.

by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
Azel Prather Jr.

Kindergarten Teacher Shares Details Of Self-Care Day

A D.C. kindergarten teacher talks to NewsOne about the self-care day he put on for his students.

by A. Woods
10.07.21
SWEDEN-MUSIC-JIMI HENDRIX-CONCERT

Seattle Post Office Renamed After Jimi Hendrix

The late legendary music artist Jimi Hendrix will have a post office named after him in his hometown.

by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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RunGrl Empowers Black Women Long Distance Runners

Two women in Washington, D.C. have joined forces for the creation of a digital platform designed to empower Black women…

by NewsOne Staff
08.12.18
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