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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
07.12.21
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
06.08.21
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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
05.25.21
Jazz at Lincoln Center 2017 Gala "Ella at 100: Forever the First Lady of Song" - Arrivals

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
05.16.21
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
05.10.21
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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
04.19.21
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
01.31.21
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
11.16.20
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
11.15.20
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
04.01.20
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
03.31.20
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
03.31.20
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
03.31.20
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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
Water gushing from tap into bath containing bubble bath

Thousands Possibly Affected By Contaminated Water In D.C.

There is a boil water advisory.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
Gentrification In Progress tape in front of Brooklyn Museum...

Gentrifiers To Make Loud Music Illegal In D.C.

The BBQ Beckys and Permit Pattys of D.C. will be delirious with joy. 
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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Woman Arrested For Petting A Black Woman's Dog

She learned on this day.
by NewsOne Staff
05.18.18
The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells are some of the most important in medical research, are feuding

Henrietta Lacks’ Portrait Will Live At The Smithsonian

The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a painting of Henrietta Lacks.
by NewsOne Staff
05.13.18
Dedication, a must have for every successful entrepreneur

Black Entrepreneur Aims To Bridge DC’s Digital Divide

Aaron Saunders, Founder, Inclusive Innovation Incubator is aiming to bridge the digital divide in DC.
by NewsOne Staff
05.05.18
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