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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
05.16.21
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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Thousands Possibly Affected By Contaminated Water In D.C.

There is a boil water advisory.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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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
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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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Bizarre Video Resurfaces Of Devonte Hart

The video has been circulating on social media.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
Baton Rouge Reels In Aftermath Of Ambush Shooting Killing Three Police Officers
Devonte Hart Missing After SUV Goes Off Cliff

His adoptive parents were reportedly abusing the children.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
March For Our Lives In Washington, DC
MLK’s Granddaughter Speaks At March For Our Lives

On Saturday, during the March for Our Lives protest, Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter Yolanda Renee King delivered a powerful…
by NewsOne Staff
03.25.18
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