Washington Business Journal: Howard University receives largest-ever single donation
Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott said Tuesday she is making what is the largest-ever single donation in the history of Howard University.
Washington Business Journal: GOP Senate leaders say they oppose FBI HQ funding in Covid-19 relief…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he opposes the inclusion of $1.75 billion for a new FBI headquarters in the Covid-19 stimulus bill by Senate Republicans.
Washington Post: Wage gap robs black women in D.C. of almost $2 million over lifetime, analysis…
In the nation’s capital, a black woman makes 51 cents for every dollar a white man makes.
jonetta rose barras: Shaking up health care during a pandemic
In the middle of a deadly global health pandemic, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration has decided to shake up the city’s system for delivering health care to poor residents who are on Medicaid. Many of them are people of color and are…
Press Release: Norton Says Bill to Establish an Official Commission on the Social Status of Black…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 28, 2020
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today applauded House…
Washingtonian: Get Lobster Rolls Delivered by Robots From a New Virtual Clam Shack in Chevy Chase DC
Nantucket Clam Shack—from the team behind I'm Eddie Cano—blends beach vibes with tech efficiency.
DCist: ‘They’ve Missed So Much:’ As School Year Approaches, D.C. Teachers and Parents Push To Get…
When schools in Washington closed in the middle of March, Joseph Martin scrambled to start teaching online. He quickly adapted his class lessons, uploading math worksheets and videos of himself teaching to Microsoft Teams and ClassDojo for…
Washington Post: Howard University announces largest single-donor gift, from philanthropist…
Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott on Tuesday announced $1.7 billion in donations, including $40 million to Howard University — the largest gift from a single donor in the school’s 153-year history.
Washington Post: Metro, other transit providers plead for funding in second federal coronavirus…
The American Public Transportation Association is urging Congress to pass $32 billion for transit
Washington Post: Park Police chief says he knew Trump was coming, but Lafayette Square clearing was…
Gregory Monahan says need to build fence at park created urgency to forcibly evict protesters.