One century ago, Hattie Sewell, a Black woman, was awarded the contract to operate a teahouse at Peirce Mill. By many accounts, she was a successful businesswoman who increased the […]
On March 4th, learn more about the man behind Melvin C. Hazen Park – and the people he helped displace at Fort Reno Park
For decades as a city surveyor, Melvin C. Hazen had a vision for Tenleytown, which included a park at Fort Reno. Standing in his way – a community of Black […]
A Black Lives Matter protest story: My journalism training didn’t prepare me for what I experienced
by Will Fowler Journalists are trained to be objective. From my first day in journalism school, the idea of unbiased, uninvolved reporting was drilled into my head. However, sometimes we […]
Updated: UDC is inviting us to a June 27 candlelight vigil for Black lives lost to police violence and white supremacy
UDC tells us that the program has expanded, so it’s now starting at 8:10 p.m. Saturday night instead of 8:30. The full schedule is below. Every night since Juneteenth, UDC […]
Business in Brief: Donating and demanding “Justice for George;” Outdoor dining options expand
by Will Fowler When businesses say “Black Lives Matter” Little Red Fox, Calvert Woodley Fine Wines and Spirits and other local businesses have made public statements in support of the […]
Opinion: The racist roots of DC’s limited voting rights
We published this op-ed in May 2017. by David Jonas Bardin Outright bigotry and minority voter suppression have undermined efforts to restore precious political rights of Americans in Washington, DC. […]
Mark Juneteenth at a Wilson High vigil, organize a socially distanced cookout, or make some noise for racial justice
Friday is Juneteenth, the 155th anniversary of the day word of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Texas. And because of the ongoing protests of police brutality and […]