Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon Stresses the Importance of Organization
Four Black women leaders spoke about their work, current challenges facing the Black community and nation, and offered calls to action at the Trice Edney News Wire’s annual Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon in D.C.
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D.C. Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Gopuff for Misclassifying Workers, Avoiding Wage Laws
The District of Columbia Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Gopuff for misclassifying its delivery workers as independent contractors, denying them minimum wage, overtime, paid鈥
Furloughed Federal Government Workers Continue to Seek Employment
Furloughed federal contractors and employees, including Necilia Jones, have been forced to find new jobs due to the Department鈥
The Social Security Fairness Act, Signed by Biden, Kicks In
The Social Security Fairness Act has become law, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, and鈥
Pink Tie Party Celebrating the Beauty and Breadth of D.C., Cross Cultural Connections
The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party was held at Union Station, celebrating diversity, District culture and the鈥
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Business
Flowers, Family are Keys for Lee Flower and Card Shop Leader Stacie Lee Banks
Lee’s Flower and Card Shop Inc., founded by William and Winnifred Lee in 1945, has been honored by The Washington Informor for its dedication to the鈥
Washington Business Journal to Honor CEOs of Strativia and Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
Kenneth Kelly, CEO of Strativia, and Girardo Smith, CEO of the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, were two of the 25 honorees for the Washington鈥
Edwards Tapped to Lead Maryland Bankers Association
Tisha S. Edwards has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Maryland Bankers Association, where she will lead the banking industry and鈥
‘Virginia Has Jobs’ Initiative is Launched
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has launched the “Virginia Has Jobs” initiative to connect job seekers with the Commonwealth’s thriving economy, which has added over 265,000鈥
Side Hustles Become a Necessity for Millions as Costs Rise
Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle to help cover daily expenses, with 71% earning less than $500 monthly, and most earning lower incomes鈥
DMV
‘Dance Like There’s Black People Watching’ is a Hilarious, Timely Show That Offers Tons of Laughs, Reality Checks and Healing
Second City’s “Dance Like There’s Black People Watching” is a hilarious and thought-provoking show that offers a large dose of reality and healing, and is not鈥
What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?
Ozempic, a prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes, has become popular for weight loss due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels鈥
Durant, Wilson, Lyles, Many DMV Athletes Secure Gold During Paris Olympics
Maryland athletes Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Quincy Wilson, Noah Lyles, and Masai Russell won a total of 11 gold medals for the United States at鈥
Mastering the Pursuit of Property, Pursuit of Happiness, ‘Moving on Up’
Black homeownership in the U.S. is still far behind that of other racial and ethnic groups, but initiatives and programs have been implemented to increase鈥
Red Lobster Closes Dozens of Restaurants Nationally
Red Lobster has closed nearly 50 locations nationally, including three in the DMV, due to financial losses and the sale of their majority stake to鈥
Our House D.C.
Top 8 Things to Know When Buying a Condo in the District
Washington, D.C. is a rental-based city, but there are several initiatives available to encourage homeownership, including the Inclusionary Zone program and the鈥
Ward 7, 8 Residents Combat Displacement of Gentrification by Sheltering in Place
Historic Anacostia and other communities are experiencing gentrification, causing many of its residents to lose their homes and the community’s culture and鈥
Legislation Focused on Speedy Evictions May be Chance for Some Renters to Consider Homeownership
The District’s affordable housing units are experiencing low rent collections, prompting the mayor to introduce legislation to restore rent and eviction notices鈥
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George鈥檚 County
Prince George’s County Business Update
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. is opening a new office in College Park, Maryland, supported by the University of Maryland’s Quantum Startup Foundry and funding from the鈥
Prince George’s County’s Top Young Spellers Compete in 2025 Regional Spelling Bee
11-year-old Abigail Adegbite won the Prince George’s County Spelling Bee on March 14, advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May, and receiving a鈥
Braveboy Declares Victory, Hawkins Concedes
State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy and Shayla Adams-Stafford are still leading in the race for Prince George’s County executive and District 5 Council member, respectively, as鈥
Wells Fargo Hosts Student Athlete Leadership Symposium at CIAA
Wells Fargo leaders held a panel discussion at the CIAA basketball tournament to empower student-athletes by showcasing employment opportunities and highlighting the bank’s support for鈥
Hotel at the University of Maryland Named 7th-Best Hotel in State
The Hotel at the University of Maryland has been ranked as the seventh-best hotel in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, and was also鈥
AARP DC (sponsored Content)
Community
Shanklin Hall Seeks $200K for Expansion
Shanklin Hall, a social club in Northwest, is raising $200,000 to expand its Adams Morgan location with the help of everyday investors on SMBX Marketplace.
Second Look Act Advances Through House of Delegates
The Second Look Act, a bill aimed at addressing racial disparities and justice issues, passed the House of Delegates with a vote of 89-49, and鈥
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis to Discuss Slavery’s Enduring Impact at Busboys and Poets
Civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. will discuss his new book, “The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy,” at a free event鈥
During House Recess, Bowser and Others Press for Passage of Bipartisan Amendment that Preserves FY 2025 Budget
The Senate has passed an amendment to restore $1.1 billion of the District’s local dollars for the current fiscal year, but it remains to be鈥
Adam Levin: The Latest Leader at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center
Adam Levin, grandson of the founders of Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, has been honored by The 番茄社区app for his contributions to the community鈥
Let’s Talk
Video: Juanita 鈥淏usy Bee鈥 Britton Showcases Black Artists at Anacostia Art Gallery
Juanita 鈥淏usy Bee鈥 Britton hosted a special showcase featuring artists Marvin Sin and Akosua Bandele at the Anacostia Art Gallery on February 23rd. Located at 119鈥
Video: 2025 DC MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade
The 番茄社区app recaps the 2025 Peace Walk and Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at the CareFirst聽Arena聽formerly the Entertainment Sports Arena in Southeast on January鈥
Video: 鈥淭he Other Americans鈥 with Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Director Ruben Santiago Hudson discusses 鈥淭he Other Americans鈥 with 番茄社区app Contributing Writer; Brenda Siler. The two discuss the process of directing, casting and bringing鈥
Video: What to Expect from a Second Trump Administration
As the nation prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency after a shocking election, 番茄社区app staff; Stacy Brown, Micha Green and Publisher Denise Rolark鈥
Video: How to Maintain Holiday Traditions Through Food & Culture
Candi Dailey from the Potomac Hospitality Group speaks with Publisher, Denise Rolark Barnes, about the importance of continuing Black traditions through food and culture as鈥
LIFESTyle
Questlove Gives Us All of Sly Stone
Questlove’s new documentary “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” on Hulu explores the life of Sly Stone, the lead singer of Sly and the Family Stone, and how his mental health struggles affected his music.
Plant Swap Lounge Works to Build and Educate Community Through Nature
SwapDC, in collaboration with Grounded, hosted a “Plant Swap Lounge” event to promote a reconnection with the environment through fellowship, education and resource distribution, while鈥
Blacks in Wax Helps Build the Future, Preserve the Past
The Recreation Wish List Committee and Southeast Tennis and Learning Center presented the 19th production of “Blacks in Wax” to celebrate the 60th anniversary of鈥
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 20-23
This week offers a variety of events, including a femme art market, an interactive cookbook club, and a 90’s themed celebration, to keep your spirit鈥
Inaugural Service Reinforces the Role of Faith in Founding, Sustaining the Black Press
Black Press Sunday was held at Metropolitan A.M.E Church to celebrate the resilience of Black media and refuel the charge for Black America to continue鈥