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Young men participate in the Young Doctors Project White Coat Ceremony on June 23. (Julian B. Kiganda/The ��app)

White Coats and Brotherhood: Young Black Men Reclaiming Their Story

by Julian B. Kiganda July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Young Doctors Project, a program founded in 2012 by Dr. Malcolm Woodland and Dr. Torian Easterling, aims to mentor young Black men and introduce them to careers in health and medicine, with a goal of creating a pipeline to education and medicine and a brotherhood of service.

**FILE** Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic leaders are criticizing the 51-50 Senate vote in favor of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” (Anthony Tilghman/The ��app)

Senate Votes in Favor of ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’: Top 5 Ways ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Drains Black America

by Stacy M. Brown July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Hampton University Pirates tackle a member of the Howard Bison football team on Sept. 21 during the Truth and Service Classic, often called the battle of “the real HU.” The Pirates defeated the Bison 27-20. (Abdullah Konte/The ��app)

‘Battle for the Real HU’ Kicks Off Sept. 20 at Audi Field

by WI Web Staff July 1, 2025July 3, 2025

Dr. Shawn Joseph is interim superintendent of Prince George's County Public Schools. On June 27 he unveiled his 100-Day Plan, with hopes to revitalize the school system. (Courtesy of Prince George’s County Public Schools)

Interim Prince George’s Schools Superintendent Unveils Plans for First 100 Days

by Hamil R. Harris June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

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Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Heads to Vote Today — Top 5 Ways It Drains Black America

by Stacy M. Brown June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

Microsoft’s Simeon Kakpovi is a Howard University graduate and co-creator of KC7, an intel cybersecurity game designed to teach users how to be a cyber detective. (Courtesy of Microsoft)

Microsoft’s Kakpovi Works, Plays Hard

by James Wright Jr. June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

**FILE** Attendees celebrating Pride at the WorldPride Parade on June 7 in Northwest D.C. In the District, local queer leaders leaders have continuously paved paths toward inclusivity and equity for all. (Robert R. Roberts/The ��app)

Celebrating the Evolution of Pride, Queer Culture in D.C.

by Jada Ingleton June 18, 2025June 20, 2025

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THE RELIGION CORNER: Skills That Stand Out — Bennett’s Summer Boot Camp for Teens

by Lyndia Grant June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

**FILE** People from InterPride march in the 2025 WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 7. For some, like those coming from Caribbean countries where the LGBTQ+ community is persecuted, Pride month allows radical declaration of existence. (Robert R. Roberts/The ��app)

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Caribbean Heritage Month: Young, Queer Caribbeans Reflect on Pride, Identity

by Mya Trujillo June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Tributes continue to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET's "Teen Summit," after her death at the age of 52. (Courtesy of Ananda Lewis via Facebook)

Tributes Continue to Pour In for Howard University Alum and Celebrated Host Ananda Lewis

by Stacy M. Brown June 12, 2025June 12, 2025