Black Maternal Health Week is being commemorated by health equity advocates across the D.C. area and nation to raise awareness and increase access to care in order to save the lives of Black birthing people, who are three times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts.

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Nemas Gardens is empowering communities in the DMV to become more self-sufficient and sustainable by teaching them how to grow their own food, while also raising awareness about the importance of controlling one's own food source.

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The fourth annual Black Women in Food Summit is taking place in D.C. April 23-25, bringing together chefs, business owners, authors, media personalities, food justice advocates, farmers, and culinary and beverage entrepreneurs to celebrate the influence of Black women in the food and beverage industries.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the 2026 District Sustainability Awards to seven local organizations and institutions for their efforts in promoting sustainable practices, while urging community members and leaders to remain resilient in the fight toward a greener, healthier city.

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The DMV area is full of events this weekend, ranging from outdoor movie nights and cultural mixers to workshops, festivals, and bowling extravaganzas.

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Building trust in AI requires more than just technological advancement, but also transparency, human oversight, and strong governance frameworks to ensure public confidence.

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Americans believe that what makes someone an American is being born in the U.S., caring for others, having diverse cultures, and having equal rights and justice under the Constitution.

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Kamala Harris has confirmed that she may run for president again in 2028, and while she is currently leading in the polls, it remains to be seen if Americans are ready to elect a woman of color to the highest office in the country.

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The United States, along with Israel, Argentina, the U.K. and the EU, opposed the U.N. resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity," which was seen as a profound moral failure and a refusal to confront the full weight of history.

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Rev. Dr. Wanda Bynum Duckett has combined traditional faith leadership with hip-hop and slam poetry to create a unique spiritual blend called "Sacred Slam", which has been successful in attracting both young and old to the pews.

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