This Day in Black History: May 11, 1968
The Poor People's Campaign arrives in Washington, D.C....
This Day in Black History: April 16, 1862
Slavery officially ended in Washington, D.C. on April 16, 1862....
Commentary: Education Disparities Persist in D.C.
The nation’s capital now has the worst racial achievement gaps in the country when it comes to educ...
Convicted D.C. Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo Expresses Remorse: "I Was a Monster"
Convicted D.C. sniper Lee Boyd Malvo expresses remorse: "I was a monster." The shooter tells famili...
The International AIDS Conference Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.
The 2012 International AIDS Conference brings together more than 20,000 researchers and advocates t...
Ben's Chili Bowl Honors President Obama, Bill Cosby, Donnie Simpson and Chuck Brown in Mural
The four are famous patrons of the Washington, D.C., restaurant....
D.C. Puppet March Planned to Defend PBS Funding
More than 1,600 puppets and public television supporters will gather on Nov. 3....
D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
After pleading guilty to bank fraud, D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown has resigned and faces up to...
Former D.C. Councilman Harry Thomas Jr. Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
Harry Thomas Jr. pleaded guilty to two federal crimes, admitting that he embezzled more than $350,0...
This Day in Black History: May 9, 1963
Arthur Wergs Mitchell, the first Black Democrat elected to Congress, died in Petersburg, Virginia, ...
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Washington D.C. Loses Black Majority
The Chocolate City is now officially not chocolate....
Study: D.C. Public Schools Have the Largest Achievement Gap
According to a 2011 federal education study, the gap between Black and white students in D.C. is tw...
Chrisette Michele Shares Favorite Fashion Brands and Style Inspirations
The singer was drawn to Audrey Hepburn's androgyny and Grace Jones' fade....
Washington, D.C.’s Black Community Has Developed Strong Connection With Redskins
Fifty years ago fans protested because the Redskins were the last segregated NFL franchise. Now the...
Newly Diagnosed HIV Cases Down in Washington D.C., But Epidemic Still Persists
Chocolate City's health department releases a new report that finds few ups and more downs when it ...
Tasha Smith: “People Should Celebrate Tyler Perry”
The "For Better or Worse" star defends the movie mogul to critics and says she’s can’t be typecast....
Artist Peekaso Dedicates Portrait to Chuck Brown
Celebrity painter pays homage to Chuck Brown....
Aretha Franklin To Be Honored in Washington D.C.
The Queen of Soul gathers a new award....
Kerry Washington: "I Love Playing a Complicated Woman"
The actress talks to BET.com about her new ABC drama, Scandal....
