The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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On the inside: Rehabilitation programs key in successful reentry and anti-recidivism efforts
Black men disproportionately return to prison after being released, with 81% of Black offenders being rearrested within nine years of their 2005 release, compared to 75% of Hispanic offenders and 73% of White offenders.
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Multiple Red Line stations reopen after a summer of commuter nightmares
Four Red Line stations have reopened after construction work, while Silver Spring remains an active construction site for the Purple Line, with the MTA thanking customers for their patience.
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Loudoun School leaders consider allowing Narcan possession for students 16 and over
Loudoun County Public Schools is considering allowing students aged 16 and older to carry Narcan, a nasal medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, in school, in response to a rise in opioid overdoses.
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Meet Alan Henderson, the D.C. content creator working with Snapchat
Alan Henderson, a content creator and entrepreneur, has been selected for Snapchat’s 523 program, which supports diverse creators and small, minority-owned companies, and is set to receive $120,000 and resources to enhance his content and monetize it on Snapchat.
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Montgomery County Board of Education moves to install vape detectors in high schools
Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland has approved a plan to install vape detectors in all high schools this year in an effort to combat the growing problem of students vaping.
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Fight For Children prepares D.C. youth for school year on Youth Sports Day
Fight For Children hosted a Youth Sports Day on Aug. 24, providing free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and access to recreational activities and resources to improve the lives of youths in the Washington D.C. area.
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DOT announces reopening of D.C. bridge after 2021 collapse
The District Department of Transportation has re-opened the Lane Place Pedestrian Bridge in Ward 7, which had been closed since a truck crashed into it in 2021, using $17 million in federal emergency funds to replace the bridge and ensure safe transportation options for all residents.
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LeBron James Family Foundation inspires a blueprint for community empowerment
The LeBron James Family Foundation has become a national model for athletes, entertainers and politicians, providing comprehensive support to over 1,400 students in the Akron area and redefining the concepts of family and community.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is hitting the road to promote her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote her new memoir, “Lovely One”, which traces her family’s rise from segregation to her confirmation as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court in one generation.
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Nick Arrington, hometown reality star, throws out the first pitch at Nationals stadium
Nick Arrington, a prominent cast member on Bravo network’s “Summer House: Martha\’s Vineyard”, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Nationals versus Chicago Cubs game on Aug. 30, celebrating HBCU/Divine Nine Day.
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Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Aug. 24 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, featuring two-time Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall and over 90 authors, book signings, and book reading sessions for children.