Mieshael Henry Makes History As The First Black Woman Drag Racer In California

In 2023, Mieshael Henry made history as the first Black woman drag racer in California when she joined D&M Racing LLC, piloting a 1968 Pontiac Firebird named Illicit.

Howard Students Express Concern Over Vie Towers Being Deemed ‘Uninhabitable’

College students and other residents of Vie Towers, an apartment complex in Hyattsville, were sent to bed without a water supply on Sunday, because of a power outage caused by a storm. The following day, they returned from classes without electricity in the hallways and stairways. As time went by, waiting for water and electricity to return, the city of Hyattsville posted an order to vacate the building.

Americans Reflect on Unhealthy Procrastination Habits

Sensa Health released a report highlighting the key factors that lead to procrastination and ways people can fight against it.

Trayon White’s Lawyer Questions D.C. Council’s Authority at Expulsion Hearing

The lawyer representing Ward 8 council member Trayon White at a public hearing on Tuesday claims that the D.C. Council lacks the authority to consider expulsion, because of “procedural deficiencies and defects.”

LA Residents Share ‘Terrifying’ Escapes From Wildfires

Maureen Douglas said it was terrifying to be among thousands of California residents in the Altadena, Pasadena and Arcadia areas who were forced to evacuate their homes to escape blazing flames.

Black Americans Protest Trump’s Inauguration on MLK Day

Despite most news focusing on President Donald Trump, Jan. 20 marked more than the inauguration: It was Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. To protest its overshadowing, many Black Americans boycotted white businesses.

The Pratt Free Market celebrates 2 months since its opening

The Pratt Free Market (PFM) is the first free grocery store in the Baltimore area. With its colorful, vibrant environment, the market resembles a typical grocery store and welcomes everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Professors express concern over the future of the United States Education Department

On Nov. 5, presidential candidate Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States (U.S.) and James David Vance became the vice president. Donald Trump’s and James David Vance’s Project 2025 plan includes abolishing the education department.

First-Time voters express excitement over participating in a historical election

Many first-time voters are heading to the ballots to participate in their first presidential election.

Black neighborhoods in Ward 1 lack access to affordable grocery stores

Gentrification has caused more liquor stores to move into black neighborhoods than grocery stores, causing some D.C. citizens to travel a long way to the nearest grocery store.