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Hundreds of workers at Howard University Hospital say they are planning a one-day strike on April 11 to protest low paying wages.

Hundreds of Howard University hospital workers plan to strike over low wages

Apr 06, 2022
The labor union argues that nurses and other licensed healthcare professionals working at the hospital have been understaffed throughout the pandemic.
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Investigations
Team co-owner Dan Snyder speaks during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders. The NFL says it will investigate allegations against Snyder and team's workplace culture.

NFL says it will control investigation into Commanders owner Dan Snyder, not the team

Feb 09, 2022
Hours after the team's announcement of its independent investigation, the NFL said the team "would not control the probe."
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National
Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David speaks to supporters on Saturday Dec.19, 2020 during a get-out-the-vote event at a private residence in Dunwoody, Ga. David has filed a lawsuit against the organization in federal court, alleging that he was

First Black leader of Human Rights Campaign sues, says he was fired because of race

Feb 03, 2022
Alphonso David also said during contract negotiations HRC board members "acknowledged" that he was severely underpaid in comparison to his white predecessor "because of his race."
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Sports
Dan, left, and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity, on Wednesday. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker fo

The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders

Feb 02, 2022
The big announcement ends 18 months of research, focus groups and fan submissions for the organization's new identity and brand.
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Education
Howard University students gathered on campus to protest poor housing conditions and what they said was mistreatment by the university administration in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 25.

Howard University students reach an agreement with officials after a month of protest

Nov 15, 2021
Students at the prominent historically Black university in Washington, D.C., had been protesting poor housing conditions since Oct. 12. The details of the agreement were not immediately available.
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Pride Month
The art installation <em>E</em><em>quilateral Network</em> by Lisa Marie Thalhammer now graces the lawn of the National Building museum in Washington, D.C.

An Enormous Rainbow Mural Graces The National Building Museum Lawn During Pride Month

Jun 05, 2021
Lisa Marie Thalhammer's installation is inspired by Pierre L'Enfant's design for Washington.
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National Security
David O'Sullivan, ambassador of the European Union to the U.S., attends a signing ceremony in 2016 at the White House.

'They Conveniently Forgot To Notify Us': EU Diplomat Downgraded In D.C.

Jan 08, 2019
The chief of the EU Mission to the U.S. noticed he was called up last as he paid his respects to late President George H.W. Bush.
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The Torch
Soo An Yoo, a coach with Dominion Speedskating from South Korea, helps David Chun, 9, learn how to do tight turns as Kyubin Oh looks on.

A Short Track To The Olympics For Washington, D.C.-Area Speedskaters

Jan 27, 2018
The capital region has produced two of the U.S. Olympic team's eight speedskaters. Nearly a third of the short track speedskaters who qualified for Olympic trials this year came from D.C.-area clubs.
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National
This exhibit depicts the Bible's influence on American history.

New Museum Invites Visitors To 'Engage' With The Bible

Nov 10, 2017
The $500 million privately funded project focuses on biblical history, biblical stories and the Bible's impact on the world.
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