Vernon Hawkins, a behind-the-scenes strategist and advocate for Black Washington, dies at 87. His legacy of improving lives will live on. https://t.co/3mtn5UFwk0
For America's 250th, I read Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on the House floor—for the first time in history.
His speech endures as a mirror & mandate for us all—to confront our inequities while fighting for an America as good as its promise.
Six people have been arrested and charged with plotting to steal at least 20 cars from the D.C. area and sell them to buyers in the U.S. and Ghana in West Africa. https://t.co/HTnjDJgewq
Critical #MissingPerson 14-year-old Zyon Moore, who was last seen in the 800 block of South Capitol Street, SW, on April 10, 2026.
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Critical #MissingPerson 14-year-old Khairi Simmons, who was last seen in the 1500 block of Kearny Street, NE, on Friday, April 10, 2026
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