Arts Jul 01 Rashad draws critics and dismissal calls for defending Cosby Phylicia Rashad has found herself embroiled in controversy after expressing public support for Bill Cosby's release from prison, with some prominent Black voices calling for her dismissal as dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts.
Economy Jun 24 CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it’s the last time The evictions moratorium is extended from June 30 until July 31.
Nation Jun 04 USDA sending $1 billion in funding to country’s food bank networks The Department of Agriculture is sending $1 billion to the country's food bank networks, seeking to expand the reach of the system and revamp the way food banks acquire and distribute aid.
Arts May 26 Howard University names College of Fine Arts for Chadwick Boseman Howard University announced that it will name its newly re-established College of Fine Arts after famed alum Chadwick Boseman. The Black Panther star, who died of cancer last year at 43, graduated from Howard in 2000.
Arts May 12 Phylicia Rashad to lead Howard College of Fine Arts Famed actor Phylicia Rashad is returning to her alma mater as the new dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts.
Nation May 10 D.C. aims for full reopening, with masks, by June 11 Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled a two-stage plan, with capacity restrictions on most indoor activities lifting on May 21, with the exception of bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues.
Politics Apr 22 D.C. statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House of Representatives approved a bill to make the nation's capital the 51st state.
Nation Mar 29 Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who've fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Economy Mar 26 The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do? Housing advocates are expressing confidence that the ban running through March 31 will be extended. But they also warn that the existing moratorium hasn't been a blanket protection and that thousands of families have still been evicted.
Nation Mar 04 Law enforcement on alert after plot warning at U.S. Capitol Law enforcement is on high alert after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the U.S Capitol again.