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Let’s Talk: October 4th Wintley Phipps, Founder of the Dream Academy LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, & SHARE!! www.washingtoninformer.com In this episode of WIN-TV, Singer-Songwriter and Founder of the Dream Academy, Wintley Phipps, speaks with Denise Rolark Barnes about the mission and goals of the Dream Academy, and how it has impacted the lives of young people across […]

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Kamala Harris & Beyoncé Say: Get in Formation and Vote for Freedom https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-houston-rally-abortion-rights/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-houston-rally-abortion-rights/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:08:13 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217408

Kamala Harris held a huge rally in Houston, Texas, to expose the danger of Trump abortion bans, spotlight down-ballot power, and demonstrate confidence heading into the final stretch of the election.

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Black Artists of DC to Hold 4th Annual Original Fine Art Postcard Sale https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-artists-dc-postcard-sale/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-artists-dc-postcard-sale/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217405

The Black Artists of DC are hosting their fourth annual Original Fine Art Postcard Sale from Nov. 9-10, featuring works from local, regional, national and international artists, with all proceeds supporting the organization's residency exhibitions and activities.

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Gun Industry Exposed: Secret Customer Data Used to Influence U.S. Elections https://www.washingtoninformer.com/gun-industry-shares-customer-data/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/gun-industry-shares-customer-data/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217401 a rifle and a handgun on a desk

The National Shooting Sports Foundation secretly shared sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of customers with political operatives without their consent, forming the backbone of a massive political database that influenced elections for over two decades.

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Biden-Harris Administration Seek to Expand Relief for Student Loan Borrowers https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-administration-expands-student-debt-relief/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-administration-expands-student-debt-relief/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:29:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217397 **FILE** Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and the U.S. Department of Education is working to help borrowers facing financial hardship through proposed regulations. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Biden-Harris administration has proposed new regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship, by allowing the Secretary of Education to forgive loans in cases of severe hardship or unjustified collection costs.

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Vincent Gray to Make No More Votes for Rest of D.C. Council Term https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vincent-c-gray-dementia-health-challenges/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vincent-c-gray-dementia-health-challenges/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217392 **FILE** D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation for the rest of the council term. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray, a two-time stroke survivor, has revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation due to early stage dementia, and has expressed confidence in his colleagues to continue tackling the issues of the day.

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In Final Push, Harris Labels Trump a Fascist, Urges Americans to Defend Democracy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-harris-2024-election/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-harris-2024-election/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217302 Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has sent shock waves far beyond the Democratic National Convention, energizing battleground states that will decide the 2024 election. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has warned of the dangerous path former President Donald Trump represents, while Republican nominee Donald Trump has doubled down on inflammatory language, suggesting that he would use the military to target domestic "enemies."

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Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ovarian-cancer-treatment-african-descent/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ovarian-cancer-treatment-african-descent/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217307 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers Dr. Sophia George (pictured) and Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent. (Courtesy photo)

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are leading a study to address the underrepresentation of Black women in clinical trials for the drug niraparib, by enrolling women of African descent in a study in Nigeria to understand how they metabolize the drug.

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces ‘The Vaults,’ a New Luxury Suite Experience at Capital One Arena https://www.washingtoninformer.com/capital-one-arena-vault-suites/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/capital-one-arena-vault-suites/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217381 **FILE** Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (APK, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment has announced plans to build The Vaults, a set of luxury suites at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., which will offer a unique and luxurious fan experience and set a new standard for premier hospitality in the DMV region.

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Prince George’s County Arts Center Hosts Opening Receptions for Powerful Exhibitions https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-exhibitions/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-exhibitions/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217377 Kristina Penhoet's "When We Are They Are Us" (Courtesy of pgparks.com)

The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County, Maryland, is hosting two opening receptions for exhibitions featuring the works of artists Kristina Penhoet and Cora Olson, exploring themes of societal paralysis, gender equality, and household economics.

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