The Democratic National Convention in Chicago aimed to be the most sustainable in history, with efforts including composting, recycling, and carbon insetting, as well as donations to local nonprofits and a Travel Carbon Inset Initiative.

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The DMV region has shown its social, political and influential authority at the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Muriel Bowser leading the District's representation, advocating for D.C. statehood, and highlighting the importance of representation for Black women in politics.

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Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to offer inspiring words to incoming freshmen and their families, reflecting on her own experience and encouraging them to be leaders in the nation and the world.

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Jaia Thomas, founder of Diverse Representation, recently hosted a panel discussion at the White House to celebrate the achievements of Black women in the sports industry, highlighting pay discrepancies and discrimination in the workplace.

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Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris as incompetent and predicted that if she becomes president, the country will be a "giant fail," while praising his ability to connect with Black voters and his tax cuts.

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Kyle Arrington, a DMV native, and his fellow former Baltimore Ravens player Anquan Boldin, among others, met with Greg Jackson, director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to discuss the disparate impact of gun violence affecting communities of color.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, citing his diverse background and accomplishments in education, politics, and leadership.

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More than 100 Congress members listened intently as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflected on 292 days of war between Israel and Hamas, a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of more than thousands Palestinians and worldwide protests, including in the nation capital this week. Despite calls for a ceasefire right outside the convening, […]

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The Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are teaming up to fund initiatives that honor the brave suffragettes of the 19th and early 20th centuries and celebrate their work and legacy. Uplifting women’s advocacy is not new to Delta Sigma Theta. The 22 founders of the sorority are celebrated for their […]

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has donated $1 million to the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation to fund initiatives and a monument honoring the brave suffragettes of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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