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WHY THE AMERICAN DREAM CONTINUES TO BE A FANTASY FOR MANY BLACK AMERICANS

By 1965, the idea of the “American Dream” had become a valuable branding tool in strengthening the U.S.’s cultural and economic dominance around the world. It was both a convenient […]

Morning Roundup: Virginia Lawmakers Say State Delegate Didn’t Tell Them He Tested Positive For COVID-19

Virginia lawmakers say a State House member didn’t tell them he tested positive for coronavirus before meeting in-person. [Post] Metro says it’s made “significant progress” in solving issues identified in a safety audit earlier […]

SPLC’s Margaret Huang receives civil rights award at Washington Film Festival

The March on Washington Film Festival this week awarded Southern Poverty Law Center President Margaret Huang an award for her work with the Montgomery-based foundation. The festival honored Huang at […]

POLITICO Playbook: Here’s what’s in Boehner’s new book

WELCOME TO FALL. NEW … JOHN BOEHNER’S new book has a name, a cover and a release date — and it’s all as delicious as you would’ve hoped. — “ON THE […]

March On Washington Film Festival: Shedding Light On “Who Tells the Story”

While COVID-19 canceled a lot of cultural and social events, the pandemic has not stopped protests and the fight for equity and justice– as is the case with the March on […]

11 Virtual And IRL Things To Do This Week In D.C.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 OUTSIDE VOICES: The President Woodrow Wilson House is celebrating the centennial of the 19th amendment with an outdoor exhibit. Enjoy this week’s cooler weather and take in “Suffrage Outside!” […]