Thousands of members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) gathered at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland to celebrate their 118th anniversary with a day of fellowship, fun, service, and a service project in partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank.

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In a historic year, President Biden signed the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, Virginia elected its first woman governor, Abigail Spanberger, the federal government reopened after 43 days of shutdown, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she is not seeking reelection.

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D.C. residents and activists are mobilizing to push for D.C. statehood, with Rep. Oye Owolewa (D-D.C.) and organizations such as Free DC and Long Live Go-Go leading the charge to protect D.C.'s home rule and promote self-determination.

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People in the Washington metropolitan area are facing many challenges, from job loss to homelessness, health care and housing issues, and high rental prices, due to Trump-era cuts and the recent federal government shutdown.

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Activists nationwide are pushing against voter suppression, working to uplift Black voters and the promises of the 15th Amendment, in the face of Texas Republicans passing new congressional maps to suppress Black leaders and disenfranchise African American voters.

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Leaders, residents and activists are calling for collective action and solidarity to defend democracy, demand diversity, and defeat poverty, while also advocating for the codification of civil rights, voting rights, reproductive rights, education, and health care.

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Despite efforts to erase African American history, justice advocates and organization leaders are emphasizing the importance of celebrating and preserving Black narratives through education, media, and storytelling.

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Local leaders, advocates, and experts are seeking solutions to address the wellbeing of DMV residents and all Americans in the face of federal funding cuts, sustainability initiatives, and increased energy demand, including the need for affordable and reliable energy, environmental justice, and early detection of health issues.

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Entrepreneurs and leaders are rallying to support Black businesses and promote economic equity in 2026, with a focus on empowering local businesses and creating jobs in Washington, D.C.

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