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Oct 23, 2021

Howard University Protest Continues For 10 Consecutive Days, Into Homecoming Weekend

The “Blackburn Takeover” continued during Howard’s homecoming weekend, as students camped outside to raise awareness about mold, rodents, and other unsanitary living conditions on campus.

Apr 29, 2021

Racine’s Office Wants To Seal Arrest Records On Behalf Of People Who Violated Protest Curfew

The Attorney General’s office will not prosecute 220 individuals charged with breaking curfew during Black Lives Matter protests last June.

Apr 14, 2021

Army Investigation Finds ‘Shortcomings’ In D.C. National Guard Helicopter Use During June Protests

The Army’s investigation into reports of low-flying helicopters launched during the protests following George Floyd’s murder in June 2020.

Mar 10, 2021

ACLU Calls For Reform In Report Alleging MPD Misconduct On Swann Street

The 18-page report is based on interviews with 50 eyewitnesses.

Jan 06, 2021

A Fatal Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol Leaves D.C. Under Curfew, Public Emergency

Egged on by President Trump, demonstrators pushed past police towards the Capitol, where they breached the building and sowed chaos inside. 

Dec 18, 2020

Proud Boys Leader Takes Credit For Burning D.C. Church’s Black Lives Matter Banner

Enrique Tarrio, the chairman of the group, claimed responsibility for the act, which authorities are investigating as a potential hate crime.

Dec 14, 2020

D.C. Police Detail Arrests, Damage From Weekend Pro-Trump Rally That Turned Violent

Police say they are currently investigating destroyed property at four D.C. churches — including the oldest Black Methodist church in D.C. — as hate crimes.

Dec 12, 2020

Four People Critically Injured In Downtown Stabbings During Night Of Violent Demonstrations

The four victims have been transported to a hospital, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.

Nov 30, 2020

For These Local Activists, Black Lives Matter Protests Came With A Price

Half a year of arrests and injuries at protests have strengthened organizers’ commitment to defunding the police — and left them exhausted.

Oct 22, 2020

At Tent City Protest, Local Activists Talk Education, Gather Resources For Winter

The list of organizations involved in the protest at the U.S. Department of Education is a who’s who of the D.C. activist community.

 
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