Unlock the Box organized a rally in D.C. to raise awareness of the adverse effects of solitary confinement in D.C. Jail and to call for the implementation of the ERASE Act, which would prohibit the use of solitary confinement except for brief periods for individuals at risk of self-harm.

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Greater Washington Urban League's By Our Hands program granted eight culinary talents $10,000 to help sustain their businesses amid a rocky economy, emphasizing the importance of communal support and societal change.

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The Chesapeake Climate Action Network has accused Washington Gas of failing to fix cancer-causing gas leaks and mismanaging funds to meet the District of Columbia's climate goals, while a resident has claimed the company's negligence nearly killed her and her dog.

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Rahiel Tesfamariam, author of "Imagine Freedom: Transforming Pain into Political and Spiritual Power," emphasized the need for African Americans to cultivate stronger ties with Africa beyond cultural appreciation, and highlighted the similarities between the African freedom struggle and the challenges faced by Black Americans in the United States.

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Black Health Connect hosted its second annual conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss health care challenges within the African diaspora and create solutions to fix these problems, while organizations such as The Distant Relatives Project and Black Health Connect Africa are working to improve health equity in Africa.

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Amazon has launched its Drone Academy at Howard University to promote diversity in STEM fields, with the program aiming to provide students with the opportunity to understand the mechanics of drones and the importance of representation in the field.

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Chidi Ononuju, founder of the Africa World Art Gallery in Northwest D.C., is expanding his mission to include white women artists, in an effort to promote inclusiveness and diversity in the art world.

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Nigerian singer-songwriter TolumiDE is advocating for artists' rights in the face of fast-advancing artificial intelligence, and is also promoting her music genre of "Suya Soul" which blends Afropop, Soul and R&B.

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Robert Jackson, a successful media professional, overcame numerous trials to become a success story, and now runs a non-profit organization to teach students with learning disabilities how to navigate the media landscape and learn technical media-related skills.

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Marc Bamuthi Joseph, a first-generation American and cultural-maker, serves as the artistic director of social impact at the Kennedy Center, ensuring all people have access to the arts and addressing the racial challenges faced by Black Americans.

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