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A reduction in crime is no reason to celebrate

(Mark Gail / WASHINGTON POST)

Sonsyrea Tate Montgomery

It’s great that crime is down in Prince George’s County, but the region’s leaders have a ways to go.

Protecting the rights of convicted criminals

Rep. Hansen Clarke

OP-ED| Rep. Hansen Clarke (D-Mich.) on why he introduced a bill to ban employers from asking job applicants about arrest or conviction records until they have made a conditional job offer.

Supporting black businesses during the holiday season

Huda Mu’min

Whether you’re looking for a perfect floral arrangement, specialty item or other gifts, we have you covered with our Black-Owned Business Holiday Shopping Guide.

Amel Larrieux to perform at Howard Theatre Dec. 21

Lauren McEwen

The former member of 90’s R&B group Groove Theory is working on a new album called "Ice Cream Everyday.”

BrotherSpeak: Exploring the lives of black men

Chris Jenkins

Today, The Post begins a three part video series that asks: What do you fear, love and dream of?

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Things to do Dec. 20-26

Jillian S. Sowah

Enjoy a special holiday performance by Step Afrika! through Sunday at Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Vanished: The case of Tiffany Goines

Anqoinette Crosby

The RootDC is doing an occasional series that looks at the cases of local African Americans who have gone missing, but whose cases have not been featured by media outlets.

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The D.C. Metro Chapter of the Ladies of the 12 Days of Christmas holds holiday soiree

Dedicated to spreading Christmas-like cheer year-round, the D.C. chapter raised $25,000 for their charitable efforts.

Opening performance of “Christmas Gift!” at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Created and directed by Nolan Williams, Jr., this musical celebrates African American holiday traditions.

Students from D.C. schools explore Haiti with Global Kids

Fourteen D.C. students explored Haiti with Global Kids, a program that teaches students about global issues and more.

Howard University’s‘Dream Day’

Students interested in entertainment and fashion recently attended the first “Dream Day” event. Panelists included Angela and Vanessa Simmons, and Issa Rae.

ColorComm Brunch

More than 50 members of ColorComm, a networking organization for successful women working in communications, gathered at the home of Marcia Dyson on Nov. 17.

Cocktails for a Cause: Lady Von Elixir

DC politicos, influencers and entrepreneurs gathered to support the Lady Von Scholarship Fund, Inc. and Spelman College with a fundraiser at the Sofitel Hotel.

Election Night with The Root DC

D.C. residents and guests traveled to The Washington Post for a watch party held by local organizations and leaders.

D.C., Maryland residents cast 2012 ballots

DC, Maryland voters cast 2012 ballots

Washington, D.C. and Maryland residents visted their voter precincts to cast their ballots for president and local officials.

Story: Election Day in Prince George’s County

The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP’s 79th Freedom Fund Banquet

This year’s banquet theme was “Your Power, Your Decision, VOTE.” The keynote speaker was activist and poet laureate, Sonia Sanchez, who spoke to the crowd about doing “Pushups for Peace.”

Mary’s Center celebrates its annual Noche Tropical gala

Mary’s Center held its Noche Tropical gala Friday, October 19^th, at the Four Seasons Hotel. Emceed by NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer, the gala was attended by 350 guests and raised nearly $500,000 for the center.

‘Girlfriends Give Back’ at The Park

Girlfriends Give Back is a new initiative that held its inaugural fundraiser on Friday Oct. 26th at The Park at 14th. Those in attendance mingled, enjoyed foods and signature cocktails while raising money for Baby Love DC, a local charity.

D.C. youth celebrate National ‘Above the Influence’ Day at the Newseum

D.C. teenagers joined the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Above the Influence Campaign at the Newseum on Thursday, October 18, to celebrate the first National “Above the Influence” Day.

Howard alumni return to ‘The Mecca’

On Friday, Oct. 19 graduates of Howard University joined students and visitors for Howard homecoming 2012.

Alumni attend Howard’s 88th homecoming

Howard University alumni attended the homecoming parade, an alumni tailgate and ‘The Mecca Reunion’ Saturday.

Debate watching in the District

On October 2, BloggingToTheChoir, The RootDC and WestonTaylor Marshall hosted a watch party at Langston Bar and Grille. Jamal Simmons, a political analyst for CNN and MSNBC, offered post debate remarks.

Supporting black businesses during the holiday season

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Huda Mu’min

Whether you’re looking for a perfect floral arrangement, specialty item or other gifts, we have you covered with our Black-Owned Business Holiday Shopping Guide.

RGIII: If he’s a “cornball”, give us more

Alfonzo Porter

Opinion| When African Americans don’t follow the prescribed behaviors we inevitably get vitriolic hate from our own people.

‘Black Dynamite’: A perfect gift for the holidays

Clinton Yates

If you’re looking for a fun holiday gift, check out the way-out- there “Black Dynamite”.

Connecticut shooting: Too many shades of gray

Jennifer Gore

The issues of gun control and access for the mentally ill are hard to solve.

It’s time for a serious conversation about mental illness

Barbara Reynolds

Column| Discussions about gun control are meaningless unless the focus is also on mental illness.

A high price for school choice

Alfonzo Porter

The Brookings Institution ranked D.C. third among school districts that provide parents with options. But are all of these options really helping students?