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By: Marinela Rivas

PEACE, LOVE, AND BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK

By Savannah Grooms                                                              April 22, 2023 From crispy fried chicken wings...

Kenneth Blakeney is Building a Winning Culture at Howard University

By: Brett Fauntroy Kenneth Blakeney has managed to succeed at...

Teacher Shortage Creates Dangerous Cycle

By Lenaya Stewart UJW SPRINGDALE, Md. -- Maya Anderson sits staring at her math test. Her foot taps impatiently and she angrily wipes at the sweat on her forehead. This test is 30 percent of her grade, and she doesn't know the material. The clock ticks loudly in her ears as she closes her eyes and tries to remember the last few lessons her teacher taught but the loud voices coming from the other 37 people in her class makes it impossible for her to concentrate. Sighing, she turns her test over and gives up. This won't be the last time.

After Obama, Is Racism Really Dead?

By Najee Ellerbe UJW WASHINGTON -- The election of President Barack Obama is fueling a discussion among young African-American men about whether racism is dead in the United States. No question, Obama's election has been a source of pride and inspiration for people of color across the country and around the world. Many people have said it is a happening they never thought they'd see in their lifetime.

Music, Fighting Headline Go-Go Parties

By Kendra Johnson UJW UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - After being frisked by security, area teens enter the Showplace Arena where the annual Spring Peace Bounce is happening. They listen to their favorite Go-Go bands, dance the night away and simply have fun. Go-Go is funk-style music that started in Washington, D.C.

Local Government A Friend of Facebook

By Mariya Ilyas UJW ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Sixteen-yea r-old Ariel Smallwood of Bowie, Md., recently uploaded her pictures from a past weekend, talked to a friend in California, messaged another friend in Ohio, made reservations to attend Charles H. Flowers High School's "Class of '09 Party of the Century," joined the Duke Class of 2013 Group, and told the world she was having a great day. All without leaving her seat. With the rise of free social networking websites, particularly Facebook.com, more and more users have been able to "connect and share with the people in your life," as the site encourages.

Special Olympics Draws Teen Out of His Shell

By Taylor Valencia UJW STAFFORD, Va. -- He doesn't make eye contact with anyone sitting inches away from him. Slightly slumped and head leaned to the right, Alexander Juhna An stares at his lap, hands on his thighs. You wouldn't guess from his appearance but Alex is an athlete.