University’s Black community gives new voice to concerns
By Yasmine Cowan The University of Maryland’s (UMD) Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA) hosted a town hall,…
Neighborhood coalition supports seniors
By Maggie Attridge For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought social isolation and fewer opportunities to be involved…
New Hyattsville mural aims to start a conversation
By Christina Armeni A two-story Statue of Liberty sporting a pair of Air Jordans now lives on a wall…
Too much heat on the street? : Race and Equity Committee discusses policing
By Brandon Fastman During the last days of August, when another police shooting of an unarmed black person was…
Local singer-songwriter unites BLM protestors with music
By Anuoluwapo A. Adefiwitan As the day approached dusk on June 3, the smooth tones of Kenny Sway’s voice fell…
Briefs: July 2020 Edition
Black Lives Matter in Hyattsville’s city park Hyattsville resident Sage Morgan-Hubbard organized a community event, Family March for Black Lives,…
Lights in the darkness: Residents peacefully protest racism in America
By Lindsay Myers and Emily Strab Several local peaceful protests have garnered city-wide attention as the Hyattsville community grapples with…
From The Editor: Words aren’t enough against racism
By Maria D. James “Hello, Hyattsville.” These two words were the headline of my first column for this paper…
Black Lives Matter: A discussion of the movement in Prince George’s County
BY BRIANNA RHODES— Prince George’s County is home to the the wealthiest African-American majority community in the nation, according to…