Fellow Ozians, let us rejoicify! The first official trailer for @WickedMovie: Part One is here! #WICKED

Circling back 💪🏽: After seven years at the helm, MLK50 founder Wendi C. Thomas will step down as executive director. We’re excited to announce Thomas will return to her first love as an investigative editor and reporter. Read more about this new chapter bit.ly/4al0Mib

Described by her colleagues as a “generous and thoughtful” person and “empathetic and compassionate journalist,” whose “grit” and “thirst for accountability is invigorating,” Katy is also a peer mentor at The Post.

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For Jewish college students, this is a moment of intense and sometimes conflicting emotions that have left many pinballing: worry over Israel’s safety, the hostages, fear of rising antisemitism, empathy for Palestinians. Laura Meckler and Michelle Boorstein washingtonpost.com/education/2024…

Congrats, Olivia Diaz!

What it takes to run a metro newspaper in the digital era, according to four top editors

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I’m absolutely thrilled to announce Society of Professional Journalists new executive director! After a thorough search, the choice was clear that she is the leader our organization needs at this point in time. Congratulations Caroline Hendrie! Looking forward to working with you.

In 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled [Berman v. Parker] that a property could be condemned and taken by the federal government to beautify a community and benefit the public. This ruling ushered in a wave of urban renewal in Southwest D.C. displacing 30,000–mostly Black residents.

Welcome, Chastity! Look forward to working with you

Vince Carter & Walter Davis Elected To Naismith Hall Of Fame 🙌

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A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, producing tremors that were felt in New York City and as far away as Maryland and Connecticut.

The quake hit at 10:23 a.m. near Lebanon, N.J., the U.S. Geological Survey reported. wapo.st/3U4XmLv

Some parents and child-care advocates worry cuts to the pay equity fund could lead to an exodus of early educators and higher day-care fees.

More from Lauren Lumpkin
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Congrats, Laney Crawley!

📢FINAL CALL!

Don't miss out on your chance to meet with top journalism outlets at the D.C. Journalism Job Fair on April 6!

Today is the deadline to register! No walk-ins will be accepted. eventbrite.com/e/2024-dc-jour…

The latest #FAFSA hiccup
As colleges receive FAFSA records, some ask: ‘How do we trust this data?’ wapo.st/4azS28t

BREAKING: Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win the best supporting actor Oscar, has died at 87. apnews.com/article/louis-…

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D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and Ted Leonsis, owner of the Wizards and Capitals, said Wednesday they were finalizing a deal that — if approved by the D.C. Council — would keep the teams in downtown D.C. until 2050
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