— Prince George’s County Tennis & Education Foundation — a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner — is featured on the official website of the United States Tennis Association in celebration of Black History Month. Click here to read an article that describes the program and the impact is has on young athletes in Maryland.
— According to WAMU, “the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is ending the city’s foster care program. It’s the first official fallout over the district’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage.” Click here for more.
— We learned earlier this week that last year’s economic stimulus plan helped add at least 1.6 million jobs. Despite the good news, a breakdown of the numbers shows an alarming disparity: the unemployment rate for those making $150,000+ is at three percent; it’s at nine percent for those in the middle income bracket; and it’s at 31 percent for those in the bottom 10 percent of income earners. Click here to read more.
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