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The article focuses on the mass shooting tragedy held on December 14, 2012, inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It states that the culprit Adam Lanza killed his mother and thereafter, killed twenty first-grade students inside the school and their teachers. It further reflects on the views and reactions of people regarding the tragedy.

The article offers information on the political condition of political council member Michael Brown regarding the U.S. elections. It informs that Brown presented a proposal to create legal Internet gambling in the U.S. Budget Control Cycle in 2011 in order to generate revenue for the nation. It reports that Brown is entangled with a succession of financial issues which include no payment for income and property taxes, drivers' license has been yanked five times.

The article focuses on the achievements of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the 112th congress. It highlights that the vision of the CBC founding members is to promote the public welfare through legislation which was designed to meet the needs of millions of neglected citizens. It further mentions the achievements of the CBC including legislative draft, workshops and job fairs for improving the educational outcomes for African-American students.

The article discusses annual fashion show Runway Youngins' Go Green with the theme of protecting and saving the planet, at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, a recreational center in Washington DC.

The article recognizes the athletic abilities of senior citizens in District of Columbia and discusses achievements of many senior citizens in various sporting events.

The article discusses non profit organisation, Museum for Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBIE) whose goal is to build wealth through asset ownership and income. Topics include invention of hair products by chemists Dr. Tiffani Bailey Lash and Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy at haircare company Tea and Honey Blends, creation of a demand driven market, creativity of black entrepreneurs, culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. John Whitman, MBIE co-founder discussed the success of the exhibits.

The article offers information on U.S. political candidate Yvette Alexander, who has retained her U.S. Council member seat for ward 7 by defeating U.S. Republican candidate Ron Moten on November 6, 2012 elections. It states that the voters bested Moten with 88 percent or almost 25,000 votes and she received a little more than 3,500 in total.

The article offers information on a recent announcement made by the district government of U.S. that offers temporary amnesty program. This program allows U.S. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) customers to secure their business licenses even if they are operating without permits. Besides all this, the home-based enterprises will also need to have Home Occupancy Permits.

The article informs that natives of District of Columbia will take part into vote polling for the election of the U.S. president and various local seats on November 6, 2012.

The article discusses the program DC Hunger Solutions [DCHS] Food Stamp Challenge held in Washington D.C. during October 2012, consisting the challenge of survival by an individual for a period of a week with 30 U.S. dollars. It mentions the data from Washington D.C. Department of Health and Human Services on providing 137,000 individuals with food stamps, and highlights the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the support for buying foods to the low income households.

The article focuses on projections on the buying power of African-Americans. It discusses the "African-American Consumers: Still Vital, Still Growing 2012 Report," by Nielsen and the National Newspapers Publishers Association released during the 42nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation on September 21, 2012. It discusses the significance of findings on the economic force of the race and the African-American press and advertising.