The Wizard Girls will hold auditions, presented by Ciroc, for the 2014-15 squad on July 19. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the fee is $10 to try out. Participants should expect three rounds of choreography focusing on jazz and hip-hop genres. Qualified candidates should wear a two-piece ...

On June 14, Zion Baptist Church members walked from their original location in S.W. Washington D.C., where it started 150 year ago, to the current location, 4850 Blagden Ave., NW, to remember the past and celebrate the future. This commemorative act was an emotional roller coaster filled with ...

Victoria Hearst is a born again Christian who in 2001 was led to start Praise Him Ministries, a move she says was definitely God’s idea. With her passion for singing and acting, Hearst was on her own path until she realized that God had a different plan in store for her. She purchased and ...

Two Greek organizations will host events to commemorate the services of their leadership and members in Washington D.C. during the month of July.The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will hold its centennial celebration July 16-20 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in N.W. D.C. “It is ...

The Alexandria (Va.) Redevelopment and Housing Authority  (ARHA) is observing its 75th anniversary by adding a resident’s Wall of Fame to a list  of celebratory activities that  include  property tours and its annual Winter Wonderland Black Tie Gala in December. “What we were doing was just ...

Montgomery County police have identified, but filed no criminal charges against a 33 year-old Silver Spring, Md. woman as the possible driver of a sport utility vehicle that struck and killed 13-year-old Deborah Roxana Reyes Casasola while the girl watched soccer practice July 1. Police and the ...

The Safeway at Petworth celebrated its grand opening on June 28, bringing the community a sustainable new store nearly three times the size of the previous grocery. The long-awaited structure, developed by Duball LLC, measures more than 62,000 square feet and serves as the anchor for a ...

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies honored Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and its former President and CEO Ralph Everett June 25 for their work in making public policy equal and fair to all. “We stand on the shoulders of so many who gave their lives, their time, and their ...

The Department of Justice announced July1 that it will be co-hosting the historic program and celebration, “The 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Preserving Progress, Charting the Future,” with Howard University on July 15, 2014.  Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson ...

On July 12, Pep Rally for Peace in the Streets (PRPIS) will host its ninth annual “Feed the Homeless Community Awareness Day” at Freedom Plaza in the District. This year’s Pep Rally for Peace in the Streets (PRPIS) “Feed the Homeless” will focus is on feeding the homeless bringing attention to ...

On July 17, J Dilla fans from across the globe will join together to celebrate the life of the legendary hip hop producer at the 9thAnnual J Dilla Tribute Concert and Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Howard Theater located at 620 T St N.W., Washington, D.C. Doors open at 8 p.m. The ...

Two teams of poets who will be representing DC at national and international poetry competitions will go head to head to raise funds for their trips at the David vs. Goliath Poetry Slam.  The slam will be held on July 6 from 5 to 8pm at Penn Social, located at 801 E St. N.W. in […]