Former Maryland State Treasurer Richard N. Dixon, a fiscally conservative Democrat and the first African American to hold the post, died this week, as reported by the Washington Post, from a stroke. Dixon was 74. Word of Dixon’s death swept through the state capital. “I am saddened to hear of the passing” of Dixon, said […]
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House Panel Helps D.C. Budget, But Extends Ban on Abortion Expenditures
A House subcommittee has voted to fund several major budget priorities for Washington D.C., but extended a ban that prevents the District from spending its own funds on abortion services for low-income women. Once the bill, approved by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, clears the House it will go to […]
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Prince George’s County Council OKs Gun-Offender Registry
The Prince George’s County Council approved a measure June 5 that will allow police to operate a gun-offender registry requiring residents convicted of gun crimes to register with police, check in regularly and be subjected to random visits by police. Law enforcement officials said the policy was intended to reduce gun crime in the county. […]
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Remembering Chuck Brown
The May 31 funeral of Chuck Brown, known as the “Godfather of Go-go” brought out thousands of his fans. The lines started forming outside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center well before the doors were opened. The funeral service brought out celebrities like Donnie Simpson, who emceed the event. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and Congresswoman […]
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Howard University Hospital & U.S.-Based Haitians Responding to Haiti’s Continuing Struggle
Haiti, still struggling two years after a devastating earthquake, is getting needed health care assistance from Howard University and U.S.-based Haitian immigrants, the university medical school announced June 1. A team of 25 physicians, dentists and medical students and 75 non-physician volunteers are heading to the island nation to provide medical care and clinical training […]
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Bowie State University to Host Biotechnology Summer Institute
DNA extraction, forensic fingerprinting and bacterial transformation laboratory experiences are just some of the opportunities undergraduate students and high school teachers will take part in at the Biotechnology Summer Institute at Bowie State University this June. Bowie State University, the University of Maryland College Park, and the National Science Foundation have teamed to provide the […]
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Centric Celebrates Black Music Month With New Shows and Documentaries
June is Black Music Month and Centric will celebrate the occasion with a host of original series and specials throughout the month. According to a news release, the network will kick off the month with a documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius. Additionally, the network will take an in-depth […]
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Bishop Imagene Stewart, D.C. Social Advocate and Founder of House of Imagene, Dies at 69
Bishop Imagene Bingham Stewart, a revered D.C. social advocate and founder of the House of Imagene Shelter and Women’s Center, died on May 30 after a lengthy illness. She was 69. According to WUSA-TV, Stewart’s death came after the D.C. resident had battled breast cancer for two years. Born in Dublin, Ga., in 1942, she […]
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Lt. Governor Anthony Brown Named Maryland’s Public Health Hero
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown was recently feted as Maryland’s Public Health Hero by the Maryland Health Care for All! Coalition. The event, which was held at the Annapolis Maritime Museum recognizes Brown’s leadership in improving the health of Maryland’s citizens. The Health Care for All! Coalition is an organization of over 1200 faith, labor, business […]
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The Johns Hopkins Cares Mobile Safety Center Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!
Launched in 2004, the Johns Hopkins CareS Mobile Safety center was built to keep to increase awareness about child injury, the leading cause of death for children nationwide. The mobile safety vehicle is complete with interactive exhibits and low cost safety products. The Safety Center Mobile travels to Baltimore neighborhoods to teach parents and care […]
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U.S. Rep Elijah Cummings to Keynote American Cancer Society’s African American Men’s Health Conferences
On June 9, U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD 7th District) will serve as the keynote speaker at the American Cancer Society’s African American Men’s Health Conference at Coppin State University. At the event, various health professionals will be on hand to conduct free health screenings. Exhibitors will also provide information on various health topics including […]
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UDC’s Nigel Munson Works Out for Washington Wizards
Former University of District of Columbia and DeMatha High basketball star Nigel Munson participated in a Washington Wizards National Basketball Association (NBA) Pre-Draft workout May 25. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard was joined by center Michael Eric from Temple University, power forward Xavier Gibson from Florida State, guard Scott Machado of Iona, forward Antwaine Wiggins of […]