Like many Black performers, Clifton Williams found God ? and music? at church. From gospel, jazz and classical arrangements to singing, Williams became a skilled musician early on after a […]
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Battling “Almighty Debt”: Special CNN Screening at Howard School of Divinity
The School of Howard Divinity invites Washington area residents to a special screening of the upcoming CNN documentary “Almighty Debt: A Black in America Special” from 4 p.m. to 6 […]
Maryland HBCU Digitizes Half-Century of Memories
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Frederick Douglass Library has digitized a half-century of The Hawk yearbooks – from the first volume in 1959 through 2009 – making it the […]
Freedom Sisters Exhibit to Open
Sometimes the contributions of women get lost. In the retelling of history, things men have done are allowed to overshadow the things women did, especially African-American women. But on Oct. […]
D.C. ‘Divas’ Celebrate First Year of Health Campaign
On Oct. 2, a community-based movement determined to educate and empower metropolitan-area women about their health choices celebrated its first anniversary. Divas, MPH (Making Our People Healthier), is an all-female […]
The Pursuit of Fitness
Baltimore native Tavian Quinn is passionate about fitness and healthy living, a lifestyle more people are adopting as obesity wages an unprecedented war against against Americans’ waistlines and longevity. As […]
Teenage Whiz Kid Chooses FAMU over Ivy League
With near-perfect SAT scores and stellar grades, Ralph Jones Jr., a 16-year-old Atlanta, Ga. native and freshman at Florida A&M University (FAMU), had the opportunity to attend almost any college […]
New Teen Singer Draws Comparisons to Young Michael Jackson
Thirteen-year-old Jawan Harris is a bright singer and dancer on the rise. With a charming “boy- next-door” demeanor and vocal styling that draws comparisons to a young Michael Jackson, Jawan’s voice rings […]
Rutgers, Gay Community Mourn Loss of Student at Vigil
Almost two weeks after Tyler Clementi, 18, killed himself by diving into New York’s Hudson River, hundreds of New Jersey students and activists gathered at Rutgers University to honor the […]
Politically Charged Boondocks Series’ Third Season DVD to Hit Stores
The Boondocks: The Complete Third Season, the third installment of Sony Pictures Television’s provocative Peabody Award-winning comedy, debuts on DVD Nov. 9 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on Aaron […]
D.C. Child Care Provider Honored
District-based child care provider Melbert Johnson is one of 17 providers nationally recognized for their commitment and dedication to providing outstanding quality child care at the Third Annual National Child […]
Giant Announces Reusable Bag Design Contest’s 50th Year
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of “It’s Academic,” Giant Food will sponsor a reusable shopping bag design contest. Open to high school students in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., entries […]