Singer Mario has made headlines since 2002 when he initially stormed R&B radio waves with a catchy pop tune “Just a Friend.” But on Sept. 30, the entertainer, born Mario […]
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Study: Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risks in Black Women
Two hours or more per week of vigorous exercise, such as aerobics and running, reduced breast cancer risks in postmenopausal Black women by 64 percent, according to researchers at Georgetown […]
Thousands to March for Justice
The One Nation Working Together Coalition, a collection of over 350 groups across the nation, is mobilizing a massive march on Washington on Oct. 2 to fight for civil rights […]
Facebook Founder’s $100 M Gift to N.J. School System Scrutinized
After pledging to give Newark, N.J., public schools $100 million on a recent “Oprah” appearance, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, 26, has come under scrutiny by business analysts who say the […]
Police: Man Arrested in Slaying of Teenage College Student
On Sept. 27, East Orange, N.J., police arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Welch in connection with the shooting death of Jessica Moore, 19, a student at Seton Hall University in nearby South […]
U.S. Attorney General Offers Support for Council Chairman
Around 11 a.m. Sept. 22, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder arrived at the John A. Wilson Building, where he met with City Council Chairman Vincent Gray to offer official “congratulations” […]
University of Phoenix Graduates Share Inspiring Stories
Their stories are as diverse as their backgrounds. From a female military member who balanced deployments with responsibilities as a White House communications manager to a former teen mom whose […]
Whitman Walker Clinic Announces 2010 AIDS Walk Courage Award
The Whitman-Walker Clinic, a District-based organization offering service to men and women battling HIV/AIDS, will present the 2010 AIDS Walk Courage Award to clinic patient and local inspiration Waldon Adams, […]
Men’s Choir Clinches Top Spot at ‘How Sweet the Sound’ Sing-off
An evening of praise in Washington was capped off with the announcement of Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Regional Overall Winner, Greater Mount Calvary Men of Valor, who performed “Available […]
Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, Appears at Industrial Bank
Industrial Bank’s Southeast Banking Center in the Anacostia Gateway Building was host to Chuck Brown, the godfather of Go-Go, on Sept. 23. The bank was celebrating the release of Brown’s […]
Celebrated Music Pioneer Dick Griffey Dies
Venerated music industry titan Dick Griffey died Sept. 24 in Los Angeles from complications of quadruple bypass surgery, according to a press release issued by his family. Griffey founded SOLAR […]
Reggae Star Duane Stephenson Returns with New ‘Riddims’
Duane Stephenson’s sophomore release, BLACK GOLD, hit stores Sept. 28 and shows the celebrated singer/songwriter working with legendary reggae sax player Dean Fraser, who also produced the most of the […]