Sex offenders considered sexually dangerous can now be held in prison indefinitely after their prison terms are completed, the Supreme Court ruled on May 17. According to the Associated Press, the Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision reversed a lower court ruling which held that Congress exceeded its authority in passing a law permitting indefinite […]
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SCLC Leadership Dispute Boils Over
The feud between two factions of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference came to a head during the week of May 17 over an alleged break-in at the group’s Atlanta headquarters. The Rev. Markel Hutchins, who claims he was named interim president, CEO and CFO of the group, welded shut the back doors of the headquarters […]
Posted inSports
NFL Player Apologizes for Online Shower Video
NFL star Darnell Dockett has issued an apology for one of the more bizarre off-the-field incidents to occur in recent time. According to reports, Dockett, a Pro-Bowl defensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals, posted an online streaming video of him taking a shower on the Ustreem site to win a $1,000 bet. He initially thought […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Books Come Alive for D.C. Students
The event was part of Reading is Fundamental’s DC Initiative, which provides more than 15,000 free books to students at 47 public and charter schools in the District. The MLK students enjoyed a read-aloud of This Next New Year by Janet S. Wong participated in a cultural exchange event via Skype with fifth-grade students at […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Best in Flight
Under sunny blue skies on May 15, the National Capitol Squadron unveiled the commutative aircraft, Vultee BT-13, at the Andrews Air Force Base’s 2010 Joint Service Open House and Air Show. This aircraft was used in training at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in 1943. Unlike other commutative aircrafts, this aircraft was dedicated in honor […]
Posted inBaltimore News
NAACP to Hold Panel Discussion on Bullying
On May 25, the Baltimore City Branch of the NAACP will hold its general monthly meeting. At the event, NAACP members, various organizations and residents of the community will hold a panel discussion on bullying in the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS). Joining in on the discussion is the Baltimore City Health Department, BCPSS, […]
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Redskins Add Holliday to Help Fill Haynesworth’s Absence
The Redskins are still having troubles getting $100 million defensive tack Albert Haynesworth to come in and participate in organized team activities, so they’re continuing preparation to go into the season without him. Redskins owner Dan Snyder recently told reporters that’s he’s disappointed with the absence of the highest paid player on this roster. “Yeah, […]
Posted inHigh School
Wise Dominates PG County Track Championship
Henry A. Wise High School was by far the best on the track in the Prince George’s County outdoor track and field championships on Saturday, May 15. The Wise Pumas earned a total of 148 points for first place, 69 more points than second-place Potomac. Wise was able to dominate because they had athletes compete […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Detroit Child Killed During Police Raid
Aiyana Jones, a 7-year-old Detroit girl with a head full of pigtails and bright eyes, was sleeping on the couch of a relative’s home May 15 when a flash grenade suddenly seared her skin. Seconds later, a cauldron of police officers spilled into the apartment, stunning the girl’s grandmother, Mertilla Jones, who allegedly began tussling […]
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Country’s First Muslim Miss USA Crowned
Rima Fakih, an Arab American from Dearborn, Mich., was crowned Miss USA May 16 and is believed to be the first Muslim to win the coveted title. However, pageant records are not detailed enough to confirm whether Fakih, 24, is indeed the first Muslim, Arab American or immigrant to win the title. The daughter of […]
Posted inD.C. Community
Pastor’s Anniversary Celebrated
The Rev. Dr. Earl D. Trent Jr. celebrated his 15th anniversary recently as pastor of Florida Avenue Baptist Church located at 623 Florida Ave. N.W. The Rev. Dr. Gilbert Camp, interim pastor at Grace Hill Baptist Church in Suffolk, Va., preached the anniversary sermon during the worship service on April 18. This service was followed […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
District-Based Rapper Receives BET Award Nod
Washington, D.C.’s own Wale, a rapper popular for his hits “Pretty Girl” and “Diary,” has been nominated for a BET Award in the “Best New Artist” category. The entertainer, born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Nigerian parents in the District, released his first album, Attention Deficit, in 2009. Other artists nominated in the category include female […]
