A native of Baltimore, George L. Russell has had an extensive career as a lawyer and has been recognized by many for his dedication to the community. Russell received his primary and secondary education from Baltimore City public schools, graduating from Frederick Douglass Senior High School in 1946. After earning a degree in economics from […]
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Obama-Biden Sticker Incites Road Rage
According to Nashville’s News 2, a local man said he and his 10-year-old daughter were the victims of road rage because of a political bumper sticker on his car. Mark Duren told News 2 that Harry Weisiger made an obscene gesture with his hands and rammed into his vehicle after seeing his Obama-Biden sticker. Duren […]
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District Reeling after Violent Night
According to Washington, D.C. police, four people have died after a mass shooting in Southeast, Washington, D.C. A total of 9 people were shot during a drive-by rampage, and six others remain hospitalized. Fire Department spokesman Pete Piringer told WJLA that all of the victims are in their 20s and 30s, except for one person […]
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Baltimore Author Explores the Afterlife in Mystical Page-Turner
Baltimore-based author A.C. Moore delves into the domain of angels and demons in Even Angels Need Miracles, taking readers on a mystical journey with protagonist Aalon, a guardian angel. After Satan accuses Aalon of murdering a human he’s been assigned to protect, the fallen angel is forced to await news of his fate in hell. […]
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New Policy Boosts Needy Students, HBCUs
With the signing of yet another historical piece of legislation, President Obama made good on his promise to make higher education more affordable and accessible for all Americans. The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, enacted on March 30, strengthens the Pell Grant program, invests in community colleges, extends support for historically Black colleges and […]
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Jurists Honored, Disabled Students Awarded Scholarships
On March 27, three of the nation’s leading jurists were honored and four students with disabilities received scholarships during the 18th annual Scandrett Fundraising Brunch and Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Howard University. Howard students Emeka John Eni, Ivy Jean Pierce, Leighton E. Francis and Keri Ann Douglass each received $1,200 toward their educational pursuits. “I […]
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Free College Fair Helps Students Weigh Educational Options
As the college admissions process becomes more complex and competitive, students and parents are often left with more questions than answers as they prepare for life after grade school. To help high school students and their families with the college entrance process, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Potomac & Chesapeake […]
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Students Get Full Scholarships to Local University
George Washington University recently surprised nine local Washington, D.C., high school seniors with full scholarships to attend the university during an assembly at Ballou High School. The scholarships, awarded through the GW-Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship Awards, were given to students from several Wards throughout the District, including Wards 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8.
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DC Fab! Exposed!
It’s officially Spring. The cherry blossoms are peeking on their branches, the sun is finally shining and the District is heating up. Let’s see where the D.C.’s power players and local celebrities were this week:?? What’s new??? Radio personality Big Tigger replaced the iconic Donnie Simpson on WPGC’s morning time slot. He is joined by […]
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Rap Legend to Co-Host Hip-Hop Awards
Rap icon Kurtis Blow, most famous for his hit “The Breaks,” is set to co-host the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards (HHHOF) in June. This will be the first broadcast of the awards show since it aired in national and international syndication. It will also appear on the BET Cable Network. This year’s show, which […]
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Beyonc’s ‘Heat’ Turns Big Profit
After dominating radio waves, the big screen and the fashion world, Beyoncé has laid her stake in the perfume industry, releasing her signature scent, Heat, to the masses. In just over one month, the perfume, which comes in a sloping crimson-colored bottle with gold accents, has reached sales exceeding $3 million, according to BlackAmericaWeb.com. In […]
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Prince in Alleged Financial Straits
According to The Associated Press, 51-year-old music icon Prince is facing a number of financial woes, including unpaid taxes in his home state, Minnesota, and a whopping fine from Irish concert promoters for skipping out on a concert. The report shows that Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, is listed on the Carver County, Minn., tax […]
