Travis Riddick on the set of Southern Fried Homicide. (Updated 7/4/2014) Northeast Washington, D.C. native Travis Riddick was recently cast in multiple productions on the Investigation Discovery Network. In his latest role, in an episode of “Southern Fried Homicide,” Riddick portrayed David Isaiah Ramsey, one of four men charged with the Dec. 15, 2000 murder […]
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RGIII’s Mom is Part of ‘R3 Solutions’, Radio One’s New Talk Show
For many people, the dream of owning a business and becoming a successful entrepreneur while giving back to your community can often feel out of reach, but the hosts of Radio One’s latest news talk program may have just the right solutions to making that dream a reality. Hosted by Darnell Lee, CEO and founder […]
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A Model of Excellence: Rev. Dr. Albert Louis Patterson Jr. 1933-2014
He was revered as one of the greats within the African-American church; the ‘Godfather’ of expository preaching. Loved and admired by many nationwide, the Rev. Dr. Albert Louis Patterson Jr. was more than just a preacher; he was an educator and a beacon for knowledge, wisdom and kindness. On April 9, after 80 blessed years […]
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The Marian Anderson 75th Anniversary Celebration
Seventy-five years ago legendary contralto Marian Anderson stood before a sea of 75,000 faces at the Lincoln Memorial to give what would become one of the most memorable and historic operatic performances in history. In honor of Anderson’s life and legacy, the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS), in collaboration with BET Network’s ‘Centric,’ hosted ‘Of […]
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Tenants Fight Back
The tenants of Glenwood Apartments in northeast D.C. are furious. Inside their units the ceilings are cracked, water-damaged walls are covered in mold and electric sockets are broken. While continuing to wait for repairs, residents received notification of a 43.1 percent rent increase. They are outraged with AMC Holdings-DC, for continual disregard in addressing the […]
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Glenwood Tenants Share Apartment Woes
Avis Barnett, 60, originally of Montego Bay, Jamaica, moved to Glenwood six years ago. Inside the bathroom of her one bedroom unit is a gaping hole, revealing layers of plaster and the building’s outer brick wall. The rotted window seal is now black from mildew, the paint is peeling, and a thick layer of mold […]
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D.C. YWCA Celebrates Milestone with Largest GED Graduating Class
It was a proud day for family members, friends, staff and educators as they stood to applaud the most recent graduating class of the YWCA National Capital Area’s Adult Education and Training program. The Feb. 8 commencement, held at the Next Step Public Charter School in northwest Washington, D.C., marked a milestone; the class of […]
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Enthusiastic Crowd Greets Opening of Ella: First Lady of Song
A star-studded evening bursting with jazz, scat, bebop and blues took place inside MetroStage for the opening night performance of legendary actor, singer and choreographer Maurice Hines’ latest musical, “Ella: First Lady of Song.” Starring the talented actress and singer Freda Payne as Ella Fitzgerald, Hines’ musical highlights the pivotal moments in Fitzgerald’s life that […]
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Friendship Collegiate Senior Joins D.C. State Board of Education
The D.C. State Board of Election has a new student representative following the Oct. 23 swearing-in of Friendship Collegiate Academy senior Daniel Spruill. Spruill, 17, of Southeast Washington, D.C., said he was ecstatic about his inclusion on the board and was eager to contribute his thoughts on improving education in D.C. While student representatives are […]
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At D.C. Event, Rev. Jesse Jackson Calls for Increased Minority Communications Ownership
The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson stood before an audience of policy makers, communication industrialists, and supporters this week to address the need for minority ownership in today’s media and telecommunication industry. “We need access to communication. Whoever has access to our eyes and ears has control,” said Jackson. The “2014 Telecommunication Agenda” luncheon was part […]
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The Art of Aniekan Udofia
Washington D.C.’s most captivating artwork is not always found inside the gleaming art galleries along the Mall or in the Dupont Circle art galleries. Often it is found on brick and mortar, painted against the city’s buildings and alley ways. This is where you will find the masterful artwork of Aniekan Udofia. Udofia’s vibrant and […]
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Phylicia Rashad and Denyce Graves Among Honorees at National Women’s History Museum Event
Five individuals were honored at the third annual National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) de Pizan Honors ceremony on October 9 at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, DC. The audience was treated to an evening of eloquence capped off by presentations of the Living Legacy Awards to individuals recognized for their exceptional contributions […]