“I was little when I first saw the ‘I have a dream’ speech,” said Saundra Boulware of Camp Springs, Md. “I’m here because I wanted to represent my mother, father grandmother and all my ancestors going back to slave days. I wanted to be here for the future as well. I still have belief in […]
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Posted inThe October 16, 2011 Dedication Ceremony of the MLK Monument
Dennis Hawkes, Washington D.C.
“Any able-bodied American should be here. You see people here in wheelchairs and on crutches,” said District resident, Dennis Hawkes, 57. “It’s about honoring a man among men. He epitomized the struggle. A lot of things have changed, but some have stayed the same. Hopefully we can use this to propel Obama for four more […]
Posted inThe October 16, 2011 Dedication Ceremony of the MLK Monument
MLK Dedication Sets Tone for Fight for Justice
People of all hues came from all over to pay tribute to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the only one on the mall for someone other than an American president. Charles Arterson and Baron Lewis who say they marched with Dr. King, had no intention of missing this grand reunion. It was truly […]
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Georgetown Faces New Challenges in 2011-2012
Georgetown head coach John Thompson III (JTIII) has his work cut out for him this season. He lost his three starters off of last year’s team including the two leading scorers-giving his team a completely different look. Compounding the issue for JTIII is the fact that he has to incorporate five true freshmen and one […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Arrest Made in Suitland Sexual Assault
Prince George’s County Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual assault in Suitland. Philip James Fleming of District Heights was arrested Oct. 7 on 10 different charges connected to a Sept. 27 incident in which he allegedly attacked a woman walking to the Suitland Metro Station. According to police, a man approached […]
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Prince George’s is New Home to Global Security Firm
Prince George’s County officials are beaming over the announcement that it had successfully lured a company out of Virginia into Prince George’s as Coastal International Security announced the opening of its new headquarters in Upper Marlboro. “We stole a business from Virginia and we’re willing to admit that in public,” Prince George’s County Executive Rushern […]
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Prince George’s Delta’s Celebrate 25th Annual HBCU Tour
The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter (PGCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual tour of HBCU’s for local high school students with a ceremony on Oct. 16 in advance of the tour next month. A reunion ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 16 with people who’ve attended past tours. According […]
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White House Honors PGCC President
Prince George’s Community College and its president, Charlene Dukes, was recognized recently by the White House as being a “champion for change.” “It is an honor to represent the work of dedicated faculty and staff at Prince George’s Community College and be recognized as a White House Champion of Change,” Dukes said. “I salute the […]
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Trial for Ulysses Currie Begins
Ulysses Currie’s trial on federal bribery charges began in Baltimore last week where the longtime state senator fights allegations that he used his political influence while a consultant for Shopper’s Food Warehouse (SFW), to advance the grocer’s interests. Neil Pedersen, retired head of the State Highway administration testified Sept. 28 that he had no idea […]
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Third Time’s the Charm for Derrick L. Davis
Derrick Leon Davis, running for the third time, won the Democratic primary for the District 6 County Council seat left vacated by disgraced former Councilwoman Leslie Johnson. Davis will face off against Republican Day Gardner in the general election. Davis, who finished a close second to Johnson in last year’s primary, won with 54.5 percent […]
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New Maryland Housing Department Home Finalized
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley announced that he was moving the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development from Crownsville to New Carrollton making good on a promise he made long ago. “Five years ago, Anthony and I made it a priority to place a state agency headquarters in Prince George’s County,” said Gov. O’Malley. “Today, […]
Posted inNational News
Bowie State Murder
Bowie State University (BSU) student Alexis Simpson appeared in a Prince George’s County courtroom on Sept. 19 to face charges that she murdered her roommate. The 19-year-old District Heights resident is charged, according to police, because she “did feloniously, willfully and deliberately premeditated malice aforethought kill and murder” District native Dominique Frazier. According to charging […]