D.C.’s quadruple murder in May is only one occurrence in the city’s rising homicide count. (AP Photo) The rise in homicides in the District has generated a robust discussion among city leaders and residents on what should be done to prevent more unnecessary killings. Statistics compiled by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, as of Aug. 11, report that there were […]
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D.C. Council Members Struggle in Fight for Statehood at Legislators Conference
D.C. Council members Vincent Orange (Courtesy Photo) Two members of the D.C. Council almost persuaded an influential political association to back District statehood but fell short because of last minute maneuvering by opponents. D.C. Council members Vincent Orange (D-At Large), Anita Bonds (D-At Large), and Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) represented the District at the National Conference of […]
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Race for President of the Ward 8 Democrats
Natalie Williams is the outgoing president of the Ward 8 Democrats. (Courtesy Photo) The Ward 8 Democrats, the most influential of the District’s political machines, will hold its biannual convention to select its officers on Sept. 19. Natalie Williams, current president of the Ward 8 Democrats, told the AFRO on Aug. 10 that she will not […]
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District Tutoring Program Aims at Increasing Students Academic Achievement Rates
Shuyinthia Farley-Hembry Noticing a void in the academic achievement of District students, Shuyinthia Farley-Hembry, created Butterfly Works LLC to solve the problem. The tutoring and college preparatory program was launched in 2006. She serves at the organization’s chief academic officer. While the company began offering basic tutoring in subjects like reading, math, social studies, science, […]
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D.C. Republicans Cheer Their Presidential Hopefuls During Debate
Republican presidential candidates from left, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, Scott Walker, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, and John Kasich take the stage for the first Republican presidential debate at the Quicken Loans Arena, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) District of Columbia Republicans crowded one […]
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Ward 5 Community News
Demarko Jones, a 23-yearold resident of Ward 5, is working at the American Job Center at the Department of Employment Services (DOES). Jones describes his Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) experience as one that has exposed him to a range of career options, challenged him to improve his office skills, and […]
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Ward 8 Community News
Across the street from Hope’s Corridor, the 100th block of Wayne Place SE is transitional housing for homeless vets, transitional housing for youth transitioning out of foster care, anchored (and supported!) by a neighborhood of middle class homeowners, which enable Washingtonians, of all ages, to enjoy a new lease on life.
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Rapper Lecrae Leads Dove Awards Nominations with 7
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christian rapper Lecrae leads the pack of nominees for the 46th annual Dove Awards with seven In this Dec. 19, 2014 file photo, Lecrae performs at Christmas in Brooklyn in New York. Lecrae leads the pack of nominees for the 46th annual Dove Awards with seven nominations, including artist of the […]
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After 2 Nights of Tension, a Peaceful Protest in Ferguson
Police walk around protesters as people gather along West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. The St. Louis suburb has seen demonstrations for days marking the anniversary of the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, whose shooting death by a Ferguson police officer sparked a national “Black Lives Matter” movement. Tuesday was the […]
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Baltimore Halts Contract with Psychology Firm Accused of Improper Police Screenings
The city of Baltimore will halt work with Lutherville-based psychologist firm Psychology Consultants, also known as PCA, following allegations of improperly screening police officers. According to the August 7 statement issued by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, city employees, police officers or family members will not be referred to PCA, until investigations from the city’s law department […]
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Hillcrest Community
Attend the Poster Party on August 15 at 12:30 p.m. located at 2901 Park Drive, SE. Learn all about the targeted creatures. Choose one for your topic. Complete and leave your poster at the end of the party. All materials to do a poster will be provided at no charge.
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Applications Open for 2016 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
High school students nationwide can now apply at DisneyDreamersAcademy.com to be among 100 selected to participate in the 2016 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE, the outside-the-classroom, educational mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort. Entering the search for its ninth class of Dreamers, Disney Dreamers Academy continues to hold true to its […]
