Baltimore artist Blaqstarr says his latest album, “Trinity Vol 1.5,” is the culmination of everything he has done so far, from his beginnings as a DJ-turned Baltimore club producer to his latest evolution which includes musical instruments such as the guitar, drums and keyboard. For portions of his new album, the artist reworked old music […]
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Annual Washington D.C. Jarmal Harris Fashion Show Proves Dreams Do Come True
Jarmal Harris. (Photo Credit: Don Harris/Courtesy of Facebook) Once upon a time, 25-year-old Washingtonian-native Jarmal Harris had dreams of pursuing fashion and production and inspiring others while doing it. His dreams came true over the last eight years with his annual fashion show, organized by his nonprofit group, The Jarmal Harris Project. The organization, located […]
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Conference Promises to Bring Sexy Back to Christian Marriages
Gail Crowder is the Founder and President of Gail Crowder, Inc.; a full service image consulting firm in Maryland. BALTIMORE – Gail Crowder believes she is on a mission from God – to make sure Christian husbands and wives have the healthiest, most fulfilling relationships possible, mentally, emotionally, and sexually. She spreads her message through […]
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GWUL Partners with Nationals for Black Heritage Day
George H. Lambert Jr., GWUL president and CEO along with members of the GWUL Kids and the D.C. Knights Youth Baseball team, celebrated Black Heritage Day at Nationals Stadium. The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) partnered with the Washington Nationals Aug. 23 to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the game of baseball and […]
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Leadership Should Reflect the Racial Composition of our Communities
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson The shooting of a young African-American teenager, Michael Brown, by a White Ferguson, Missouri law enforcement officer has pushed that St. Louis suburban area to the boiling point. It also contains many lessons for the rest of the country, and an opportunity for change. In the nights that followed the shooting, […]
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Ferguson—It’s a Revolution!
Chanting slogans, crying in despair, praying in anguish, running and screaming as sirens are blaring, tear gas drops clouding the air, and police yelling, pushing, handcuffing marchers. This is not a riot—but the start of a “Revolution”…and it’s about time. Shocking, isn’t it, to read someone has the nerve to write such a thought. I, […]
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Not So Far From Ferguson
Over the last few weeks the country has had its eye on Ferguson, Missouri as a result of the shooting death of Michael Brown. The Alexandria NAACP offers our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Michael Brown. The family has lost a young man due to gun violence, and we are praying for […]
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At-Large Seat is Key to D.C. Council’s Racial Majority
D.C. Council member Marion Barry wants as many Blacks as possible on the council. The winner of the non-Democratic at-large seat on the D.C. Council in the Nov. 4 general election will hold the key to the balance of the legislative body in terms of race but also political philosophy. There are two D.C. Council […]
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D.C. Summit on Non-Violence Identifies Ways to Mitigate Crime
The audience listens to William Kellibrew speaking about his experience as a trauma victim. William Kellibrew witnessed the most horrific scene he ever encountered, at 10-years old, when his family was gunned down and murdered before his eyes. “I wanted to be here today to show, as a trauma survivor, to focus on strength,” Kellibrew […]
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Chuck Brown Memorial Park Unveiled
Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry was on hand to celebrate Chuck Brown’s life and new release. (Updated 08/27/2014) Hundreds of fans of legendary musician Chuck Brown braved the rain Aug. 22 to witness the unveiling of the Chuck Brown Memorial Park in Northeast, D.C. Designed by architect Michael Marshall, the park includes a circular plaza, […]
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Three-Year-Old Girl Killed in Largo Md. Shooting Laid to Rest
3-year-old Knijah Amore Bibb. Resplendent in a white dress and adorned in a silver white band around her head, the three-year-old girl shot to death in Landover, Md. earlier this month was mourned at a Northeast D.C. church on Aug. 20. Knijah Amore Bibb was an unintended victim of gunfire between two men outside the […]
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Bowser Garners Additional Support
D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser is the Democratic nominee for mayor in the Nov. 4 general election. D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser’s campaign for District mayor is making strides in endorsements, fundraising, and organizational strength that is not being matched by her competitors. Bowser, who is the Democratic candidate for mayor and represents Ward 4 […]
