The screening of civil rights activist Whitney Young’s documentary “*The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights” *took place at the White House Tuesday afternoon. First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the small audience which consisted of a few of Young’s family members along with students from eight middle schools and high schools from Loudon County, […]
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White House Hosts Whitney Young Documentary Screening
The screening of civil rights activist Whitney Young’s documentary “*The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights” *took place at the White House Tuesday afternoon. First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the small audience which consisted of a few of Young’s family members along with students from eight middle schools and high schools from Loudon County, […]
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Capitol Hill Celebrates 95th Birthday of Nelson Mandela
As many countries around the world celebrate the 95th birthday of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, Washington, D.C. lawmakers held a celebration of his life, legacy and values on Capitol Hill. Many gathered in Emancipation Hall to honor the former South African president with song, dance, and quotes. Among the attendees were Congressional representatives including Speaker […]
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HU Student Murder Rattles Nearby Campus Neighborhood
The death of Omar Sykes, a 22-year-old Howard University student who was the victim of an apparent robbery July 4, has rekindled safety concerns among residents of neighborhoods surrounding the sprawling inner city campus. “We all want to live in a peaceful and safe community,” said one unidentified resident of the 700 block of Fairmont […]
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Prince George’s Lawmakers Push to Normalize Life for Ex-Offenders
The Prince George’s County Council is trying to make sure ex-convicts have a path into productive roles in society after prison now that Maryland has become the ninth state to “Ban the Box.” The state recently enacted legislation to remove questions about criminal history from state job applications and forced consideration of such questions until […]
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Rodents Make Their Summer Appearance
On any given night, you can see the gray, furry, four-legged creatures on the prowl—from Georgetown to Shepherd Park to Capitol Hill to Anacostia. They skulk about dark alleys, lurk near puddles of dirty water, peep from underneath bushes, scratch their way into trash cans to feed on rubbish. “They travel 150 feet for food, […]