“Black Women in American History and Culture” is the theme for this year’s, Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Black History Month luncheon. Now in its 86th year, “the annual luncheon is one of the largest fundraisers that we hold,” said Sylvia Cyrus, executive director of ASALH. “In addition to […]
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ASALH Celebrates 86th Back History Month Luncheon
“Black Women in American History and Culture” is the theme for this year’s, Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Black History Month luncheon. Now in its 86th year, “the annual luncheon is one of the largest fundraisers that we hold,” said Sylvia Cyrus, executive director of ASALH. “In addition to […]
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Holiday Shopping, Freeze or Please
Black Friday is over and Cyber Monday has passed, but merchants are open and hoping to profit off the most lucrative shopping season of the year. But with the rebounding economy, are consumers planning to spend more or less? “I am spending less because the economy is messed up,” said Sheree Boyd of Baltimore. “I’ve […]
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Parking Payments Now Just a Call Away
Washington, D.C. motorists are now able to feed the meter simply by making a call. The new pay-by-phone-parking program allows drivers to use their mobile phones to pay for a parking space. Through the service, parkers are able to pay only for the time used and receive a text alert before the meter expires. “The […]
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Ben’s Chili Bowl Commemorated in Exhibit
There is, perhaps, no name more synonymous with Washington, D.C., than Ben’s Chili Bowl. Known for its half smokes and spicy chili, the 53-year-old restaurant has been a pillar on the U Street corridor since its opening and is now being preserved and celebrated in an exhibit at George Washington University’s Estelle and Melvin Gelman […]
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Ben’s Chili Bowl Gets Exhibit
There is, perhaps, no name more synonymous with Washington, D.C., than Ben’s Chili Bowl. Known for its half smokes and spicy chili, the 53-year-old restaurant has been a pillar on the U Street corridor since its opening and is now being preserved and celebrated in an exhibit at George Washington University’s Estelle and Melvin Gelman […]
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Pentagon Marks Blacks’ Service in Korean War
Thank you. The two simple yet indelible words were the backdrop of the U.S. Department of Defense’s 60th anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration, which celebrates African American’s contributions to the three-year battle. Held in the Pentagon’s Auditorium, the event drew military veterans, decorated service men and women, civilians, families and friends who came out […]