DC’s expansion of its medical marijuana plan has caused a shortage in many of the products to treat for pain, cancer and other medical problems. As expected, the numbers for […]
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D.C.’s New Citywide Anti-Littering Campaign—Some Applaud, Others Have Reservations
For two decades, well-known psychiatrist Dr. Frances Cress Welsing ran monthly ads in the Black press telling people to stop trashing the community. The ads were straightforward and read,” Stop […]
Native Singer Comes Home to Benefit and Give Back
Dihann Moore, a native Washingtonian, has entertained international audiences with her singing abilities. Now’s she back home in D.C. to enjoy the benefits of the new residents and educate other […]
D.C. Council Adopts Accelerated Styrofoam Ban
Have you ever wondered where the melted plastic from the Styrofoam container disappeared when your food was too hot? Ever wondered why pieces of Styrofoam are found in perfect condition […]
The Psychological Effects of Being Denied Statehood
In the nation’s capital hundreds of thousands of people are denied full citizenship. It’s easy for the majority of Americans, regardless of race, ethnicity and political affiliation to ignore the […]
D.C. Marijuana Initiative to Appear on November Ballots
Marijuana While many Washington, D.C. residents consider this one of the quieter mayoral campaigns in the city’s history, thousands are excited about the opportunity to vote to legalize marijuana. Initiative […]
Barry Men with Traffic Problems in the News
Former Mayor and current DC City Council member Marion Barry, right, with his son Christopher Barry. DC Councilmember Marion S. Barry (D-Ward 8) and his son, Marion C. Barry are […]
Black Business Victim of Cyberbullying
For two years, Pam Johnson, a native Washingtonian and businesswoman, was targeted by malicious gentrifiers through blogs, emails, tweets, and other forms of social media to discredit her reputation and […]
D.C. Statehood Group Targets Florida Congressman for Racist Comments
It has been a grueling month for District residents insulted time and time again by Republican congressional leaders attacking the D.C. Home Rule Charter. The most recent assault came from U. […]
Former DC Councilmember Reports to Prison
Former D.C. Councilmember Michael A. Brown reported to prison to begin serving his 39-month sentence on bribery charge. Former D.C. Councilmember Michael A. Brown (D-At Large) began his prison sentence […]
Senate Bill Advances Self-Government –Grants DC Budget and Legislative Autonomy for 2015
Today marked an historic moment moving in the direction of DC statehood. In an unprecedented move, the Senate’s fiscal year 2015 District of Columbia Appropriations Bill granted D.C. budget and […]
The D.C. Council Law Does Not Completely Decriminalize Marijuana & Could Be Derailed by Congress
It’s official, sort of. Marijuana is decriminalized in the District of Columbia as of July 18. But the move, aimed in part at reducing incarceration for pot use could have […]