Several of the nation’s top companies are taking part in a career fair hosted by the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA), a Largo, Md.-based nonprofit that represents some of the nation’s top technology and IT professionals. The free two-day career fair will be held Aug.16-17, 2013, at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Exhibitors include: Accenture, Blue […]
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Senior Honored
Ross was recognized, May 7, for her lifetime of dedicated service to God, family, community and the congregation of St. George’s Episcopal Church. She received a certificate of recognition from the Right Reverend Marianne Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, who said Ross’ dedicated service is an inspiration to the members of the congregation and […]
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D.C. and Prince George’s Community Calendar
July 30-31 AARP Driver Safety Course An AARP Driver Safety course will take place on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hattie Holmes Senior Center, 324 Kennedy St. NW, Washington, DC 20011. Cost is $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Space is limited, so register […]
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Leah’s Book Club
The annual event that brings Leah’s Book Club together for “High Tea” was held at the Forest Park Golf Club Room where enthusiastic members and guests met to converse, compare, discuss and aesthetically immerse themselves in artistic works. Delicious cuisine and fashion galore was observable, including exquisite hats and gloves that added to the ambiance […]
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Baltimore Community Calendar
July 27 Climb the stairs with a firefighter to honor the 343 fallen heroes of FDNY. Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to honor the 343 FDNY members who gave their lives on September 11, 2001, 9:30 a.m., July 27 for the 3rd Annual Firehouse Expo 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Hilton Baltimore, 401 […]
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Ark Church Visits Haiti on a Mission
Exhausted from their three-hour plane ride, just 700 miles off the coast of Miami, a team of eight local church members visited Haiti on a mission to spread the good news of the gospel. From June 24 through June 28, the Rev. J. L. Carter, pastor of Ark Church in East Baltimore, led his team […]
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Sen. Cardin at Coppin Sen. Ben Cardin will host a roundtable discussion, 1 p.m., July 19, in the Talon Center at Coppin State University in Baltimore with students who are being impacted by the blocking of efforts to save student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1. Sen. Cardin is a co-sponsor of the […]
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Healthcare and Classic Cinema UnitedHealthcare is hosting free events aimed at improving the health of African-American seniors D.C. area. The events begin with a Medicare seminar where participants learn the basics of Medicare, including the different parts of the program, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows. Immediately following the seminar, attendees will be treated to a […]
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Metropolitan AME Celebrates 175 Years in Ministry
The Right Rev. Samuel Lawrence Green Sr., 125th Bishop of the A.M.E. church and head of the church’s 12th District, will join senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton along with the membership of Metropolitan, the A.M.E. family and the community to celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary, 10 a.m., July 21 at 1518 M […]
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Meet the Pastor
Rev. Stephen E. Tucker New Commandment Baptist Church, 23 years Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana Education: Ball State University, BS, History Saint Mary’s Seminary, MTh Determined Biblical Institute, DD How did you hear your […]
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Talking, Tasting and Testifying
Knowing that silence can foster sickness, Akeda Pearson came up with the idea to promote conversation to bring about healing and that was the seed for 3rd Sundays Tea, Tastings and Testimonials. July is the end of the first series which originated through prayer and supplication, Pearson said. “I feel my mission is to spark […]
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D.C. and Prince George’s Community Calendar
July 4 ‘Motown: The Musical’ at A Capitol Fourth West Lawn of U.S. Capitol, N.E. D.C. 8 p.m. The cast of the Broadway hit “Motown: The Musical” will perform at this event, which offers an evening of patriotic and uplifting music followed by a stunning display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. For more information: […]