Chef Kwame Onwuachi has opened Dōgon, an upscale Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Washington, D.C., with the support of Sheila Johnson and the Salamander Hotel, as part of his mission to celebrate his culture and heritage through food.
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AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The 2024 AFRO High Tea honored four distinguished women in political and community service, including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, Sharon Pratt, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, with awards and entertainment.
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Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and local businesses, while advocating for D.C. statehood and voter registration, with over 75 artists, makers, and sponsors in attendance.
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Judge hands down five year sentence to former D.C. police officer for fatal shooting of man
Former Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Enis Jevric was sentenced to five years in prison for fatally shooting 27-year-old An’Twan Gilmore, who had been sleeping in the driver’s seat of a car stopped at a traffic light.
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PRESS ROOM: HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024
The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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On the inside: Rehabilitation programs key in successful reentry and anti-recidivism efforts
Black men disproportionately return to prison after being released, with 81% of Black offenders being rearrested within nine years of their 2005 release, compared to 75% of Hispanic offenders and 73% of White offenders.
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Multiple Red Line stations reopen after a summer of commuter nightmares
Four Red Line stations have reopened after construction work, while Silver Spring remains an active construction site for the Purple Line, with the MTA thanking customers for their patience.
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Loudoun School leaders consider allowing Narcan possession for students 16 and over
Loudoun County Public Schools is considering allowing students aged 16 and older to carry Narcan, a nasal medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, in school, in response to a rise in opioid overdoses.
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Meet Alan Henderson, the D.C. content creator working with Snapchat
Alan Henderson, a content creator and entrepreneur, has been selected for Snapchat’s 523 program, which supports diverse creators and small, minority-owned companies, and is set to receive $120,000 and resources to enhance his content and monetize it on Snapchat.
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Nick Arrington, hometown reality star, throws out the first pitch at Nationals stadium
Nick Arrington, a prominent cast member on Bravo network’s “Summer House: Martha\’s Vineyard”, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Nationals versus Chicago Cubs game on Aug. 30, celebrating HBCU/Divine Nine Day.
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Voter registration events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The Baltimore City Chapter of the League of Women Voters and other organizations are hosting events in the coming weeks to register voters ahead of the Oct. 15 voter registration deadline, with a focus on local and state elections.
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Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies: Empowering Adult Learners to Achieve Their Dreams
Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies offers 18 diverse degree programs for non-traditional students, working professionals, and those seeking flexible education options, with personalized student support and a generous transfer credit policy.
