Dr. Stacey Davis Stewart, the first black woman to serve as President of United Way Worldwide, challenged the more than 350 undergraduates and 150 graduates at Lincoln University’s 155th Commencement to protect their personal brands, maintain pride and commitment as well as be grateful for what they have been given and subsequently give back to […]
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Alfred Street Offers Mother’s Day Prayers
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va. hosted prayer vigils, May 11, at both of their worship services in support of the 300 school girls who were kidnapped from Nigeria. Nearly 3,000 members of the historic church, the oldest and largest African-American church in Alexandria, celebrated Mother’s Day with a prayer vigil to raise awareness […]
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Dr. Sean Combs: ‘You Will Change the World’
Howard University’s class of 2014 got a lot livelier and excited on May 10 when superstar music mogul and entrepreneur Sean Combs delivered the 146th commencement address. Combs, who received an honorary doctorate in humanities, shared insights about his time at Howard and moved the crowd in a heartfelt speech about the numerous possibilities that […]
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United Medical Center Improves Its Services to Wards 7 and 8
United Medical Center (UMC) is taking major strides in sprucing up the Southeast part of the District by improving services and recruiting more doctors and nurses. In the last 12 months alone, UMC has added 19 new physicians and has already started recruiting specialists and primary care physicians specializing in cardiology, oncology, general surgery and […]
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House Republican Vows to Stop D.C.’s Decriminalization of Marijuana
It is a game of tug-of-war between those who want autonomy to govern themselves and others who hid behind a 226-year-old doctrine to diminish the thought of self-determination. Four congressmen gave onlookers a taste of the brewing battle on the District of Columbia. Two in favor, one adamantly opposed, and a committee head flexing his […]
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Charles H. Flowers Students Dominate Competition
Students from Charles Herbert Flowers High School owned the 4th Annual Scholastic Olympics at the Prince George’s Plaza Community Center May 3, taking home six awards out of a possible 11 awards. A Largo High School sophomore claimed first place in math. And a homeschooler won first place in speech. Oxon Hill High School student […]
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Black Grads Face Stiff Fight for Few Jobs
The job prospects for African-American college graduates are dim, experts say, with just the barest glimmer of hope. “African-American graduates continue to have a hard time finding jobs,” said Valerie Wilson, director of the Program on Race, Ethnicity and the Economy (PREE) at the Economic Policy Institute. And they have an even harder time than […]
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Developer sentenced to 2 years in bribery scheme
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A real estate developer has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme involving former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson. Sixty-four-year-old Daniel Colton was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Greenbelt. Colton was involved in a project around the Greenbelt Metro station. Court documents […]
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Eagle Rising in Columbia
Pierce Brooks became an Eagle Scout, May 4, with all the pomp and ceremony befitting a young person who has accomplished so much and done so well. He began his scouting journey in 2004 when he became a Cub Scout in Pack 618 at Clemens Crossing Elementary School in Columbia, Md. While in the Cub […]
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Tiny Teachers Celebrated in D.C.
Fourteen of D.C.’s youngest teachers were recently celebrated by Roots of Empathy Founder Mary Gordon and school representatives, volunteers and students for their contributions to the city’s inaugural Roots of Empathy programs this past year. Over 60 people attended as the almost-one-year-olds were honored at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School. “These Tiny Teachers are […]
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Workforce Development Program for Local Teens Opens Young Eyes to New Possibilities
Performing arts and workforce development may seem strange bedfellows; but through Joe’s Movement Emporium’s Theater Tech Program (TTP) that pairing has proved to be a game changer in the lives of at-risk teens in Prince George’s County. On June 5, 2014, the program will celebrate the completion of its fifth year with a student Showcase […]
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Foster Parents Gather for Social Services’ Mother’s Day Breakfast
In recognition of Mother’s Day and National Foster Care Month, Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown greeted foster parents at the annual Baltimore City Department of Social Services’ (BCDSS) Mother’s Day Breakfast. Now in its fourth year, the event honors the dedication and commitment of foster mothers who have opened their hearts and homes to thousands […]
