The National Medical Association (NMA), the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African-American physicians, hosted its 16th National Colloquium on African-American Health March 8 – 11, at the Marriott Metro Center Hotel in Washington, D.C. More than 160 local and out-of-state medical, civic, and religious leaders attended both sessions. The panelists featured the Rev. Staccato […]
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Celebrating Terrific Teachers: Determined to Teach in Tough Times
NcouragED is hosting its Annual NcouragED Educator’s Recognition Breakfast/Brunch, 11 a.m., May 10 at Martin’s Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. The organization will honor 100 educators from the mid-Atlantic region by presenting them with NcouragED Educator Awards. Dr. Skipp Sanders, former Maryland State Department of Education Deputy State Superintendent for Administration […]
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Gala Marks Howard University’s 90th Charter Day
More than 1,500 guests were on hand March 8 at the Washington Hilton in Northwest Washington for Howard University’s 90th Charter Day Gala. Each year the event raises funds to provide scholarships to deserving students. This year’s event raised almost $10 million, including $4.9 from the trust of the late Dr. Richard Francis Jones, who […]
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Local Street Soldier Wins Freedom Flame Award at Bridge Crossing Jubilee
The Rev. C.D. Witherspoon, president of the Baltimore chapter of the Student Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), was awarded the Freedom Flame at the March 8 Jubilee to commemorate Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March and the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Honoring the work of Movement leaders past, this year’s award also […]
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DC One Fund Campaign Raises Over $1 Million
This year, the DC One Fund exceeded its contribution goal of $1 million for the first time since 2007, raising $1,022,278 from over 3,320 pledges. In honor of this milestone, Mayor Vincent C. Gray and DC One Fund Chair Tom Faust and Vice-ChairAnntoinette “Toni” White-Richardson celebrated the generous giving of District government employees at a […]
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Ken Banks Appointed to Shock Trauma Center Board
Construction developer and philanthropist Ken Banks has been appointed to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors is made up of prominent Maryland community leaders, with the mission of providing leadership and vital resources to the Shock Trauma Center. Members are selected because of their active leadership in the […]
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GapBuster to Host Annual Health Expo
GapBuster, a nonprofit educational organization based in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, will host their annual health expo on May 17. The event, which will be held at Ellworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring, will bring awareness to teen health issues in the community. For more information: 301-779-4252.
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Archdiocese of Washington Hosts Annual Confessional Campaign
For the seventh year, the Archdiocese of Washington is partnering with the Diocese of Arlington for “The Light Is ON” initiative in which all Catholic churches in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and Northern Virginia will be open on Wednesday evenings during Lent for confession and quiet prayer. More than 200 churches will be open […]
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International Designs Showcased at DC Fashion Week Finale
They came from as far away as Nigeria, Algeria, Peru and Pakistan to showcase their collections at the Feb. 23 finale of DC Fashion Week at the Historical Society of Washington D.C. The designers showed winter garb ranging from wooly, furry tops to wispy velvet evening gowns to loose-fitting silk chiffon pants. The models were […]
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Prince George’s County Schools Get Boost From Peterson Donation
Milt Peterson, through the Peterson Family Foundation, donated $1 million to the Teach for America Program, designating the funds be used for Prince George’s County schools. “When you’re making a decision, you ask, ‘What are we investing in?’” Peterson, leading developer of the National Harbor said. “You say, ‘How much good is this investment going […]
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PGCPS Students Among Regional SkillsUSA Competition Winners
Seven Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) students excelled in the annual Maryland SkillsUSA Regional Competition early February. These students now have the opportunity to compete in the state competition in April. Trayvon Washington, of Suitland High School received the first place “Carpentry” award. Meanwhile, Jazmine Tinsley, of Laurel High […]
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University of Maryland to host 1st Annual Conference on Racial Identity Development
Racial identity development will be the central issue addressed at a national conference to be held on March 27 at the University of Maryland College Park. In its inaugural year, the Conference on Racial Identity Development (CORID) will allow participants the opportunity to increase their understanding of various aspects of racial identity as a tool […]
