The Friends of Old Westview Cemetery and the Africana Studies Department at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte is entering a memorandum of understanding to finalize their partnership, which will develop goals and plans towards the restoration of the Old Westview Cemetery in Wadesboro, N.C. At 150 years old, the all-Black burial ground is a […]
Category: NEWS
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Air Force Graduation
Air Force Airman Samson E. Lawrence graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s Hospital Launches Domestic Violence Initiative
In an effort to provide better services to victims of domestic violence in the area, Prince George’s Hospital Center has launched the “Maryland Domestic Violence Health Care Screening and Response Initiative.” The initiative was announced by Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, whose own family was victimized by the scourge of domestic violence when his […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Glory Foods Promotes Healthy Holiday Eating at D.C. Conference
Glory Foods, the category leader in Southern-style, heat-and-serve products, will promote healthy holiday eating to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore residents during For Sisters Only presented by WPGC/95.5FM on Nov. 6. Private Chef Khalil Wyche, president/executive chef of The Executive Chef™, will prepare a sampling of Glory Foods® Sensibly Seasoned™ 4 Bean Chili while company representatives […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Despite Winning the Primary, Baker has busy Election Day
Click here to read selected 2010 Election results. Prince George’s County Executive-elect Rushern Baker knew his position was sewn up during the primary election, however that didn’t keep the general election from being busy for him. Baker spent the day on a Get Out To Vote Tour capped off by attending Gov. Martin O’Malley’s victory […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
BSU Professor Produces Promotional Voting Video with Hip Hop Caucus
Bowie State University associate professor Tewodross Melchishua, a faculty member in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, recently worked as lead producer on a video aimed at encouraging voting, particularly among young people as part of the “Respect My Vote” campaign through the Hip Hop Caucus organization. Targeting the hip-hop generation, the video is […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Maryland not Meeting Minority Contract Goals
Four years ago, Gov. Martin O’Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown set a goal – 7 percent of all state contracts were to be awarded to African American-owned businesses. A recent contract worth $450 million has come across the table and no piece of the project is set to go to Black-owned firms – creating […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Target Teams with HGTV Designer in Support of Military Families
Target, The Heart of America Foundation and HGTV designer Sabrina Soto are supporting the military in addition to their ongoing education initiatives by unveiling a completely renovated school library and Teachers’ Resource Room at Manor View. The renovation includes redesigned spaces, new technology, art and books for the school and even books for students to […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Failed Legislation Places Ft. Washington Groups on Opposite Sides
A much talked-about bill was pulled off the table last week by Prince George’s County Councilman Tony Knotts, D.-Dist. 8, after support for the bill waned in the late moments. The bill would’ve allowed for a controversial zoning code change and allowed a mixed-use development along the Indian Head Highway corridor in Fort Washington. Knotts […]
Posted inBaltimore News
O’Malley WINS!!
Click here to view selected 2010 Election results. In an election fueled by passionate incumbents hoping to increase confidence in government and either reshape or maintain America’s political landscape, Maryland’s Democrats prevailed. An estimated 60 percent of registered voters came out to reelect Martin O’Malley as governor, Barbara Mikulski as senator and six democratic members […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Voters Favor Incumbents
In addition to District of Columbia voters overwhelmingly choosing Vincent Gray to assume the helm of city leadership over the next four years, they also favored At-large Councilman Kwame Brown to replace Gray as City Council chairman during this week’s General Election. Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, who ran unopposed, retained her post. And councilmembers Phil […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates 40 Years
Celebrating 40 years of service as Maryland moves on, the Maryland Black Caucus announces its 2010 annual legislative celebration. Sen. Catherine E. Pugh, D-40th, chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and Del. Obie Patterson, D-26th, chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Foundation will lead the festivities with a host of speakers, workshops and […]
