Absentee balloting in the District continues through Sept. 13, one day before the Democratic primary. The deadline for in-person absentee voting at the Board of Elections and Ethics office, located at 441 4th St., N.W. (at the Old City Council Chamber) is at 7 p.m., Sept. 13. All early-voting sites will be closed on Sunday. […]
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History-Making ‘Little Rock Nine’ Member Dies
On Sept. 4, 1957, then-high school sophomore Jefferson Thomas walked a gauntlet of hate – a boiling-angry White mob spewing spit and jeers, taunts and threats of lynching and an impenetrable barricade of armed soldiers blocking his way into Little Rock, Ark.’s Central High School. Inside the school’s walls – breached with the help of […]
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Black Politicians in the Crosshairs
The rough year facing African-American Democrats nationally continued locally as Maryland Sen. Ulysses Currie, D-Dist 25, was indicted. Curry faces 18 charges in connection to what investigators say was a six-year conspiracy between him and local grocery store chain, Shoppers Food Warehouse (SFW). The indictment claims Currie used his position to advance the company’s interests. […]
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Maryland Recognizes National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Month
The problem seems almost insurmountable: 430,000 Marylanders, and more than 1 out of 5 resident between the ages of 18 and 25 are dependent on or abused alcohol illicit drugs in the past year, according to the latest National Surveys on Drug Use and Health estimates. Still, the state’s efforts toward prevention and treatment are […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
New Mentoring Program Helps D.C. Girls Dream Big
Washington, DC — With tennis powerhouses Venus and Serena Williams making international headlines daily for their athletic prowess, more African-American girls and women are turning to the fast-paced sport for health benefits and recreation. To help local girls in the District become more active and build self-esteem, a 2009 Harvard University graduate and Howard University […]
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Black Families to Converge on National Mall
Celebrating its 25th year of promoting the enduring strengths and traditional values of the African-American family, the National Council of Negro Women’s annual Black Family Reunion will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this weekend. The much-anticipated summer event, usually a three-day extravaganza, has been merged into a one day “mega festival” […]
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County Executive Candidates Gear Up for the Home Stretch
The open Prince George’s County executive seat pits five challengers, with varying degrees of experience, against each other. The winner may be the person who makes voters believe he/she has the best plan to win. “The key here is who can bring the best ideas and best solutions to solving some of these old problems […]
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PG Teacher Finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year
Tiffany Doster, a fifth-grade teacher at Barack Obama Elementary School in Upper Marlboro, has been named one of seven finalists for the 2010-2011 Maryland Teacher of the Year award. “We are extremely proud of Ms. Doster for being named a finalist for the most prestigious award for educators in the state,” said Prince George’s Superintendent […]
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Northwest D.C. Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday
It’s not too often that people get to celebrate their 100th birthday, let alone share it with a loving host of family and friends. But that the case Labor Day weekend, when Kellen Cook was lauded by a crowd of 320 well-wishers during a lavish outpouring at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. “I enjoyed myself. […]
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Alsobrooks Endorsed by State’s Attorney and Women of Prince George’s
State’s Attorney candidate Angela Alsobrooks received two major endorsements this week from current State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey and also from a conglomerate of powerful women in Prince George’s politics. “She just has the right experience,” said Del. Jolene Ivey, D-Dist. 47, who’s also the wife of the state’s attorney. “If I thought that there was […]
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Harrison says Compassion Should be a Requirement for Office
While candidates across Prince George’s campaign on improving the commercial tax base and making the school system more competitive with the county’s neighbors; Sydney Harrison, candidate for the District 9 County Council chair, takes a more personal approach to politics. “I want to give back what was given to me,” Harrison said. “I’ve been helping […]
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Baltimore Reads Launches Classes in Honor of Literacy Week
In recognition of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which begins Sept.13, Baltimore Reads has partnered with Enoch Pratt Free Library to offer classes at Pratt branches over the coming year. “Taking Baltimore Reads’ portable classroom curriculum into libraries throughout our city has been a longtime goal of our board and staff,” said Shirley […]
