Category: Washington D.C. News

The annual D. C. parade to honor Dr. Martin Luther King is being shortened and that has upset some District of Columbia residents. “The Martin Luther King parade is historic and important,” Philip Pannell, a longtime Ward 8 civic and political activist who served as the interim chairman and executive director of the Anacostia Coordinating […]

Following a news report that unearthed a graduation scandal at Ballou Senior High School, the D.C. Public schools chancellor removed its principal on Dec. 4 and reassigned her to the Central Office, officials confirmed. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education and the D.C. Public Schools have also launched separate investigations that target the […]

In the middle of studying for final exams, 21-year-old Sheila Best recently got into a physical altercation with her daughter’s father. The incident caused her to move out of the home they shared. That was one of her most difficult periods at Trinity Washington University, located in Northeast D.C., where she studied business administration and […]

The moot court of The David Clark Law School at the University of the District of Columbia filled to capacity Nov. 30 as concerned residents voiced opposition to continued control of the District’s criminal justice system by federal authorities. Participants made it clear that with two vacant posts, the U.S. Parole Commission, which is manned […]

Tennis is what made Venus and Serena famous, but it was their philanthropic work that took center court Dec. 2 at the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center in Ward 8. The tennis icons served up “A Family Affair” to bring people together to combat violence and raise money for the Williams Sisters Fund that pays […]

The Interfaith Action for Human Rights will be hosting a Pen Pal Project orientation on Dec. 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Adas Israel Congregation Building, 2850 Quebec Street, NW. More than 4600 D.C. residents are incarcerated in 120 prisons around the country-from California to Florida to New Jersey and New York. […]

The Duvalier Malone Enterprise is scheduled to host a toy drive on Dec. 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Swift Petworth Clubroom, 3828 Georgia Avenue, NW. The goal of the drive is to aid families that are struggling financially and provide Christmas toys to bring Christmas cheer. The drive is receiving support […]

The Bloom Medicinals of Germantown are scheduled to host a free educational seminar on Dec. 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd. The event targets Maryland’s Medical Marijuana Program. The audience will be informed of the science and research behind marijuana benefits, qualifications for medical marijuana, laws and […]

Evangel Cathedral is scheduled to present the 27 Anniversary of its “Christmas Celebration” on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16. The star-studded production is scheduled to be held at 13901 Central Ave at noon and 4 p.m. The celebration is scheduled to feature gospel singers Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp and Tye Tribett.  Tickets range from $45 […]

The 5th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence is scheduled to be held on Dec. 6 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE. Hosted by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the event sheds light on the devastating impact of gun violence and contributes to the #EndGunViolence through […]

The Rev. Dr. Morris Shearin Sr., a community activist and civil rights veteran who served as the ninth pastor of Israel Baptist Church in Northeast Washington, D.C., died on Nov. 18. He was 76. The Rev. Dr. Morris Shearin Sr., pastor at Israel Baptist Church in Northeast Washington, D.C., died on Nov. 18. (Courtesy photo) […]

A high school dropout, Nicole Dickey adds fractions in math class at a charter school for adults, hoping to earn her high school credentials and find a good paying office job. Nicole Dickey, 39, an adult learner at Community College Preparatory Academy in southeast D.C., poses for a picture in the computer laboratory Oct. 24. […]