Category: Washington D.C. News

The District of Columbia is mourning the death of Dolores Kendrick, its poet laureate for nearly two decades. Kendrick died Nov. 7 at her D.C. home at age 90. Dolores Kendrick, Washington’s Poet Laureate. (Photo/loc.gov) “This week, our city lost a poet, a trailblazer, and a tremendous source of inspiration – a woman who began […]

Two health and wellness professionals are launching a new event that focuses on love as a new way of helping individuals in the Washington D.C. area. The Black Love Industry Professionals, or BLIP, Association’s Love Salon, scheduled for Nov. 11 in Northwest D.C., will teach attendees that the word love has everything to do with […]

As Therrell Smith greeted family and friends during her 100th birthday party Nov. 5 at the University of the District of Columbia, she said she was thankful to be so blessed. Therrell Smith is pictured at a celebration for her 96th birthday. On Nov. 5, the D.C. dancer turned 100. (Courtesy photo) Identified as a […]

When 50 people assembled for a symposium dealing with mental illness and the law, they expected a presentation from experts in both fields. Instead, they got touching testimony on the impact these affiliations have on family members and friends. The Xi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of the District of Columbia, in partnership […]

The president and chief executive officer of Industrial Bank, the oldest Black-owned bank in the District of Columbia, is urging Blacks to keep their dollars in the community by supporting Black businesses. B. Doyle Mitchell Jr., president and chief executive officer of Industrial Bank. (Photo Courtesy/industrial-bank.com) “We have to do business with all of our […]

Georgia Eaves can’t count how many Veterans Day parades and events she has participated in since she served as an Army Captain during the Vietnam War. While Eaves will take part in events in Washington, D.C. and Maryland this Veterans Day weekend she said her heart is heavy because of how she sees veterans being […]

Several District agencies are pushing efforts to educate and administer constructive change for former inmates in Washington, D.C., also known as returning citizens. The National Association of Returning Citizens (NARC) headed by President Eric Weaver, in conjunction with the Office of D.C. At-large Council member Robert White (D) and various sponsors recently held a screening […]

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on Election Day in Virginia, including the races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Democrat Justin Fairfax has been elected Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, a position that often serves as a springboard for future gubernatorial candidates. Democrat Justin Fairfax has been elected Virginia’s […]

The Zenith Gallery Space is celebrating African Heritage Month by showcasing diverse African art and featuring artists. The gallery will be available to the public every day from Nov. 6 to Jan. 6, 2018. The art includes wooden sculptures, paintings, and mosaics. For more information, visit zenithgallery.com.

AT&T along with D.C. government is scheduled to host an event at FH Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center, 4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE on Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. to offer older adults the chance to learn about new technologies. Courtney Snowden, deputy mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity; Tony Dixon, president of the D.C. Chapter […]

Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 909 Queen St., is continuing installments of Keep It Real Fridays on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. This event will feature special guests, including spoken word artist Chaye Benjamin and the First Baptist Church of Manassas Youth Step Team.

The Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture is hosting a day of service at 9000 Richmond Highway on Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The purpose of the day is to get introduced to Arcadia’s work and staff, and discover other ways you can help achieve their mission of creating a more […]