Category: Washington D.C. News

On Oct. 21, Howard University celebrated 150 years of Black excellence and annual homecoming traditions. Howard University cheerleaders take a knee, in protest to the way Blacks are treated in the country, during the singing of the national anthem at the Homecoming game on Oct. 21. (Photo by Rob Roberts) Thousands of Black professionals, from […]

From Oct. 23-Nov. 9, The Kennedy Center is scheduled to host free performances every night at 6 p.m. as part of its “Performing Arts for Everyone” initiative. All are welcome to various performances showcasing the artistic talent of local, national, and international artists located at 2700 F St NW. Tickets are not required, but seats […]

The annual D.C. High Heel Drag Queen Race will be hosted on Oct. 24 at 17th St NW by Dupont Circle. The event is free and the race will begin at 9 p.m. but those participating and spectating will gather around 6 p.m. This race is held every Tuesday before Halloween and thousands have previously […]

On Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., the Georgetown Black Student Alliance and the Georgetown University Muslim Students Association will collaborate to host an event, titled “Islam, Blackness, and Resistance” featuring author-advocate Tariq Toure. Taking place at The Black House – located at 1318 36th St. NW. – The event is  free and […]

The Rosslyn Harvest Festival is a brand-new celebration of autumn spanning from Oct. 27– 28, located at 1800 N Lynn St. The events are free and open to the public. The festival is family friendly as it offers a wide variety of games, arts and crafts, vendors, and more. Food and drinks will be sold […]

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is scheduled to be held on Oct 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Registration is free. The event symbolizes the various ways suicide and mental illness has affected the lives of those in the local area’s community. Donations will be raised […]

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery is scheduled to host a “Portrait Story Days” from Oct 28-29, located at 8th street and F St, NW, at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors can listen to a story and create art inspired by someone in the Portrait Gallery’s collection through family-friendly […]

Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 North Horners Lane, is scheduled to kick off their HBCU Week 2017 with the HBCU Gospel Music Festival on Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Featured music groups include the Howard University Gospel Choir, Next Generation of Praise Choir and the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale. […]

Black Women for Positive Change is scheduled to host its fifth annual week dedicated to non-violence. The week is slated to begin with D.C. Justice & Opportunity UnityRally and Harmony Jam on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in Southeast D.C. on Oct. 21. The event is being held to promote non-violence and harmony. Speakers include […]

(October 21, 2017) Howard University is celebrating 150 years of homecoming traditions. Since Monday, Oct. 16, with the Homecoming Kickoff Rally, to this Oct. 22’s Alumni Brunch and Fashion Show and several events in between, current and former students of the prestigious historically Black universitywill be coming together for the annual festivities. Howard University Celebrates […]

Marcus Goodwin wants District of Columbia residents to live comfortably and says he will make that happen if he defeats D.C. Council member Anita Bonds in 2018. Goodwin, who works in real estate development and has worked in investment banking in New York City, formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic D.C. at-large seat at […]

While Washington D.C. residents who are 21 years old and older can legally enjoy cannabis on private property, certain district employers and agencies still do not allow their employees to use marijuana. “Legislation may change. There may be things in legislation that allow marijuana, but, that’s just for the average person,” said a Drug Free […]