Category: Washington D.C. News

On Oct. 21 the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, located on Constitution Avenue, NW between 12th and 14th Streets,  is scheduled to hold  a 2017 Archives Fair: Performance and Preservation from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The presentation highlights the work of a leading staff editorial cartoonist of the Afro-American Newspaper, Baltimore artist Thomas A. Stockett, […]

Washington D.C.’s funniest comics descend on H Street Comedy Night, located at Driftwood Kitchen, 400 H Street, NE, for a night of laughs on Oct. 21 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. There are no cover charges, as participants are encouraged to enjoy a night from some of the community’s favorite local comedians. Hosted by […]

As part of the kickoff celebration for the new District Wharf, located in Southwest D.C., the Howard University Gospel Choir is set to headline a concert at District Pier on Oct. 15. The new District Wharf, located in Southwest D.C. The Wharf’s celebration officially began on Oct. 12, with free events that included performances by […]

City officials, the Washington Capitals and more than 200 volunteers are set to come together on Oct. 18 to give children east of the Anacostia River a safe, fun place to play. The construction of a new playground at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreational Campus (THEARC) kicks off a national celebration for KaBOOM!, a […]

Jeremiah Lowery has his sights set on becoming an advocate for progressive issues on the D.C. Council as an at-large Democrat. He will stake his chances against council veteran Anita Bonds (D-At-large), who recently announced she will run for reelection. She has been on the District’s council since 2012. Jeremiah Lowery, a progressive activist, will […]

Even though Doug E. Fresh, otherwise known has the human beat box, kept a crowd of roughly 200 students, teachers, and community members on their feet during an afterschool block party, Oct. 4, it was the safety of D.C. students traveling to and from schools that made the Man the Block event memorable. Students from […]

Even though the struggle for women of color to profit from Washington D.C.’s cannabis industry persists, a new company, EstroHaze, was established to add some color and estrogen to the coverage of marijuana influencers. Safon Floyd, Sirita Wright, and Kali Wilder are three entrepreneurs who founded a weed retail business online. (Courtesy photo) “Founded by […]

The D.C. Public Education Fund recently celebrated 10 years of service to District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), with panels and sessions highlighting some of their most successful work, particularly, their Empowering Males of Color initiative. Created for the 2007-2008 school year, the “D.C. Ed Fund,” as it is known by residents, began to connect […]

On Oct. 21, the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Black Public Relations society is holding its inaugural Ofield Dukes Excellence in Public Relations Awards ceremony to celebrate the life and legacy of Dukes as well as honor the achievements of Washington D.C.-area practitioners, thought leaders, and academics in public relations and communications. The event is […]

After years of fighting to maintain its footing against gentrification, and with a capacity crowd in attendance, a protest hearing before the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration finally heard testimony concerning The V.I.P. Room’s application for a Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern License. VIP Room, Washington, D.C. (Photo/theviproomdc.com) The license would allow the establishment to sell or […]

As the world becomes more digitized, so are the crimes committed. Recently a District teenager was convicted for a string of online robberies. On Oct. 2, it was announced that Jarod Ingram, 17, was sentenced to 14-years for a series of armed robberies committed earlier this year. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney for […]