Category: Washington D.C. News

AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, a Medicaid provider, has fashioned an ongoing summer self-esteem workshop. It aims to help teens cope with local violence while encouraging them to live up to their potential. The “Best Me – The Blunt Truth on Violence and Prevention Summer Series” uses music, storytelling, video skits and development activities to […]

The District of Columbia’s agency that coordinates the activities of residents returning from imprisonment recently opened a major operation in one of the city’s gentrifying neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. D.C. Council member Anita Bonds (D-At-large) speaks at the grand opening of the Court Services and Offender Services Agency in Anacostia on Aug. 1. […]

ILLBliss is a Nigerian rapper and hip-hop recording artist, businessman and owner of the The Goretti Company, which was credited for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others. He is scheduled to lead a Talk/Discussion on the potential of the Nigerian entertainment media. Micheal Adekunle “Mike Majic” was the presenter for the West […]

Urban Ministries (UMI), a Christian media company, is scheduled to have a Customer Appreciation Day at Purity Baptist Church on Aug. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. During the Customer Appreciation Day, UMI will be thanking customers, welcoming new customers to learn about the company’s products, and give away free samples and complimentary items. For more […]

Bethesda Baptist Church D.C., 1808 Capitol Ave. NE is scheduled to host a back-to-school concert on Aug.12 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Local and regional gospel hip-hop artists will be performing. Students K-12, who attend will receive school supplies. Light refreshments will also be served. Bethesda Baptist Church

On Aug.12, B.I.G Ministries is scheduled to host “Not Chasing Money, Chasing My Dreams: A BeYOUtiful Workshop” from 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church, located at 505 L Street NE. The event will feature an afternoon filled with fun, engaging workshops to spiritually and emotionally strengthen women to be what God called […]

Looking to buy a condo or row home in the U Street Corridor? There is a special free home buyer workshop. UrbanLand Company’s Free Home Buyer Workshops are available twice a week for local home shoppers who want to understand and navigate the pathway to ownership in the metropolitan area. This workshop will be held […]

The Fellowship Baptist Church of Silver Spring, 12221 Veirs Mill Rd., is scheduled to host a back-to-school edition of their regular LifeArts Dayshop program on Aug. 13 from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The workshop is a co-ed event for ages 8-14, and will feature Christian-based activities, workshops and fun. Lunch and snacks will be […]

The Reginald Cyntje Group blends jazz, Afrobeat, and Caribbean music to create a unique musical experience. The band mixes art and activism to inspire social change through song. This event will be held at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit: kennedy-center.org. […]

A comedy show that tests comedians expertise on the African-American Culture. If comedians answer correctly, they move into a 10-minute comedy set. If they answer incorrectly, they only get a 7-minute set. The line-up includes a variety of some of the best comedians in the city. The event will be hosted by Michele Sometimes. This […]

The first moves toward changing the name of J.E.B. Stuart High School in Fairfax, Va. began on July 27, following a vote by members of the community’s school board. Citing a need to broaden and educate the larger community about the history and legacy of racism and intolerance in the area, the Fairfax County School […]

Washington, D.C. native Jarmal Harris created the Jarmal Harris Project, because he always had an eye for fashion, production and encouraging others. The project is a nonprofit organization providing learning opportunities for D.C. youth to expand their professional skills in several fields. Harris created the project in 2006 to give inner city youth an opportunity […]