Category: Washington D.C. News

TriceEdney – Like most residents in the Washington DC television market, I was saddened at the recent passing of Jim Vance, evening co-anchor of the local NBC affiliate.  This week, I join those who devote their thoughts and expressions in tribute and condolence for a man who worked his way from reading the evening news […]

On July 20, a key advisor of Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser briefed members of the New Columbia Statehood Commission on the administration’s latest strategy to secure statehood for the District of Columbia. Beverly Perry, Bowser’s senior advisor, announced a 10-state campaign that will start in a few weeks to convince Americans to support the […]

The financial forecast for Millennials, according to a new study released by the University of Chicago, shows grim times ahead, with few able to afford marriage, retirement or living comfortable lifestyles similar to their parents.  The retirement forecast for Black millenials could prove catastrophic if better financial planning, saving and curbing unnecessary spending are not […]

Former D.C. Superior Court Magistrate Judge Lori Parker is campaigning on ensuring all Ward 1 residents benefit from its recent prosperity. She is challenging D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1) for her seat to make that happen. “The status quo isn’t working. Right now, constituent services aren’t a priority and far too many Ward […]

A Southeast woman died on July 21 after being shot in the head several months ago, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Authorities said 42-year-old Yashika Green, who was a Southeast resident, was shot on March 1 in the 200 block of Wayne Place, SE around 12:30 a.m. Police said they received an early morning […]

The District of Columbia’s attorney general Karl Racine and the council member representing Ward 8, Trayon White, teamed up recently to talk about fighting violence in the ward. On July 19, Racine and White convened a town hall, “Violence Prevention and Interruption” at THE ARC in Southeast to talk to Ward 8 residents on the […]

Dozens of Afro-Latina women in the District on July 25 felt free to tackle the issues that matter to them while honoring their African and Latin ancestry — without feeling forced to choose one side over the other. Afro-Latina Women of the District Day also became a chance for Black women in other parts of […]

The Smithsonian Asian American Center is scheduled to host an Asian American Literature Festival at the National Portrait Gallery, 8th Street, NW. The event is scheduled to be held on July 27 from noon to 9 p.m. The Asian American Literature Festival is expected to be an historic event as it is the first national […]

Throughout Latin America, July 25 is a day of recognition and celebration of Black women. This year, International Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women’s Day will be commemorated in the U.S. This community gathering, hosted by VidaAfrolatina, is designed to honor our collective histories and celebrate ourselves as Black Latinx women and girls. We will […]

With Congressional Republicans rushing forward with their plan to take away healthcare from millions, the fight to protect every American’s access to quality, affordable health care has never been more critical. On July 29 at 6:30 p.m., thousands of people across the United States will gather as part of “Our Lives on the Line”, a […]

Gospel artists William Murphy and Tasha Cobbs are scheduled to perform at the concert of the year, despite it not being the end of the year, on July 28 at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Road. Doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 in advance for General Admission seating and $45 […]

Sad news greeted Washington, D.C. area residents on the morning of July 22, when longtime local highly respected news anchor James Howard Vance III, known to viewers as Jim Vance, died at age 75. The cause of Vance’s death was not immediately released by the station where he worked for more than 45 years, Washington, […]