Category: Washington D.C. News

The Washington D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA-DC) held a Reporters’ Roundtable May 17 to discuss current immigration issues relating to youth in the United States. While immigration reform and the needs of first-generation immigrant youth often focus on Latinos, the roundtable revealed that sub-Saharan Africans tend to have the most difficulties […]

The Anti-Defamation League’s National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. honored May 16-17 former D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey for his approach to anti-discrimination training in law enforcement. (Courtesy Photo) Hundreds of leaders and activists gathered May 16-17 for the Anti-Defamation League’s National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. Charged with discussing and developing strategic methods of […]

On May 4, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) led a tour of Brookland Middle School in Ward 5 with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. The mayor used the tour of the school to show the secretary-general how D.C. was becoming a greener place. (Courtesy Photos) The District of Columbia has fully embraced the “Go Green” […]

Thelma D. Jones, a cancer survivor received a certificate of appreciation for her years of work in support of the mission of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. (Courtesy Photo) District resident, cancer survivor and volunteer advocate Thelma D. Jones received a certificate of appreciation for her years of work in support of the […]

D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander and former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray are running for the Ward 7 council seat. (Courtesy Photos) With the June 14 Democratic Party primary coming up, the race for the Ward 7 council seat is being dominated by the incumbent and a former mayor who once held the seat. D.C. Council member […]

Vice President Joe Biden On May 19, Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the National Urban League 13th Annual Legislative Policy Conference “Closing Breakfast” event.  The event will be held at The Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Ave., NW at 7:30 a.m. 

The All Eyes on DC group is sponsoring a night of news and music with a discussion of reclaiming African culture. The conversation will be led by Sam P.K. Collins and will feature input from local journalists, community organizers, and residents who will engage in a discussion on African consciousness and instilling African cultural awareness […]

The Potter’s House is hosting a “Hands on the Freedom Plow” author’s panel on May 19 from 7 p. m. – 9 p. m. The event is part of the Potter’s House Gender + Justice series. The Potter’s House is located at 1658 Columbia Road N.W. and the event is open and free to the […]

Purple Dimension is a Prince tribute party sponsored by Artfunkaz and Union Arts D.C., which is scheduled to be held on May 21 from 9 p. m. – 3 a. m. The event will feature performances from local artists such as Jenna Camille, Yellokake, Meche Korrect, The Silver Mountain, and more. There is a $10 […]

A rider enters a Metro train in the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Metropolitan area residents and leaders voiced their support of a draft plan to improve Metrorail’s safety and reliability even though adjustments to the system will mean closing some stations for weeks at a time and others early. Paul […]

A Maryland man died early May 8 after being shot in Southeast, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police are investigating the homicide of Don Lavae Williams Jr., 34, from Waldorf, Maryland after he was shot in the 2900 Block of Nelson Place, SE. The fatal shooting happened around 1:47 a.m. Police said they […]

DCSEU Workforce Development graduate London Summers and DCSEU Managing Director Ted Trabue at the 2016 graduation. Summers is now employed by DCSEU. (Courtesy photo) Washington, D.C. residents are being trained for and gaining opportunities in the renewable energy industry through a unique program created to establish the city as a leader in the sustainability movement. […]