U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., champions unity and inclusivity in a polarized political landscape. He focuses on economic development, healthcare access, and environmental justice.
Category: Washington D.C. News
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DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
Ted Leonsis, Adam Silver, Muriel Bowser, and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledgehammer-swinging, while the Washington Commanders’ future in the city remains uncertain.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
What is a family or resident nursing home council and how common are they in Washington, D.C.?
Family councils in nursing homes can improve residents’ quality of life and provide oversight, but are rarely utilized due to funding and labor shortages, and are required to respond to issues raised by both resident and family councils.
Posted inCivil Rights
D.C. civil rights attorney Yaida Ford seeks justice after arrest
D.C. civil rights attorney Yaida Ford is preparing to file a civil rights lawsuit against Delaware Officer Phillip Poorman for an alleged false arrest that took place on July 6, which she believes was racially motivated.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser and OSSE announce multi-million dollar investment into high impact tutoring
Mayor Bowser announced grants and contracts totaling over $7 million to fund high impact tutoring programs in D.C. public schools and public charter schools, aiming to accelerate learning and reduce opportunity gaps.
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Doorway to the world opened at D.C.’s ‘Winternational’
The 11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington, D.C. attracted over 8,000 attendees and featured representatives from 68 embassies and cultural organizations promoting their countries’ visual art, cuisine, and handcrafts.
Posted inAfro Briefs
PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
Posted inD.C Sports
Southeast D.C. youth embrace safety of the gym over violence of the streets
Midnight Basketball, a program sponsored by Building Bridges Across the River and the Washington Wizards, is helping to reduce violence and provide a safe place for youth in Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, D.C. to play basketball and avoid the dangers of the streets.
Posted inDMV News
VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser premieres $26 million fund, encouraging new venture capital to D.C. based start-ups
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a $26 million D.C. Venture Capital Program to invest in early-stage tech companies, with a focus on underrepresented founders, and the program is supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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D.C. Bar Association salutes trailblazing attorney Elaine R. Jones
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) honored Elaine R. Jones with the Honorable Annice M. Wagner Pioneer Award during its 153rd Annual Leadership Awards Banquet on Dec. 7.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Coat and food drive serves up hope and holiday cheer
Dicko Foundation and Piano Keys Restaurant and Lounge hosted a coat drive and dinner for those in need at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., donating over 100 coats, gloves, care packages, and thermal tents, and serving hot food to over 100 people.