Category: Washington D.C. News

D.C. Council member Vincent Orange D.C. Council member Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) held a hearing recently on a bill he introduced that would help returning citizens learn skills to start and operate businesses. The hearing for the bill, which would create a $10 million operating fund, was held on Jan. 28. Called “The District of Columbia […]

The Rev. Reginald Green travelled through the Deep South with the Freedom Riders, in order to challenge the inequality of segregation. (Photo by Shantella Y. Sherman) Almost 50 years ago, the Rev. Reginald Green stood among violent racists in the American South and challenged segregation. Now he serves as the D.C. First Rising Mt. Zion […]

D.C. area metro riders have been subject to several unsafe conditions throughout the years. The most recent being gang attacks by youth. Is it safe to continue riding the Washington D.C. metro? On Jan. 28, a group of teenagers punched and kicked a man at the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station in Northwest during morning rush […]

Chuck Hicks, director of the D.C. Black History Celebration Committee addressed participants Feb. 2 at a kickoff reception at the African American Civil War Museum to acknowledge Black History Month. (Photo by Shantella Sherman) Because the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture won’t open on the National Mall until this September, the […]

SHAKE LOOSE is a musical night of Blues, Moods, and Icons at the Metro Stage in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The production is a musical revue featuring stories and music of some of the most acclaimed musicals produced at the Metro Stage. Music and lyrics are by Thomas Jones II, William Hubbard and William Knowles. […]

The Links will hold its 8th annual Red Dress event Feb. 5 at the Army Navy Country Club, 2400 18th Street, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The event is broken into two segments, the segment from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. will include heart healthy buffet reception with refreshments and free health screenings. The segment […]

Kids Smiles, a non-profit dental center, will provide free comprehensive dental care to uninsured children on Feb. 5 for Give Kids a Smile Day. Located at 4837 Benning Road, SE. Kids Smiles provides a dental home for children ages 0-18 in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Ward 7 and surrounding areas, and accepts all children […]

The exhibit “Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora” is currently on display at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St NW, from Feb. 2 to March 11. The exhibit consists of art from the Third Annual Black History Month Art Competition sponsored by Black Artists D.C. and Art Impact USA.   An opening reception is […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who had a weapon that turned out to be a BB gun was fatally shot by a District of Columbia police officer Monday, authorities said. The officer tried to stop the man, who was acting suspiciously, about 2 a.m., but the man fell as he tried to flee and the […]

District residents view photographs of local poverty in the “Witness to Hunger” exhibit hosted by Martha’s Table Jan. 14. (Photo by Shantella Sherman) Martha’s Table hosted the “Witnesses to Hunger” exhibit Jan. 14, showcasing photos by District residents who find themselves suddenly living hand-to-mouth, and unceremoniously cast aside by city officials.  The exhibit details, with […]

The Metropolitan Police Department identified Timon M. Jones, 23, as the victim of a fatal shooting Jan. 20 in Southeast, D.C. According to reports, the police received a call for a man down in the Sixth District area. Jones was lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds when officers arrived. He was pronounced dead […]

A rendering of the proposed Skyland property. (Photo/skylandtowncenter.com) District government officials and the Skyland Town Center developer told frustrated Southeast residents Jan. 21 they will continue to search for a retailer to replace Walmart after the company announced it will not be building a store in Ward 7. Gary Rappaport, CEO of Rappaport Companies, the […]