Category: Washington D.C. News

Howard University students, walk near the University’s main gate in Washington (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (Updated 11/13/2015) Nightfall on Howard University’s campus on Nov. 12 saw the usual early evening parade of students headed to class, study groups or dinner breaks around the Georgia Avenue corridor—despite a well-publicized social media threat against those students by […]

TAGDMV and Nova Gray are sponsoring an event to highlight artists and performers from the Metro area on Nov. 20 at Addis Ababa Restaurant, 8233 Fenton Street at 6 p. m. There will be a happy hour special from 6 p. m.- 9p. m. and the show will start at 8p. m ., featuring  DJ […]

Dr. Nicku Mordi is celebrating 50 years of philanthropy, ministry, and leadership from Nov. 20 – Nov. 21. There will be a Thanksgiving praise and worship service on Nov. 20 at the Ethiopian Evangelical Church, 7930 Eastern Ave. NW. A gala will be held at the Metro Points Hotel,  8500 Annapolis Road in New Carrollton, […]

Aimee Meredith Cox Aimee Meredith Cox, author and assistant professor of African-American studies at Fordham University will be discussing her book “Shapeshifters” on Nov. 21 from 2 p. m. – 4 p. m. at The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road N.W. “Shapeshifters” tells the story of young Black women who collide with racial stereotypes, gender […]

The Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women is sponsoring its annual brunch on Nov. 21 at the Ritz Carrolton, 1250 South Hayes Street from 11:30 a. m. – 3 p. m. Special guests will include Tisha Lewis of Fox 5, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, and gospel artist Stephen Hurd. Tickets […]

Rise Up October, a group composed of mothers from across the country, who have lost loved ones to police brutality and violence, gathered at the DOJ Nov. 10 to announce a new foundation committed to the pursuit of justice for victims of police brutality, death and violence. A group of community and civic activists committed […]

Charles Allen represents Ward 6 on the D.C. Council. (AFRO File Photo) D.C. Council member Charles Allen (Ward 6) introduced “The Youth Vote Amendment Act of 2015” on Nov. 3, which would give 16-year-olds in the District the right to vote, and the bill is garnering support among residents. Allen introduced the legislation to the […]

D.C. Mayor Muriel Boweser is trying to steer more government work to the city’s small and medium size businesses. Muriel Bowser is the mayor of the District. (Courtesy Photo) On Nov. 2, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and D.C. Council member Vincent Orange (D-At large) held a press conference where they announced the Fiscal Year […]

D.C. Councilman Brandon Todd D.C. Councilman Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4) told over 300 senior citizens from his ward that they are his top priority. He said he will work to improve their quality of life and support the District’s “age friendly” plan, during a speech at the Riggs-LaSalle Community Center. In a 15 minute-speech, Todd, […]

The Greater Washington Heart Walk on Nov. 7 promoted physical activity and heart-healthy living. As of Nov. 11, the walk raised $1,886,366 of its goal of $2,500,000, according to the AHA website.

Rev. Dr. Frank D. Tucker Rev. Dr. Frank D. Tucker is celebrating 40 years of leading the First Baptist Church of Randolph Street on Nov. 14 from 1 p. m. – 5 p. m. at Martin’s Caterers Crosswinds , 7400 Greenway Center Drive. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III of the Abyssinian Baptist Church and […]

A rash of bank robberies have occurred in the D.C. metropolitan area in 2015, and many of them are still unsolved. Alleged “Nike Baseball Cap Bandit” wanted in connection with SunTrust Bank robbery in Southeast D.C. Presently, the FBI is looking for 35 men who have robbed banks and two men who are wanted for […]