Donnell Long, owner and executive chef of the Old Towne Inn in Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County, has for years fed and provided hundreds of local needy children with […]
Category: Washington D.C. News
Late Mississippi Civil Rights Hero Clyde Kennard Honored in D.C.
Several of the Washington, D.C.-area’s most celebrated civil rights leaders converged on Busboys and Poets at 14th and V streets NW recently to pay homage to a man who gave […]
Howard University Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s Legacy through Photo Exhibit
From prisoner to president, Nelson Mandela is credited with spearheading the movement that led to the dismantling of the racist apartheid system in South Africa. Not only is he an […]
The Life of Radio Personality Sheila Stewart to Be Celebrated
Ask friends what they miss most about Sheila Stewart and they will likely say her warm friendship and zest for life. There was also the way she presented people, which […]
Pursuing the Dream; Our Youth
Negro League Legends Hall of fame (NLLHOF) hosted a Black and White benefit for the Reading About Our Communities (R.A.C.H.) Historical Educational Outreach Program, Nov 8, 2013 at the Blue […]
Men Who Cook
After being fed spiritually with songs, prayers, praises and the morning sermon in the main sanctuary, the congregational members of Metropolitan AME Church in Northwest, Washington, DC, were then fed […]
D.C. Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing Outside Georgia Ave. Strip Club
Washington D.C. police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 15 outside of a Georgia Avenue strip club. The incident occurred in the […]
Streetcars Set To Roll
Streetcars will begin to run along H Street and Benning Road as early as next month, as the testing phase begins in the process of bringing the vehicles back to […]
Former D.C. Inspector General Angela Avant Named Prez/CEO of National Association of Black Accountants
The National Association of Black Accountants has appointed Angela L. Avant its president and CEO. Avant, a certified public accountant, previously served as the D.C. Inspector General. NABA is the […]
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church Rings in Holiday Season with ‘Living’ Christmas Tree
The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church in the District is once again celebrating the Christmas season with a “living” Christmas tree event on Dec. 6-8. Featuring a powerful blend of music, […]
Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service and the Better Opportunity for Singles Soldiers (BOSS) organization will host their annual Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 16 at the JBM-HH Community […]
Group Hosts Family Day
The Diaconate Board of the Peoples Congregational UCC is pleased to announce that a Friends and Family Worship Service will be held on November 17 during the 8:30 a.m. and […]