More than 150 leaders of Mocha Moms, the national organization for stay-at-home mothers of color, visited the White House, Feb.16, 17, for a “Moms Briefing” and tour. Actress and mother Karyn Parsons also took part in the event. The program is among the events hosted by the White House in celebration of this year’s theme […]
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DC Council Approved Measure to Halt Flying E#p!etive$
WASHINGTON (AP) — The D.C. Council has passed a measure banning members from using profanity during public meetings. The council unanimously approved the resolution without debate Tuesday. Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown pushed the resolution after D.C. Council members Marion Barry and David Catania got into a profanity-laced shouting match during a retreat last week. […]
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Fifth Grader Campaigns for Black Heritage Stamp
Jackson Davis V, 12, is a typical-looking fifth grader with bright eyes, an infectious smile, eager to share ideas and an endearing attitude. Yet, this young African-American male is very serious about his work. Davis embarked on a campaign to alert congressional leaders and the hierarchy of the U.S. Postal Service that he had a […]
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Youth Science Camp Ready for Applicants
Applications are being accepted from high school seniors in the District who are interested in attending the National Youth Science Foundation in Charleston, W.Va., June 27 through July 21. The program is free, including travel to and from West Virginia. The camp, a nationally competitive, residential science education program, admits students during the summer after […]
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Holmes Norton Providing Tax Return Preparation Help for Washington D.C. Residents
For the 12th year the D.C. Tax and Financial Services Fair will offer D.C. residents help in preparing their 2011 tax returns as well as financial guidance and advice from tax professionals, federal and city tax officials and a taxpayer advocate Feb. 25. The tax fair, organized by D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), provides […]
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for National Museum of African American History and Culture
The groundbreaking for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will be held Feb 22 in Washington, D.C. The museum will be located on the National Mall, on Constitution Avenue and 14th Street NW, next to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and adjacent to the Washington Monument. Rep. John Lewis […]
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Howard University Faces Stringent Belt Tightening
Howard University President Sidney Ribeau sent a letter to the university community Monday seeking support for a proposed series of actions that he said would help the school regain strong economic footing, The Hilltop student newspaper and website reported. “According to the letter, Howard University expenses exceeded available funds during the first half of the […]
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ASALH Celebrates 86th Back History Month Luncheon
“Black Women in American History and Culture” is the theme for this year’s, Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Black History Month luncheon. Now in its 86th year, “the annual luncheon is one of the largest fundraisers that we hold,” said Sylvia Cyrus, executive director of ASALH. “In addition to […]
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Another Chance at Success
The Capitol Guardian Youth Challenge Academy, sponsored by the D.C. National Guard, one of 34 nationwide, has been recognized as one of the nation’s most effective and cost efficient programs for at-risk young people. “The Capitol Guardian youth challenge program provides an educational opportunity for young people who have not been as successful in the […]
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ASALH Celebrates 86th Back History Month Luncheon
“Black Women in American History and Culture” is the theme for this year’s, Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Black History Month luncheon. Now in its 86th year, “the annual luncheon is one of the largest fundraisers that we hold,” said Sylvia Cyrus, executive director of ASALH. “In addition to […]
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Community Group Seeks Student Input
Last spring, Sylvia Robinson visited a monthly meeting of freshmen residing at Charles R. Drew Hall. She was there to garner support and input from students regarding the drastic changes that are occurring in the community, changes that have since begun to take shape. She left by encouraging students to get involved. Sylvia Robinson works […]
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Washington D.C. Pulls Plug on Internet Gambling
The D.C. Council has repealed its Internet gambling law, the first such law in the country, over concerns that the legislation was approved without proper public notice. The Washington Post reported that the council voted 10-2 to reverse the legislation and terminate the city’s contract with iGaming, which would have allowed residents and visitors to […]
