Radio personality Steve Harvey hosted his ninth annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Aug. 13. Each year, the awards ceremony sets out to honor local businesses, schools, religious establishments and community leaders across the country. This year, a handful of residents from the D.C. area took home […]
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Councilwoman Nadine Winter, Champion of the Poor Dies at 87
Former DC Councilwoman, Nadine P. Winter passed graciously on Aug. 26 at her southwest home with her family at her side. A four-time cancer survivor, Winter prided herself in beating the odds, and preached to others, “catch the cancer early by going for screenings.” Winter was elected to the Council of the District of Columbia […]
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Homeless Exhibit Resiliency under Hurricane Irene’s Wrath
The first major hurricane for this season cruised through the Caribbean and up the east coast demanding respect from every city in its path. The District of Columbia got lucky with its head slightly bloody but unbowed. Mayor Vincent C. Gray noted that Washington came through Irene relatively unscathed at an Aug. 28 press conference. […]
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D.C. Metro Will Remain Open as Hurricane Irene Approaches East Coast
New York has issued its first-ever subway shutdown as Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast, but Washington, D.C.’s metro transit will operate as normal, WMATA officials said. “At this point, we have no plans to change,” Steven Taudenkidel, spokesman for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, told the AFRO. “We open at 7 a.m. and […]
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D.C. Declares State of Emergency as Irene Approaches
Click here to view a slideshow, Hurricane Irene Hits Chesapeake Region Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray declared a state of emergency for the city Aug. 26 as Hurricane Irene is expected to make landfall with high winds and heavy rainfall. The city joins Maryland and Virginia, which have already declared their state of emergencies. Irene, […]
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CSM Michael Williams: Taking Troops to the Next Level
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Michael W. Williams embodies the definition of the word leadership. He is dedicated, full of integrity and displays a sense of humor; he can best be described as a simplifier… one who is able to make complex issues plainly and understandable. As the Command Sergeant Major of the military organization known […]
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Service for Dr. Zachery Tims, Jr. Draws Thousands
Thousands clapped, sang, cried, laughed and listened as local and national pastors along with elected officials paid tribute to Dr. Zachery Tims, founder and senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, a predominantly Black mega-church in Central Florida. Tims, who led the 8,000-member New Destiny, was found dead on Aug. 12 in a […]
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Local Woman Fighting for Equality in the Workplace
A local woman is working hard to get more equality in federal jobs as she believes the government is closing doors on opportunities for minorities. “I felt that Black federal employees, that were brave enough to take on the injustices that were happening to us, needed to have an advocacy group to actually expose what’s […]
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Quake Rocks Washington Area, Felt on East Coast
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island, New York City and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., where President Barack Obama is vacationing. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was half a mile deep. Shaking was felt at […]
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Amtrak Brings ‘Great Migration’ Exhibit to DC, Md.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amtrak is opening a new exhibit at Washington’s Union Station to recount the history of the “Great Migration” of Southern blacks moving to the North early in the 20th century. Between 1915 and 1970, about 6 million African Americans moved from the South to the North. Many left behind rural farm lives […]
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Area Students Fly High in Prince George’s Upward Bound Program
Some rising college students may be wary of the roads ahead, but graduates of the Upward Bound program at Prince George’s Community College are proving to be well equipped. The specialized program provides educational enrichment and college prep to area high school students. Late last month, the program held a closing ceremony to cap the […]
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The DC Scoop Offers Tasty Treats and Community Fun
During an upcoming community event, District residents will soon have a unique opportunity to beat the heat while tantalizing their taste buds. DC Scoop, kicking off on Aug. 20 will bring together families, neighbors and businesses for a unique and tasty experience. During this event, participants will be able to taste and judge the District’s […]