One D.C. organization said they have been somewhat pleased with the police investigation of two shooting incidents—one fatal—involving transgendered women in Northeast D.C. in July. Earline Budd, founder of local group Transgender Health Empowerment (THE), said the Metropolitan Police Department is doing “alright” to find out suspects for each shooting case. “The police are getting […]
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D.C Resident, Mary Cooper, Celebrates a Century of Life
While the average life expectancy for Washington D.C’s Black residents falls in the mid-70’s, a local resident has lived three decades longer than her peers. The fact that this resident is also a cancer survivor makes this birthday a momentous occasion to celebrate. Mary E. Cooper is celebrating a century of living that spans many […]
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More D.C. Schools in Need of Improvement
Washington, D.C. schools showed slight improvement and suffered major setbacks in their achievement of yearly benchmarks from 2010-2011. A report released by the city’s superintendent revealed that less than half of schools evaluated met math and reading requirements. The Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report revealed that out of 187 schools assessed, only 52 met federal […]
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D.C. Job Fair to Draw 100+ Employers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) will host her 14th Annual Job Fair Aug. 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Washington Convention Center – Hall C, 801 Mt. Vernon Avenue NW, for District residents only with jobs-tips workshops from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Recruiters representing more than 100 employers with […]
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Businesses, Neighborhood Brace for Walter Reed Closing
The signs of the economic impact on businesses near the Walter Reed Medical Center, which is slated for complete closing in September, have already caused panic and anxiety for local establishments. The Walter Reed Inn, a popular motel directly across from the hospital has been closed for months and relied heavily on business from the […]
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Maryland Officials Break Ground for Inter-County Broadband Network
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker and Gov. Martin O’Malley joined a host of other local officials, Aug. 1, to hold the groundbreaking of the Inter-County Broadband Network in Prince George’s County. The ceremony, held at Samuel P. Massie Elementary School in Forestville, Md., marked the construction of the 103 fiber miles connecting the […]
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Black D.C. Leaders to Be Spotlighted at Class Act Productions’ First Awards Dinner
Class Act Productions, an event planning and image consulting firm will spotlight a host of local African-American community leaders as they host their first annual awards dinner on Aug. 14. “What better way to kick-off our services, than to honor the community that we will serve?” Karen McConnell-Jones, CEO and president of Class Act Productions, […]
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D.C. DMV Launches Ticket Amnesty Program
For local residents who have acquired a host of parking tickets over time, the District Department of Motor Vehicles recently vowed to give you a break. From Aug. 1 to January 2012, customers with outstanding parking, moving violations and photo enforcement tickets can pay their debts without penalty, as part of the DMV’s Ticket Amnesty […]
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AFRO Exclusive Interview with Chancellor Kaya Henderson
After nearly eight months in office and a unanimous confirmation by the D.C. Council, Kaya Henderson is set to serve as the second chancellor since public schools control was turned over to the mayor in 2007. Henderson’s vision for D.C. Public School (DCPS) is pretty straightforward: A better school requires all hands on deck. “The […]
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The Salvation Army Sponsors Camp for Local Boys and Girls
On July 25, children from the District boarded buses at the Salvation Army Sherman Avenue Corps to embark on a weeklong trip full of fun and adventure. The 40 girls and 40 boys traveled to Richardsville, Va., to the Salvation Army’s retreat, Camp Happyland. Each year, the Salvation Army National Capital Area Command sponsors the […]
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DC Greenworks to Construct Community Garden at Dunbar Apartments
DC Greenworks, a local environmental nonprofit, recently teamed with the Living City DC 14th & U organization and the Summer Youth Employment Program and will install 15 raised beds on the grounds of Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments to create a community garden. The event will commence on July 30 and bring together Dunbar Apartment resident […]
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Progressive National Baptists Celebrate Golden Jubilee
Anyone with an appreciation of time can attest that a number of important events and moments, both minor and major, can take place in one year, let alone 50 of them. With the pivotal role its members played in the Civil Rights Movement, no group of people may be more appreciative of the past 50 […]
