In its final push to raise funds for the expansion of its Northwest Center, leaders at nonprofit food assistance organization Bread for the City announced they’d reached an $8.25 million capital campaign goal. The funds will help double the center’s size and takes place on the vacant 11,000-square-foot lot next to their Seventh Street N.W. […]
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National Black Church Initiative Helps Pr. George’s Fight Mortgage Woes
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 34,000 churches, successfully assisted 182 families in Prince George’s County at the Face-to-Face Housing Workout event held last month at Hope Christian Church World Headquarters. The event’s primary purpose was to assist any resident in Prince George’s County facing imminent housing foreclosure or in need of […]
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‘AFRO’ Columnist Retires After 37 Years
For nearly four decades, Herb Quarles has written about the regional faith community, the District’s arts scene and bridge, a card game popular among many area residents. At 82, Quarles has decided to retire plans to spend time playing bridge and traveling, two activities he “loves with a passion.” On Dec. 7, AFRO employees convened […]
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25th Olender Foundation Awards
Anchors JC Hayward, Paul Berry and Gordon Peterson got together Dec. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Building for the 25th Annual Olender Foundation Awards event. Paul Berry was the emcee, JC Hayward was the recipient of the Generous Heart Award for her civic and charitable work, and Gordon Peterson was her honored guest at the […]
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Bridge in D.C.
Tournament Calendar Capitol – Teams of Four “C” Regional (12-14-10) 10:30 a.m. Call Karen Pollock at 202-832-1504. WBU – ABA Super Open Pairs I (12-17-10) 7 p.m. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1489. WBU – ABA Super Open Pairs II (12-18-10) noon. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1489. VIP – Christmas Party and Open Pairs “C” Regional […]
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Council Votes Welfare Cuts to Offset Budget Woes
Despite public outcry, the District of Columbia City Council on Tuesday approved a measure that would curtail public assistance to help offset a projected $440 million budget deficit and avoid the possibility of higher property taxes over the next two years. In apparent agreement with an earlier proposal by Councilmembers Marion Barry and Yvette Alexander, […]
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Advocates Demand Funds to Lessen Youth Incarceration
Using revolutionary rhetoric, chants and African drums, a national network of juvenile justice advocates gathered for a rally in Washington, D.C., this week to call on Congress to put money behind legislation they say will lead to fewer youth of color being locked up. “I like to think of those resources that are used to […]
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Report: District’s Blacks, Hispanics Lack Internet Services
Survey findings by the Washington, D.C. –based Public Media Corps reveal that when it comes to accessing the Internet to secure products and services as well as for use in honing skills, Blacks and Latinos in the District tend to be at a disadvantage. As a result, the digital divide widens, leading some to ponder […]
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Rhee Launches Reformation Initiative
Former District of Columbia Public Schools chief Michelle Rhee will not be leaving the city after all. According to an announcement she made this week on the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” the reform czar will remain in the District to head up a new education group aimed at attracting one million members. “I am going to […]
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D.C. Discovers Benefits of Non -Gas Vehicles
Relief is in sight for electric car drivers in the District who worry about straying too far from home now that the city has unveiled its first charging station. The District of Columbia is the latest among several large cities across the country to provide a curbside electric car charging station, and Mayor Adrian Fenty […]
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Book Drive Benefits Youth Held in City Jail
Officials at the Campaign for Youth Justice are reveling in the success of a recent book drive that benefited youth locked up at the city jail. Accompanied by a holiday party Dec. 2 at the Busboys & Poets restaurant in Northwest Washington, the drive helped make the situation better for many among the nearly 50 […]
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Nickles Aims to Obtain Thomas Records before Leaving Office
District of Columbia Attorney General said late last week that he wants to round out an investigation on Ward 5 City Councilman Harry Thomas before leaving office the end of this month. Nickles, who announced his resignation after Mayor Adrian Fenty conceded defeat in the September primary, returned to U.S. Superior Court, where on Dec. […]
