Category: Washington D.C. News

When Vincent Gray delivered his victory speech after the Sept. 14 primary, he told the crowd of supporters that had loyally waited into the wee hours of the next morning to congratulate him, that his win had sent a clear message that District residents wanted to bring character, integrity and leadership back to the mayor’s […]

District Gears Up to Aid Homeless during Coldest Months

This summer a woman died while sitting on a bench in downtown Washington, D.C. She’d been sitting on the same bench night after night, even when it rained. It turns out that the woman, who’d probably claimed the bench as her own, was homeless. This is just one of the many scenarios often painted in […]

Thomas Ordered to Release Nonprofit Records

District of Columbia Councilmember Harry Thomas has been ordered to comply with a subpoena from Attorney General Peter Nickles to deliver information about a nonprofit bearing his name. Thomas received the order this week during a hearing in U.S. Superior Court regarding the fundraising activities of Team Thomas. According to Nickles, the organization is nonexistent, […]

A Veteran’s Perspective from Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown

by SeanA.StinnettNovember 3, 2010January 25, 2022

Veteran’s Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of its veterans. On Nov. 11, the entire nation can honor the men and women of this country’s armed services. One of these veterans is Maryland’s Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. As of November 2008, Lt. Gov. Brown is the highest-ranking elected […]

Celebs and Howard U. Huddle to Fight Hunger

Kraft Foods’ three-city HBCU Football Classic tour in support of its largest branded initiative ever to fight hunger in America, Huddle to Fight Hunger, made its final stop at the Howard University Homecoming game. Celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely are champions for the campaign and participated in the Homecoming pre-game and hosted a meet […]

Groups Partner to Preserve Legacy of Historic Cemetery

The Friends of Old Westview Cemetery and the Africana Studies Department at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte is entering a memorandum of understanding to finalize their partnership, which will develop goals and plans towards the restoration of the Old Westview Cemetery in Wadesboro, N.C. At 150 years old, the all-Black burial ground is a […]

Air Force Graduation

Air Force Airman Samson E. Lawrence graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]

Glory Foods Promotes Healthy Holiday Eating at D.C. Conference

Glory Foods, the category leader in Southern-style, heat-and-serve products, will promote healthy holiday eating to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore residents during For Sisters Only presented by WPGC/95.5FM on Nov. 6. Private Chef Khalil Wyche, president/executive chef of The Executive Chef™, will prepare a sampling of Glory Foods® Sensibly Seasoned™ 4 Bean Chili while company representatives […]

BSU Professor Produces Promotional Voting Video with Hip Hop Caucus

Bowie State University associate professor Tewodross Melchishua, a faculty member in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, recently worked as lead producer on a video aimed at encouraging voting, particularly among young people as part of the “Respect My Vote” campaign through the Hip Hop Caucus organization. Targeting the hip-hop generation, the video is […]

Target Teams with HGTV Designer in Support of Military Families

Target, The Heart of America Foundation and HGTV designer Sabrina Soto are supporting the military in addition to their ongoing education initiatives by unveiling a completely renovated school library and Teachers’ Resource Room at Manor View. The renovation includes redesigned spaces, new technology, art and books for the school and even books for students to […]

D.C. Voters Favor Incumbents

In addition to District of Columbia voters overwhelmingly choosing Vincent Gray to assume the helm of city leadership over the next four years, they also favored At-large Councilman Kwame Brown to replace Gray as City Council chairman during this week’s General Election. Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, who ran unopposed, retained her post. And councilmembers Phil […]