Category: Washington D.C. News

Two members of the Afro-American Newspaper’s family, Edgar Brookins, the general manager for the Washington D.C. office, and reporter Hamil Harris were honored by The Made Man initiative on Sept. 22. The AFRO’s Washington D.C. office General Manager Edgar Brookins and veteran AFRO reporter Hamil Harris were honored by The Made Man initiative on Sept. […]

D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) wants to remember the outstanding work and lives of native Washingtonians of color by erecting statutes of them in each ward in the city. D.C. Council memeber Kenyan McDuffie. (Courtesy Photo) On Sept. 15, McDuffie introduced the “Charles Hamilton Houston and Other Diverse Washingtonians Commemorative Works Amendment Act […]

Metro’s largest union is demanding the system to do more to protect bus operators from people who assault them on the job, and points to a rise in attacks they say have been ratcheting up since late August. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 is calling on Metro to beef up the Metro Police Force […]

As development across the District continues to raze long-standing communities and replace them with more modern and expensive housing, residents – particularly in Wards 7 and 8 – have moved to direct action tactics to avoid being displaced. Robert Green, another tenant at the 3200 13th Street building in Congress Heights, and Attorney Eugene Puryear […]

Charles Wilson, a Ward 8 advisory neighborhood commissioner and a leader in the Historic Anacostia neighborhood, was re-elected as president of the Ward 8 Democrats with his slate winning easily as well. Charles Wilson, an advisory neighborhood commissioner living in Historic Anacostia, was re-elected as the president of the Ward 8 Democrats. (Courtesy photo) Wilson […]

While he was alive, Dick Gregory exchanged a million-dollar comedic career for decades of unrepentant social activism and advocacy for health and wellness among the Black community. After his death, people throughout the world celebrated the icon’s legacy as an urban prophet whose passion for all people never ceased. Dick Gregory was a famous comedian […]

In what could be described as a true “Emmy nod,” District of Columbia Public Schools was given a ‘shout out’ by D.C.-native Dave Chappelle as he struggled to maintain his composure during the telecast on Sept. 16. The impromptu mention was later picked up by “Last Week Tonight” host and comedian John Oliver. “Like Dave […]

Agape Embassy Ministries, 5775 Barclays Dr., Suite 7, is scheduled to host their annual community fair on Sept. 23 from noon – 4 p.m. The fair will feature food, music, rides and games for the Kingstowne community. The event is free and open to all ages.

Athleta is hosting its first annual Style Evolution Fashion Show on Sept, 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 3229 M. St., NW. The fashion show will give audience members an insider’s look into the life of being a stylist. Audience members will receive the full VIP treatment as they are given detailed insight […]

The eighth annual D.C. State Fair will be on Sept. 24 located at 375 and 425 M. St., SW  from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and highlights the District’s traditions of growing and gardening and various foods. The D.C. State Fair will also include competitions to find the perfect mumbo sauce, […]

The season finale of All the Way Live Tuesdays is scheduled to be held on Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Anacostia Arts Center, located on 1231 Good Hope Rd., SE. This weekly cypher will include some of D.C.’s  most popular artists performing live, such as WPGC’s Joe Clair, Uptown XO, Head Roc, and […]

The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, an employer-led coalition focused on hiring opportunity youth, will hold its annual career fair on Sept. 20. The career fair, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 810 7th ST NW, is expected to offer almost 1,800 interviews and jobs in the retail industry to D.C. youth from ages 16 to […]