Category: Washington D.C. News

At 68 years old, Paul Reggie Bryant can finally call himself a high school graduate. On June 10, Bryant was one of 26 students to graduate from Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School with a high school diploma. “I used to always hear the saying ‘You’re never too old,’” said Bryant, who delivered an […]

Dozens of activists recently visited the U.S. Congress in support of legislation that promotes statehood for Washington, D.C. Stand Up! for Democracy Executive Director Anise Jenkins; Karen A. Szulgit, chief of staff for D.C. Statehood; Sen. Michael Brown (D) and activist Evanna Powell were the statehood movement leaders who visited the Senate on June 12 […]

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recently joined former Mayor Anthony Williams, Councilmember David Grosso, Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Board of Library Trustees President Gregory McCarthy and a handful of residents to kick off construction at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and a ceremonial lowering of the building’s historic mural. The event proved emotional […]

The inaugural “Freedom Happens Now” 5k race will support victims of modern-day slavery at a time when sex and labor trafficking are on the rise in the District. The 5K will be held June 24 at Tyson’s Corner Center Plaza near the Silver Metro Line. Proceeds will benefit Polaris, which runs the 24-hour National Human […]

The Rev. Dr. Derek Grier, founding pastor of Grace Church in Dumfries, Va., teaches his sons to make their own paths in life and not necessarily follow in his footsteps. However, because of his religious stature, not all agree with his tactics. “I just got a text from a pastor friend in Maryland on Friday,” […]

The District of Columbia has had a rash of hate crimes within its borders in recent months and city leaders and residents are determined to fight those who are the perpetrators. On June 4, a noose was found at Anne Beers Elementary School in Ward 7 in Southeast D.C One June 2, Fake Immigration and […]

Justin Fairfax, a Black attorney and co-owner of a dental business in Northern Virginia, won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor for Virginia on June 17. Justin Fairfax won the Democratic primary for his bid for Virginia Lt. Governor. (Courtesy photo) Fairfax garnered 49.14 percent of the Democratic tally with Susan Platt as his closest […]

Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates Black freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It was initially marked as the day all slavery ended in the United States. Washington, D.C. 3400 11th St NW, Ste 200 Columbia Heights Day Festival The best local DC street party is back and you’re invited!! There will be a celebration […]

The council members with the highest percentages of Blacks in the District of Columbia supported the budget that the city’s legislative body passed recently but voiced some concerns with it. On June 13, the D.C. Council unanimously passed the nearly $14 billion fiscal year 2018 budget on its second and final vote. Despite the unity, […]

UnitedHealthcare will host A Better You, a series of health and wellness educational events to help Black seniors and other beneficiaries learn more about Medicare and their health care coverage options. The events are scheduled to feature renowned keynote speakers, such as Rev. Drs. Dennis and Christine Wiley, pastors of the Covenant Baptist Church UCC […]

On June 18, join Fit Fathers at the Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza, 8525 Fenton Street, for a fun-for-all group exercise and a health celebration, from 10 a.m. to noon, with trainers Michangelo Bance, Tiffani Jenkins, Styves Exantus and the Raven’s Kyle Arrington. There will also be “fit” games, Zumba workouts, healthy snacks, […]

The American Express OPEN for Government Contracting program provides free events, resources, mentoring and networking opportunities to help small and mid-sized businesses get the insight and experience they need to do business with the world’s largest customer: the U.S. government. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the annual OPEN for Government Contracting: Summit for Success […]