Hazel Reid Crawford, a Democrat who represented Ward 7 on the D.C. Council and served as a senior official in the Nixon administration, died Feb. 10 at the age of 78. H.R. Crawford represented Ward 7 on the D.C. Council from 1981-1993. (AFRO File Photo) “I am saddened to hear of Council member H.R. Crawford’s […]
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Todd Introduces Black History Bill
A D.C. Council member wants residents to remember the contributions of Black citizens and has sponsored a bill that will do just that. “The Commission on African American History and Culture Establishment Act of 2017” would establish a commission on Black History and Culture through the Mayor’s Office of African American Affairs and would organize […]
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Black Engineers Gather in D.C. to Network, Increase Opportunity
The Black Engineer of the Year Awards’ (BEYA) 31st annual STEM Conference drew major corporations and organizations that are keen on recruiting Black engineers and with more than 10,000 registered participants – a record number – there were plenty to choose from. BEYA – which, according to a sign at the conference, could also stand […]
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D. C. Black History Month Celebrations Focus on Progress
The retiring head of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Human Rights called for a new effort to stop the Trump administration from reversing decades of progress made by people of color at a Masonic Black History Program in the District of Columbia. Wade Henderson spoke at a Masonic Grand Lodge celebration about the […]
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Congress’s Attempt to Nullify Assisted-Suicide Bill Unlikely to Succeed
Along with other D.C. officials and residents, Ward 8 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Mary Cuthbert wants Congress to stay out of District affairs. (Courtesy photo) Incensed by congressional Republican interference in the affairs of the D.C., city leaders and residents are taking matters into their own hands to confront Congress regarding the District’s Death and Dignity […]
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Longtime Marketer Conjures Online Social Buzz
The amount of things to do in Washington, D.C. can be overwhelming. That’s why Nels Cephas founded DC Now Events. Maryland local Nels Cephas uses social media build interest in D.C. event. (Courtesy Photo) After being part of the social scene for over 10 years, the West African native knows what’s going on and how […]
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service Celebrates Black History
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service is scheduled to host an annual Keeper of the Community Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel. Individuals and organizations recognized for their achievements and impact on the community. Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness will be the guest speaker. The […]
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Northern Va. Delta Education and Community Service Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Northern Virginia Delta Education and Community Service (NVDECS) Foundation announces that the organization is accepting applications for two 2017 Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas Educational Scholarships. A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a GED graduate or non-traditional adult learner returning to college who is planning to pursue a post-secondary education at […]
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Movies@Asbury Presents “Southside with You”
The Asbury United Methodist Church, 926 11th Street, will host a film screening and discussion of the movie “Southside with You” on Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. There is also free parking.
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Positive Black Folks in Action Commemorates Malcolm X Memorial
Positive Black Folks in Action is scheduled to commemorate the 52nd Memorial of Malcolm X at the Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th Street, NW; on Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Malcolm X was assassinated on Feb. 21. 1965. The event will include footage of the 1965 funeral procession of Malcolm X in […]
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Mayor Bowser Presents Black History Month Celebration at Lincoln Theatre
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will host The District’s African Diaspora: Communities in Conversation, a panel discussion on Feb. 16 at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street, NW; at 6:30 p.m. Doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. The event will include performances by local artists, discussions by leading scholars and a presentation from the […]
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Black Engineer Conference Draws Multitude of Students & Professionals to Washington D.C.
The 31st Black Engineer of the Year Award conference annually recognizes Black engineering professionals in the United States. The conference also has a specific focus on networking and helping Black students from HBCUs interested in STEM careers. The 2017 conference is being held in Washington D.C. at the Marriott Wardman Park from Feb. 9 to […]
