Femme Fatale D.C. and Current Boutique (CB) are throwing Best of D.C. Launch Party on Jan. 27th from 7-9:30pm at 1809 14th St. The event will celebrate and mark CB’s entry into City Paper’s Best of DC awards competition. The event is only open to ladies who are 21 years old or older. This free, […]
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Deltas and Alphas Present ‘Project Outreach’
The Prince William County (VA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has partnered with the Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Prince William County to present Project Outreach on Jan. 28 at Potomac Middle School, 3130 Panther Pride Drive. “Project Outreach” is a free conference for middle and high school […]
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D.C. Complex Opens for Homeless Vets
“It was like somebody took a ton of weight off my back,” said resident Clifford Rowe, who served in the 101st Airborne Division at the Bay of Pigs and later experienced homelessness for twelve years. “To find out I had a home coming, that was wonderful.” Rowe was among a fortunate few to join U.S. […]
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New D.C. Patrol Strategy Aims to Reduce Response Time
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) launched a new patrol strategy on Jan. 3. The program is structured to increase management accountability of officers working within the area’s seven districts. The sector patrol strategy divides each patrol district into three sectors. Each sector is led by an assigned captain, who reports directly to the district commander. […]
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Lockridge is Top Aide to Trayon White
One of the District of Columbia’s top political operatives and most respected leaders in Ward 8 has signed on to become a top aide to one of the D.C. Council’s newest members. D.C. Council member Trayon White (D-Ward 8) has hired his longtime mentor and community activist Wanda Lockridge to serve as his chief of […]
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D.C. National Guard Set to Serve Despite Loss of Leader
Despite the abrupt removal of their long-time leader, the members of the D.C. National Guard are going to line the streets for the inauguration of Donald Trump — the 45th President of the United States. Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz, who has proudly led the 2,700 member unit since 2008, will be relieved of his […]
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Thousands March in D.C. in Honor of King
Thousands of Blacks gathered in Washington, D.C. to send a message to President-elect Donald Trump by marching, a week before his inauguration, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King and to peaceably reject the incoming presidential administration. Thousands gathered in D.C. Jan. 14 to pay homage to the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
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D.C. Struggles to Say ‘Goodbye’ Obama
Once Barack H. Obama (D) passes the presidential baton to Donald J. Trump (R) on Jan. 20, his presence will be missed mightily by D.C. residents and leaders. “President Obama was tremendous for the city,” D.C. Council member Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) told the AFRO. Barack Obama served as president of the U.S. from 2009-2017. […]
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The Mediation Museum Host Session to Find Trust in Changing the World
The Mediation Museum, 9525 Georgia Avenue, will host an event on Jan. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. by Sister Jenna to learn how to use innate spiritual powers to increase self confidence and trust. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP for the event, visit eventbrite.com.
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The Mediation Museum II Hosts Breaking Free with the Power of Forgiveness
On Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. the Mediation Museum II, 1984 Chain Bridge Road, will host a workshop to discover how to let resentments go. The workshop is free and open to the public. To RSVP, visit eventbrite.com.
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Artwork Depicting Ferguson Removed from Capitol Display
WASHINGTON (AP) — A student’s painting that divided members of Congress for its depiction of Ferguson, Missouri, has been removed from its Capitol Hill display, this time perhaps permanently. FILE – In this Jan. 5, 2017 file photo, a painting by David Pulphus hangs in a hallway displaying paintings by high school students selected by […]
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HBCUs Make Their Pitch to Next Generation
Jordan Johnson is a senior at the School Without Walls High School in the Northwest quadrant of the District of Columbia and like many seniors; she is looking forward to attending college. Jordan has opted to attend a historically Black college and university (HBCU), and is proud of her decision to do so. Jordan Johnson […]
