Category: Washington D.C. News

Marion C. Barry was recently praised as a young man who was working to turn his life around and who loved his people and the communities they lived in. Calvin Barry, a cousin of the late Christopher Barry, spoke at his funeral on Aug. 22 along with other notable D.C. residents, including D.C. Mayor Muriel […]

The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia Superior Court Drug Intervention Program, better known as Drug Court, held a graduation and level progression ceremony for residents dealing with substance abuse.  On Aug. 17 six graduates, five males and one female, were commended for completing the four phases needed, according to the Drug Court, […]

As traditional school began for thousands of District students, the city also opened its first all boys’ school, the Ron Brown College Preparatory School. According to officials, the academic year will include unique educational concepts and the modernization of one of the city’s oldest high schools. The Ron Brown College Preparatory School is the District’s […]

While many of the District’s political junkies and activists will focus on the presidential election and the at-large race for the D.C. council, there is another at-large race that may generate the most heat. Jacque Patterson is a candidate for the at-large Board of Education position. (Courtesy Photo) At-Large D.C. State Board of Education member […]

In a surprise move, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier announced Aug. 16 that she will become the National Football League’s new senior vice president for security in September. When she steps down in two weeks, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) will appoint an interim successor and launch a nationwide search for the permanent replacement. D.C. […]

In Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, on the J.C Penny Court, Level One, the Adventure Kids club will be hosting a free magic show for kids on Aug. 25. The show is for children 5 years-old and under, and promises that kids will both laugh, learn and be in awe of the amazing tricks before […]

The Café Mocha radio show affectionately is scheduled to host its second annual Salute Her: Beauty of Diversity Awards presented by Toyota Green Initiative.  The awards luncheon will celebrate a diverse array of women who are making a difference in their respective communities. Nine women will be honored at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, […]

The 9:30 club, 815 V St NW, is scheduled to hold a dance party on Aug. 26 in honor of music from the 2000s and will be open to all ages. Tickets cost $16. Guests can groove to old hits by artists like Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani, Sean Paul, Outcast, Kelly […]

The Ubiquitous Beauty, Hair and Health Expo is scheduled to be held on Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. and Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW. Yolanda Adams is scheduled to sing at the expo on Aug. 28. The event will consist of workshops, seminars […]

The African Diaspora International Film Festival held Washington, D.C. from Aug. 19-21, uses films about people of color all over the world to educate, destroy stereotypes and end attitudes that support racial injustice, according to its cofounder. “The Black experience outside of the U.S. is also linked to the same kind of tragedy that African-American […]

D.C. Central Kitchen (DCCK), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., is providing low-income communities healthy foods by partnering with local corner stores. Founded in 1989 by Robert Egger, D.C. Central Kitchen’s primary mission is to feed the homeless and poor. DCCK provides below market price fresh produce to under served communities. (Courtesy Photo) The […]

Vincent Orange stepped down as an at-large member of the D.C. Council. By doing so, he ignited an intra-party battle for his seat. Vincent Orange recently gave up his seat on the D.C. Council so that he could he be the new president of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce. (AFRO File Photo) On Aug. 15, […]