Signal as much as keep linked Get the highest tales of the day across the DMV. After the Sixtieth-anniversary commemoration of the March on Washington on Saturday, a gaggle of native residents and neighborhood leaders gathered in a non-public room on the Busboys and Poets Anacostia to debate crucial points affecting the District. One of […]
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Johns Hopkins Well being Plans Grants Native Group Serving to Black NICU Households
Striving to help well being organizations bolstering assets to households in want, Johns Hopkins Well being Plans has awarded the Alliance for Black NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Households with a $20,000 grant to additional help their breast pump program. Alliance for Black NICU Households is a nonprofit group working to help and elevate the […]
Native Leaders Break Floor on New Recreation Heart
Signal as much as keep linked Get the highest tales of the day across the DMV. District officers lately broke floor on what won’t solely turn into a brand new recreation heart in Anacostia, however Ward 8’s first newly constructed recreation facility in 20 years. As soon as finalized, Anacostia Recreation Heart shall be situated […]
Native Workshop Empowers Ladies
Signal as much as keep related Get the highest tales of the day across the DMV. Earlier this week, London Beckwith stumbled upon an occasion at Busboys & Poets Anacostia that she stated compelled her to suppose deeply concerning the previous few years of her life and what different District youth encounter whereas coming of […]
A Native Ministry of Financial Development Has Gone Worldwide
For greater than 5 a long time the Rev. Jonathan Weaver has traveled from america to Africa, whether or not it was for medical ministry in Rwanda, or to construct a faculty within the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Individuals in America have to have a world perspective about life,” stated Weaver, who stepped down as […]
Trayon White, Ward 8 Leaders Search to Hold Native Big Open
Signal as much as keep linked Get the highest tales of the day across the DMV. D.C. Council member Trayon White stated he’ll work with officers with the Big Meals company and town authorities to maintain the grocery chain’s location on Alabama Avenue SE open and inspired his constituents and prospects to behave lawfully within […]
Native Activist, Rapper Challenges Standing Quo By means of Music and Neighborhood Assist
MartyHeemCherry is an area rapper and group activist and organizer in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy of Nicco Rocks) MartyHeemCherry, whose given title is Malik, in honor of the late Black chief Malcolm X, catches the attention of many. His distinctive vogue sense, genuine lyrical selection, and hands-on group work, undoubtedly flip heads, however his putting secondary […]
Athletes in Motion Brings Native Athletes Collectively
Over time, the DMV has boasted some excellent athletes in numerous sports activities. Many have gone to turn into highschool and faculty All Individuals and even professionals. But by way of time, many are forgotten. So in an effort to protect the accomplishments and accolades of these former athletes and produce them collectively, Lloyd Mayes […]
Main League Soccer Honors Native Heroes
In an effort to spotlight locals’ contributions to soccer throughout All-Star Week in Washington, D.C., Main League Soccer (MLS) paid particular tribute to the storied Howard College soccer program. The ceremony, which befell on the Willard Lodge in Northwest, Washington, honored Howard College coaches Lincoln Phillips, Keith Tucker and Phillip Gyau as Honorary Hometown Heroes. […]