Mayor Bowser stopped by the Bertie Backus campus of University of the District of Columbia on Monday to celebrate the official opening of a new wing. This ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the expansion that will increase an additional 1,100 students, 13 additional classrooms and labs and it will expand the courses that are offered. UDC has […]
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Sagging is the hip thing to do amongst the youth today. Hanging their pants below their buttocks and walking with a sway that looks like a baby that has messed in its pamper. Revealing their underwear, and for the most part, not wearing a belt is very unpopular to adults across the country. I personally
Gentrification has four main aspects to it. First there is the culture and character of the gentrified community. Often enough, the community is changed architecturally with its structures, landscaping and standards of how the community should behave. Secondly, there are the demographics which consist of an increase in evictions of low-income families, increase in rent
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Without a question, Washington, DC has been known for some unfavorable reasons in the past, The Murder Capitol being one of them. Another name DC was popular for as well was Chocolate City. This name was established because no matter what part of DC you were in, the Black community was thick. From North West
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October 17, 2015 The need for more mentors was echoed several times at the Non-Violence Youth Summit at the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center in Southeast DC. The 11-member panel ranging in age from 16 to 24 repeated this need several times in response to questions from moderator, and WPGC radio host, SunniAndTheCity. The Non-Violence Youth Summit
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Howard University School of Divinity has been in the Ward 5 community for the past few years. Neighboring next to the Franciscan Monastery, they have been a pillar in the community for students that choose to pursue a devout career in religious studies and the pursuit of a church leader. They have led undergrad and
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Radio stations are dispersed among Washington DC and the DMV. The station that was the most popular in Ward 5 was WOL 1450 am. Their first air date was 1928 and their format was \”Urban Talk\”. The station was Washington\’s top rated rhythm and blues music station during the 60\’s and 70\’s. Owned by Radio
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The Million Man March was held October 16, 1995. Orchestrated by the Minister Louis Farrakahn, he asked a million Black men to gather in support of atonement and solidarity. Many men travelled from different parts of the United States to support the cause of unity and revitalization of Black communities. During the march young men
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It\’s no question that our bodies need food to survive. We must nourish ourselves with the proper foods to give it the best opportunity to heal. Natural, fresh and organic foods have been and will always be an incredibly smart way to shop. Fortunately for us in Ward 5, we have a yes! Market that
