Although Black History Month is coming to an end, Black Creatives gathered at Culture Coffee in Washington DC to discuss ways to keep the community thriving beyond 28 days. Whiskey Girl\’s Live discussion was moderated by blogger, and Spoken Word Artist @whiskey_grrl along with Visual Artist Traci L. Turner with performances by Black Assets, D. Baker, …
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Watching the slow but steady transition of Ward 5 is heart-wrenching. Three-story houses go up in a month. Whole blocks vanish in a week. Landmarks are gone forever. That\’s the trend throughout DC. Ward 5 is no exception. But the real question is who\’s protecting us against the silent displacement taking place? With one large …
New York Avenue is one of the major corridors in Ward 5. It supports over 100,00 cars a day. Rapid and cargo rail roar through several times a day. And a growing bicycle community waits for some new pathways to take advantage of this thoroughfare. But a closer look at the overpass on Montana Avenue …
It goes down!, not in your DM\’s, but at the MGM National Harbor on March 11th for the first-ever boxing match at the casino and resort. That means there\’s more than slots at the MGM National Harbor! Get ready! The cards are stacked for the March 11th boxing match, and Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell …
Greeted by \”don\’t censor our internet just cause Trump sucks,\” \”FCC hands off the internet,\” I attempt to make my way into the first Federal Communications Commission meeting under the Trump Administration. New Commission Chair At the last Commission meeting, Chairman Wheeler couldn\’t wait until the clock struck 12:10 p.m. so he could officially be …
Isn\’t it lovely! Two thousand seventeen is off to a great start, and most people have survived President Donald Trump\’s Inauguration! Now it is time for some much needed culture and enlightenment, which couldn\’t be more perfect to usher in Black History Month. It took a long time for \”Negro Week\” to equate an entire …
While many tech start-ups are seeking capital to introduce their plans, EverFi has joined forces with FISLL to launch FISLL 306. FISLL 306 is designed to teach students to think critically about their own personal legacy by exploring the lives of pioneering African-American throughout history. This interactive digital program was inspired by Allan Houston\’s FISLL brand, …
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Not long after President Trump\’s Presidential Address to \”Make America Great Again,\” the MOBLZE foundation held a launch event in DC. The event was designed to do just that. By addressing problems with American cities in need of repair, emphasizing opportunities of entrepreneurship, and mentorship in the inner cities. All on board Who better to assist …
A somber and soggy Friday morning in Washington. Not quite fitting for an inauguration. Nonetheless, that could possibly be mother nature saying soon-to-be President Trump will \”Make America Great\”. Time to Make America Great Again Forty-five minutes past the eleven o\’clock hour, President Obama is shifting into his last moments. He will walk out of …
It\’s been a long time coming for residents in Edgewood neighborhood. The Edgewood Park Recreation Center, a decent recreation center, with more than two computers, is accompanied by adequate space for community events. We\’re talking Edgewood Park Recreation Center Pleasantly surprised by its location, Edgewood Park Recreation Center, is located in the cut. Third and …
