2018

Mayor Bowser Increases District’s Authority to Purchase and Preserve Affordable Housing

Press Releases /

After Ten-Year Wait, New Regulations Allow the District Opportunity to Purchase Act to Take Full Effect (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new regulations that will provide the Executive Office with authority, under the District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA), to preserve more affordable housing for Washingtonians. The new regulations were developed at […]

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American Education Week Youth Essay Contest

Around The City, Extras /

The Gamma Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated is sponsoring its Annual American Education Week Essay Contest for middle school and high school students. Gamma Chapter solicits your support by encouraging your students’ participation in the 2018 American Education Week Essay Contest. The goals of this essay contest are to provide an avenue for

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Yes, I voted!

News & Politics /

Congratulations to the 219,101 and 28,986 D.C. and Ward 5 residents respectively that carried out their civic duty. Whether you braved the cold and rain, voted early or by absentee ballot, you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back.  If \”Yes, I voted\” wasn\’t a declaration you could make this morning then don\’t

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BLEXIT is Making a Bold Statement by Breaking the Bondage of Political Orthodoxy in America

Mindy Jo News, News & Politics, Opinion /

The recent launch of the BLEXIT movement was announced on October 27th by Candace Ownens, TPUSA Communications Director, during the Young Black Leadership Summit held in Washington, DC.  What is BLEXIT?  A frequency for those who have released themselves from the political orthodoxy, fueled by individuals choosing freedom over tyranny.  BLEXIT is about the individual

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Turning Point USA Black Leadership Summit Revives the American Dream

Around The City, Mindy Jo News, News & Politics /

The American Dream!  What does that look like? Perhaps it\’s a non-binding powerful declaration with inspirational words to read when you\’re having a bad day.  Moreover, many are aiming for it. But what happens when the vision of achieving the dream is more vivid for a few or sort of like deja vu for many? 

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