January 16, 2019 ANC5C kicked off the new year with a tightly run, spirited, and informative session at the Fifth District Police Station on Bladensburg Road. Over thirty residents filled the community room to watch the swearing in of the newly elected commissioners and hear from a number of speakers. Led my Chairperson Manning, the …
R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center was the place to be for the \”Race & Policy: Advancing Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion in the District of Columbia\” symposium co-hosted by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie along with the D.C. Policy Center and Consumer Health Foundation. The well-attended event was standing room only, awaiting the panel discussions on various topics to take place: …
Ahead of the January 26 fight night at the Barclays Center in New York City, The DC Voice had an opportunity to talk with Team Gary Russell before they enter the ring.
January 18, 2018 I\’m a native Washingtonian and I have lived in Ward 5 for nearly 30 years. I have left the D.C. area on a number of occasions but have always found my way back to Ward 5. Whether West Virginia Avenue, Meigs Place, or Owens Place – Ward 5 has always felt like …
Gabrielle Union is easily one of the most recognizable Black actresses of our time. From Bring It On to Being Mary Jane, she paved a path that took her from scene stealer to leading lady. We’re Going to Need More Wine is an autobiography of her life in and out of the spotlight. At first …
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It was back to business in the District! The streets were treated with salt to melt the snow, in time for Tuesday night\’s 5E Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting. With a lengthy meeting agenda, Commissioner Bradley Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm through the microphone. After roll call, with many motions to approve …
January 12, 2019 There were screenings, people were running, dancing, rock climbing, face painting, and more for kids of all ages! [ngg src=\”galleries\” ids=\”47\” display=\”pro_horizontal_filmstrip\”]
Ahead of the City\’s Comprehensive Plan announcement, the North Michigan Park Community along with the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A are opposing the need for Pax Liquor Store in their community. The liquor store protest hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 and will be held at 2000 14th Street, NW at 4:30 pm.
I want to start 2019 off by discussing influence. The age of social media has created a whole career out of having influence. Seemingly, regular people, even children, have become famous simply by giving their opinion on something. I hate the term “influencer” and I stay away from it like the plague. Largely because I …
