I was taught early in life that giving back to the community in which I lived; grew up in and impacted, was a requirement. My parents were my first role model of volunteerism. My mother was one of the original founders of the local chapter of 100 Black Women; and she also volunteered at the […]
When the male species discusses abortion and decides what can or cannot take place with the female species body in the event of rape, incest; or other circumstance of an unwanted pregnancy; I’m appalled by the audacity of a false sense of entitlement on the man’s part. A woman’s body is private and what she
Next Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:00am Location: Model Cities Senior Wellness Center, 1901 Evarts Street, NE WDC 20018 Details: Connect.DC will teach seniors how to troubleshoot their devices. Seniors can bring their devices (e.g. laptops and tablets), and our team will provide quick tips and tricks to repair minor issues. […]
04Jun 2019 by cmmcduffie Legislation comes as the growing #DontMuteDC movement calls for respect for Go-Go and the culture of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. — Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie introduced the Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act of 2019. In addition to amending the official D.C. code to […]
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser proclaimed June 2019 as Immigrant Heritage Month, kicking off the month with a community celebration. At the event, Mayor Bowser awarded financial support to several District residents who are going through the naturalization process. “Washington, DC is a stronger and more vibrant city because of […]
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June 4, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine released the following statement in support of Councilmember Robert White’s introduction of the Restore the Vote Amendment Act of 2019: “Councilmember Robert White’s bill to restore the right to vote to incarcerated District residents demonstrates his ability to lead locally […]
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Sex workers in Washington, D.C. will be safer on the streets if a bill to decriminalize the sex trade passes when it goes before the Council of the District of Columbia Tuesday.
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The Franciscan Monastery on 1400 Quincy St N.E. is a true architectural, religious, and spiritual gem in the middle of Ward 5. The pictures below are just a glimpse of its splendor. Take the tour and remember to look up, down, and at every corner of this magnificent treasure. Photos by: Jahair Jones [ngg src=\”galleries\”
After the Gucci racism fiasco, I wrote a post about the lack of Black owned luxury brands. Not too long after that Rihanna announced her FENTY partnership with LVMH. I instantly got excited because this is the first time a Black woman has been the head of a LVMH luxury brand. What I noticed once
