Continuing the Dream? Not Really…
August 26, 2023 If this was the continuation of the dream, wake me up now! After five hours of bloviated speeches and 90-degree heat, I tapped out and told an equally frustrated observer, “I don’t care what they have to say at this point.” Hearing speaker after speaker telling us how the arc of the
Uncharted Possibilities For Our Youth – Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act
The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 has advanced to a full council for review. The Bill proposes legislation that reforms the incarceration of juveniles and also prevent them from entering the system with the same harsh intake and penalties as adults. In addition, it reduces over
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H Street Festival 2016
H Street Festival 2016 was a remarkable time and experience for DC residents. Celebrating its 11th year in existence, the festival had numerous impacts on the Ward 5 Community. It increased business presence, brought money in to the community and most importantly it brought a very diverse community together to celebrate with one another. This
An Icon is Celebrated Again!
CHUCK BROWN MEMORY LIVES ON! Chuck Brown Memory lives on. On Saturday August 20th from 3 to 7 p.m. the DMV residents celebrated the 2nd Annual Chuck Brown day. The event was held at Chuck Brown Memorial Park, located at 2901 20th Street Northeast. It was hosted by DC Department of Parks and Recreation in
Brookland Community Meeting
Please join The DC Voice for it\’s \”Brookland Community Meeting\” at Serendipity Jazz Coffeehouse.
Summer Camp Learning Made Fun
Pastor Deron Cloud has worked with children for over 25 years. He specializes in getting the youth motivated and active in their communities. This year he\’s hosting a summer camp for the youth called \”The Child Creative Mind Lab.\” The camps focus is to teach the kids how to process failures and to succeed. For
Ward 5 and Others Offering Free Food to Our Youth
There\’s no question that a helping hand can go a long way. Well, the Office of the State Superintendent for Education is promoting its Kids & Teens Eat Free program throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Sites across the city serves meals daily including schools, churches, community organizations, libraries and DC Parks and Recreation Centers. For
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Annual Capital Pride Parade
Team McDuffie is gearing up for the Annual Capital Pride Parade this Saturday, June 11th starting at 4:30pm. His office has participated for the past few years and they are convinced that the event is a fun event. Details below. Dear Ward 5 Resident, We are days away from the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday,