Louisiana State Penitentiary is called Angola, named after its previous institution which was a slave plantation. The Angola 3 consisted of former Black Panther Party members Robert King, Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfox. These three men were prison inmates that were accused of killing a correctional officer in 1972 in which they were sentenced to […]
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Trinidad Neighborhood Association held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00pm. In attendance was the Assistant Fire Chief, Edward Mills III, Officer Chandler from 5th District Metropolitan Police Department, a representative from Best Kids organization, Constituent Services Coordinator at Council of the District of Columbia Wesley Dawson, Ward 5 Community Liaisons from the
During the Civil War era there were brave African Americans that chose to fight in the Civil War. They were called the Buffalo Soldiers. Over two hundred thousand serviceman fought in that war. In 1866, six all African American army units were formed to serve in the war. The troops were led by white in
The Black Panther Party (BPP) was formed and founded by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton in 1966. On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the Panther Party had several ideologies (Black nationalism, Anti-capitalism, Anti-fascism, Anti-imperialism, Anti-racism, and Revolutionary socialism). They were created to combat against police brutality in the black communities. Peaceful marches
Former Mayor Marian Barry is arguably the most beloved Mayor of Washington DC. Born in Mississippi but raised in Memphis, he understood that racial injustices were a major factor amongst all people of color. His journey started when he got involved in the African-American Civil Rights Movement as the first member of the Nashville Student
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The People of Philanthropy (P.O.P.) celebrated its first Annual Red Carpet Coat Drive. The event was held at the Ultra Bar in NW, Washington DC and was hosted by Guy Lambert (WPGC/95.5) and Ashley Darby (Real Housewives of the Potomac) with a special performance by the DMV\’s very own Black Alley. \”P.O.P. is an organization
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Are you interested in gardening? Do you have a green thumb that you\’d like to perfect this upcoming season? Fortunately, Noyes Park Community Garden Group is seeking residents in Ward 5 to register for plots. Registration starts January 15 and last through the end of the month. “The Noyes Community Garden has twenty 8’x4’ plots.
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission serves all the Ward communities of Washington, DC. Ward 5, which is the largest Ward in Washington, DC has 5 different commissions. Each commission represent a boundary of 2000 residents and the decisions of that commission is based on a majority rule. ANC5C serves the communities of Arboretum, Brentwood, Fort Lincoln,
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission serves all the Ward communities of Washington, DC. Ward 5, which is the largest Ward in Washington, DC has 5 different commissions. Each commission represent a boundary of 2000 residents and the decisions of that commission are based on a majority rule. ANC5A serves the communities of Brookland, Fort Lincoln, Fort
Will you be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday? If so there will be a parade assembling at St. Elizabeth’s East campus located at 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20032 on Monday, January, 18, 20016 at 10:00am. You can register by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-with-mayor-bowser-at-the-2016-mlk-jr-day-parade-tickets-20587166770.
