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.
It’s very questionable which Ward suffered the most hardships during the epidemic of crack cocaine in the 80\’s and 90\’s. The one thing that is self-evident is Ward 5 took a big hit because a major operation was located here. Orleans Place, Trinidad Avenue and Montello Avenue were major areas of distribution for drugs. Neighborhoods
Among the posh additions to Ward 5, they now have a fresh seafood smokehouse located in the Ivy City area. \”Ivy City Smokehouse, a “wholesale to the public” seafood market, is now open at 1356 Okie Street NE over in Ivy City. For Trinidad residents this will be a source for local seafood with a
