Hamilton Jr. High School was a neighborhood school for the Ward 5 Trinidad and Ivy City corridors. It served grades 7 through 9, and also housed several other schools within its walls. Bundy and Street Academy were two other program located in Hamilton. Bundy was for kids that needed special education and Street Academy was […]
It’s painfully obvious that the crack cocaine error has taken its toll on parents during that time. The most misunderstood fact about the crack error lies within the kids of the parents who were on crack. Mothers and fathers alike had very little guidance and knowhow of how to raise their kids because of the lack
All 50 States of the United States are represented in Congress and the House of Representatives which in turn grants them voting representation rights. The Capitol of the United States, Washington, DC isn\’t considered a State but a Federal City. Initially, it was never meant to be a State nor a place where people lived
Mayor Bowser stopped by the Bertie Backus campus of University of the District of Columbia on Monday to celebrate the official opening of a new wing. This ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the expansion that will increase an additional 1,100 students, 13 additional classrooms and labs and it will expand the courses that are offered. UDC has
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Sagging is the hip thing to do amongst the youth today. Hanging their pants below their buttocks and walking with a sway that looks like a baby that has messed in its pamper. Revealing their underwear, and for the most part, not wearing a belt is very unpopular to adults across the country. I personally
Gentrification has four main aspects to it. First there is the culture and character of the gentrified community. Often enough, the community is changed architecturally with its structures, landscaping and standards of how the community should behave. Secondly, there are the demographics which consist of an increase in evictions of low-income families, increase in rent
Without a question, Washington, DC has been known for some unfavorable reasons in the past, The Murder Capitol being one of them. Another name DC was popular for as well was Chocolate City. This name was established because no matter what part of DC you were in, the Black community was thick. From North West
Howard University School of Divinity has been in the Ward 5 community for the past few years. Neighboring next to the Franciscan Monastery, they have been a pillar in the community for students that choose to pursue a devout career in religious studies and the pursuit of a church leader. They have led undergrad and
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Radio stations are dispersed among Washington DC and the DMV. The station that was the most popular in Ward 5 was WOL 1450 am. Their first air date was 1928 and their format was \”Urban Talk\”. The station was Washington\’s top rated rhythm and blues music station during the 60\’s and 70\’s. Owned by Radio
The Million Man March was held October 16, 1995. Orchestrated by the Minister Louis Farrakahn, he asked a million Black men to gather in support of atonement and solidarity. Many men travelled from different parts of the United States to support the cause of unity and revitalization of Black communities. During the march young men
