Today\’s cold, rainy, and soggy weather could have very well been the climate for the sentiment shared on this day back in 1862 by many non-enslaveable Washingtonians. Perhaps Frederick Douglass wrote about the attitudes of the people in a more descriptive memo to a friend after his oration on that Emancipation day. Douglass had written […]
The District is 3 months away from the primary elections which registered voters can elect a new Mayor, along with other governing officials. No matter the outcome, it is sort of set in stone that Marion S. Barry, Jr. is DC\’s Mayor for life. After arriving in Washington in 1965 to lead the SNCC office,
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As Black History Month makes its exit to stage left, will #Wakanda live forever? Only time will tell, however the Black Panther movie is making much money. Did the movie make up for the 28 day celebration of Black History Month? Not quite, but it is certainty on the verge. Will people still be eager
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During Black History Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser\’s Office of African American Affairs and Urban Film Review presented the \”2018 Black History Film Festival.\” There\’s a possibility that if blacks in America are educated about Black Films along with Black Film Directors during the month of February while honoring Black History Month, they would most likely
Would it be best to reclaim the entire month of February, and celebrate Black History Month in March? Maybe that is asking too much. Well, considering we are approaching the twenty-eight-day mark, it is wishful thinking. However, before the end is near let\’s honor Frederick Douglass. Known as \”The Lion of Anacostia\” Frederick Douglass was
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Although Black History Month is coming to an end, Black Creatives gathered at Culture Coffee in Washington DC to discuss ways to keep the community thriving beyond 28 days. Whiskey Girl\’s Live discussion was moderated by blogger, and Spoken Word Artist @whiskey_grrl along with Visual Artist Traci L. Turner with performances by Black Assets, D. Baker,
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Isn\’t it lovely! Two thousand seventeen is off to a great start, and most people have survived President Donald Trump\’s Inauguration! Now it is time for some much needed culture and enlightenment, which couldn\’t be more perfect to usher in Black History Month. It took a long time for \”Negro Week\” to equate an entire
While many tech start-ups are seeking capital to introduce their plans, EverFi has joined forces with FISLL to launch FISLL 306. FISLL 306 is designed to teach students to think critically about their own personal legacy by exploring the lives of pioneering African-American throughout history. This interactive digital program was inspired by Allan Houston\’s FISLL brand,
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Not sure which book of the Holy Bible we\’re living in? It most certainly isn\’t the beginning. Maybe it\’s from the Old Testament of the King James version. Moreover, the Revelation is that many Americans are torn between politics, justice, and just trying to survive. Not to mention, make it to church on time. Let the choir
