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DC Revisits Chinatown Design Guidelines, Stirring Debate Over Culture and Identity

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Among the neighborhoods in Washington DC, Chinatown is uniquely situated in Chinese American culture while also operating as the home of Washington sports teams and a bustling metro stop. Chinatown welcomes visitors with the iconic Friendship Archway on 7th and H Street. From summer concerts to the winter holiday market, the neighborhood is busy year-round […]

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Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life

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Every corner of U Street seems to light up on Friday and Saturday nights as college crowds pour into bars flashing fake IDs. Lines of regulars gather at long-standing bars, clubs where local artists make their debuts at DC9 and the 9:30 club. U Street brings vibrant energy to Northwest DC, but with that vibrant

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Love That Outlives Us: Black Love Across Generations

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Since the beginning of time, oral traditions have been cryptic lessons to help one through life. Instead of folklore, many black people adopted poetry. A potent tool for communicating feelings, ideas, and experiences. For many, poetry serves as a way to preserve culture, celebrate love, mourn loss, and connect through the trials and triumphs of

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Snow and Safety Concerns Lead ANC 5A’s First Meeting of 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – At its first meeting of the year, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A heard frustration from residents over lingering snow and ice, as community members urged city officials to clear sidewalks, crosswalks and bus stops still obstructed days after a winter storm. The meeting, held virtually due to hazardous road conditions, drew all nine

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Where Would They Be Without Us? Join The DC Voice Book Club and Find Out!

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I always enter Black History Month with a bit of ambivalence and a heavy dose of resentment. It’s like someone is “allowing” us to celebrate our heritage, culture, and existence. “Oh, it’s time to let those colored people, I mean people of color, feel good about themselves. Let’s walk along the trail with Harriet Tubman,

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Building Hope, Preserving Heritage: SDA Faith in African American Communities

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“In the South, no people have suffered such great oppression as the colored people…for no people has so little been done to uplift…” (Ellen G. White, 1899). My church, the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, has historically fused faith with justice, building a legacy of racial equity, community empowerment, and cultural resilience that continues to shape

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My Church, Our History, and My Voice

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The History: Black Adventist Journey “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. declared during America’s struggle for equality. That same spirit of stepping forward without seeing the whole path is reflected in the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Founded in the mid-1800s,

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