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Business Spotlight: Meet the Businesses That Call Our Community Home

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Over the years, The DC Voice has had the pleasure of introducing—and reintroducing—you to the small businesses and entrepreneurs that call our community home. They create jobs, provide essential services, and help keep our neighborhoods vibrant. We often hear about food desserts, but a thriving community needs more than a grocery store. From neighborhood shops

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Living Off the Grid in Plain Sight – Nannie Helen Burroughs Resilience Hub

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If you want to get a sense of the impossible in the middle of the improbable, visit the Nannie Helen Burroughs Resilience Hub on Dix Street NE in Washington, DC. The Nannie Helen Burroughs Resilience Hub was the site of the Our Neighbors, Our Health community event, and focused on building healthier, more sustainable neighborhoods.

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Thirty Years After the March, Neither Party has Earned the Latino Vote

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The first-ever national Latino and immigrant-focused civil rights march and rally occurred on October 12, 1996, in Washington, D.C. Tens of thousands of Latinos, including Mexican American students from Chicago, Guatemalan activists from Dallas, Salvadoran refugees from Maryland, Puerto Rican garment workers from New York, and Ecuadorian civic groups from Los Angeles, citizens and non-citizens

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Small Crowd, Strong Voices: Community Pep Rally Brings Music and a Call to Vote

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Despite the low turnout, the Community Pep Rally at 322 40th Street in the Safeway parking lot was energetic and filled with relevant speeches for all the candidates that spoke. The message is clear: get out and vote to take DC back. Urban City Rhythm, featuring Ms. Yendy, provided the musical backdrop and go-go beat

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Dupont Underground Reopens This Fall

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This fall, it is time to step off the sidewalk and make your way underground. Since the beginning of September and continuing throughout the fall season, Dupont Underground invites everyone to engage with the contemporary arts in the capital city. What Lies Beneath While thousands of commuters traverse the Circle daily, few realize they are walking

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Million Man March Anniversary: A Moment of Reflection

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October 16th was the anniversary of the Million Man March, which occurred in 1995 in Washington, D.C. This historical moment focused on Black men taking responsibility for strengthening their families, registering to vote, supporting Black-owned businesses, and rejecting violence and crime. It then inspired a surge in black men registering to vote; estimates indicate that

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Who Watches the Watchmen? Police Accountability and Racial Injustice

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Justice and public safety continue to be two of the most contentious topics in American culture. Following incidents like Nolan Wells’ killing in Mississippi and the National Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C., worries about racial injustice, police accountability, and government authority have grown. Despite the differences between these circumstances, they both bring up the crucial

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The US-Venezuela Oil Deal: Impact on the DC Diaspora

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On August 31st, President Donald Trump struck a deal to secure majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela through a partnership with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), receiving 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, though Caracas has described this as a 25-year arrangement. This agreement provides a Pentagon

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Woodridge Civic Association Recap

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Protecting older residents, understanding available assistance, and keeping District government accountable were central themes in materials shared for the Woodridge Civic Association’s October 6 meeting. The handouts outlined practical resources for residents facing legal concerns, Medicare questions, home safety needs, and suspected misuse of public resources. Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) offers an important

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