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Urban Movie Channel Premier Subscription Streaming Services Presents Jacqueline and Jilly

On Monday night, it was time to roll out the red carpet, and head to the Lincoln Theater in Washington, DC for a star-studded premier of Jacqueline and Jilly, an original series presented by premium subscription streaming service UMC (Urban Movie Channel), Days Ferry Productions.  Jacqueline and Jilly is a portrait of three generations, two …

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Google CEO Doesn\’t Know How His Company Operates – Needs Government Guidance

It was a grandiose occasion at the Rayburn Building to welcome the biggest data collectors in America\’s history to share some insightful information on consumer data use.  Not sure if Sundar Pichai, Google\’s CEO arrived by autonomous driving vehicle or plane, but the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee was ready to hear what Google has …

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Community Sends Very Profound Message to Ward 5 ANC Commissioner\’s Ahead of Scheduled Liquor Store Protest

It was certainly cold enough for Coors Lite, Budweiser, or Heineken to all chill outside while you cook dinner before a community meeting if that were your choice.  Especially, considering the fact that liquor store application was back on the Ward 5 ANC Monthly Meeting Agenda. Most residents disapproved of the liquor store in their …

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Sexual Harassment and Misconduct are Societal Issues or Issues Concerning Many Government Agencies Starting with USDA then the Forest

From the Hollywood Hills to Silicon Valley, in the fields of USDA, through the U.S. Forest Services; sexual harassment and misconduct have become a societal problem not a systemic problem within corporations, according to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO.  That could be examined from a binary lens view.  Viewing from the on switch, sexual harassment and …

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American Education Week Youth Essay Contest

The Gamma Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated is sponsoring its Annual American Education Week Essay Contest for middle school and high school students. Gamma Chapter solicits your support by encouraging your students’ participation in the 2018 American Education Week Essay Contest. The goals of this essay contest are to provide an avenue for …

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Turning Point USA Black Leadership Summit Revives the American Dream

The American Dream!  What does that look like? Perhaps it\’s a non-binding powerful declaration with inspirational words to read when you\’re having a bad day.  Moreover, many are aiming for it. But what happens when the vision of achieving the dream is more vivid for a few or sort of like deja vu for many?  …

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The DC Voice endorses Dionne Reeder for At-Large City Council DC

Dionne grew up on Kenyon Street in Columbia Heights. Her father worked his entire career at George Washington University and her mother ran a small business sewing upholstery for furniture companies out of their basement. Dionne\’s parents knew the value of a good education and pushed her to follow the rules and work hard. After …

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Reform, rhymes and reasons for change in the criminal justice system

Many celebrities have made an effort to fight for reforming the criminal justice system in America, as it relates to harsher penalties for African Americans.  Move over Kim Kardashian, the Dream Chasers are back on the scene, and Meek Mill is ready to fight for to reform the criminal justice system.  Platinum rap artist Meek …

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