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Rooting DC Is Building Healthy Communities

Do you recall the first time eating your fruits and vegetables?  Or even better, do you remember the first seed that sprouted in a styrofoam cup in your science class? Sure you remember the first time you tasted some fresh collard greens, kale, spinach or squash.  What about the time you received your first rose?  […]

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Black Lives Matter during Black History Month with a Week of Action at Eastern Senior High School

Black History Month was conceptualized by American Historian Carter G. Woodson to preserve the culture and heritage of blacks in America.  A tradition most celebrated in the United States during the calendar month of February.  During the celebration of Black History Month, many people have an opportunity to learn of the marvelous contributions to America,

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Moms Who Hustle Make Dreams Come True for District Residents

Moms in the District will have an opportunity to make their dreams come true gaining financial and entrepreneurship skills through the recently launched Walker\’s Legacy Foundation\’s Moms Who Hustle 6-week program.  Walker\’s Legacy Foundation provides programming focused on improving financial literacy and financial empowerment skills for low-income, high potential multicultural women and girls. Walker\’s Legacy

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Mayor Bowser Promises a Fair Shot February

Mayor Muriel Bowser held her Two term outlook at Gallaudet University lead by various panel discussions to highlight the progress made in the District.  This is certainty a new approach and strategy to present investing in DC values, providing affordable housing, a more inclusive city, and most importantly a way to show accountability throughout the

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A Critical Conversation Continues Beyond the Symposium: Education in the District of Columbia

R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center was the place to be for the \”Race & Policy: Advancing Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion in the District of Columbia\” symposium co-hosted by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie along with the D.C. Policy Center and Consumer Health Foundation. The well-attended event was standing room only, awaiting the panel discussions on various topics to take place:

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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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