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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Honors Female Hip Hop Artists During Women\’s History Month

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BROOKLYN, NY – U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a member of House Democratic Leadership and the Congressional Black Caucus, announced a new project to highlight female Hip Hop artists in honor of Women’s History Month. Rep. Jeffries, who made headlines last year for paying tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. on the floor of the House of Representatives, will release a […]

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Celebrating Frederick Douglass During Black History Month

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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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They Came Back! Women March Again in 2018

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Main Source Celebrates 25 Years of Hip Hop in the District

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It\’s 2018, and the celebration continues on January 4 at Songbyrd with Main Source celebrating their 25th anniversary!  The show will feature an artist showcase with some of DC\’s most popular talent, and celebrate the crew\’s classic and new projects. Fans can look forward to a legendary night of celebrating with Main Source crew member

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The FCC Ends the Year with a Rollback Bonus: Ask your ISP for Details this Christmas

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Ho! Ho! Ho! and away net neutrality goes after years of bundle deals, along with an open and free internet for consumers.  What a way to make the Christmas season brighter?  Sure Santa will consider the FCC and FTC on his nice behavior list while broadband companies and advertisers remain on his naughty list.  Not sure

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What\’s New, Affordable, and a Healthy Living? The Wren

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Today was the groundbreaking ceremony for The Wren, a new in the Shaw neighborhood expected for occupancy by July 2020 with development efforts by MRP Reality , Ellis Development, and JBG Smith. The Wren is most certainly what Washingtonian\’s need right now!  Something new and affordable to come home to after a longs day of work.  \”I\’m

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