Once upon a time when a person wanted some privacy, they could simply close their blinds, or close their bedroom door so their juicy conversation didn\’t carry over into the kitchen. Today, people have less control over who has access to their private information beyond the blinds and closing the bedroom door for some privacy. …
The 5A Advisory Neighborhood Commission held their monthly meeting on Wednesday at Bernie Backus, UDC. Not sure if it\’s the topic on the agenda or more of an interest in community drawing the numbers, but it was well attended. This as many developments are underway in Ward 5 such as Providence Hospital going through a …
\’We Are A Community That Likes To Be Involved,\’ Health and Safety Are Concerns Read More »
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? …
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, …
The impending closure of Providence Hospital’s Acute Care services in April of this year doesn\’t bode well for Washington Hospital Center. A recent trip to its emergency room tore asunder the esteem and prominence this facility once held. The ER is an orchestrated chaos of doctors, nurses, patients, a triage center, orderlies, security, EMTs and …
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Kamala Harris is a boss. Her confidence is truly inspirational. Watching her grill idiots, like Brett Kavanaugh, makes my day. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day she announced her presidential run. Her campaign posters even paid homage to the first Black woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm. At the surface, this should be everything …
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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 …
Moms Who Hustle Make Dreams Come True for District Residents Read More »
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 …
January 16, 2019 ANC5C kicked off the new year with a tightly run, spirited, and informative session at the Fifth District Police Station on Bladensburg Road. Over thirty residents filled the community room to watch the swearing in of the newly elected commissioners and hear from a number of speakers. Led my Chairperson Manning, the …
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: …
