The Ella Fitzgerald jazz vocal competition is the culmination of our non-profit Blues Alley Jazz Society youth and education programming. Our event combines our youth orchestra, summer camp and annual childrens’ jazz festival to focus on America’s “First Lady of Song”. In honor […]
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A special meeting was called by the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A to address a critical concern. Reviewing the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABRA) Application. This review process was critical because of the deadline, and its content; the final approved language 4 Seasons liquor license. My note taking started on time, just when Chairman Edwards was reviewing
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Many of you may know about the mid-term elections that just previously passed a couple of days ago. I must say that I am sad, but not unexpectedly ashamed at the results and turn out of the election. The results are as follows (Republicans 51%, Democrat 44%, and Other 2%). Now, I must say that this isn’t
After Ten-Year Wait, New Regulations Allow the District Opportunity to Purchase Act to Take Full Effect (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new regulations that will provide the Executive Office with authority, under the District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA), to preserve more affordable housing for Washingtonians. The new regulations were developed at […]
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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
Congratulations to the 219,101 and 28,986 D.C. and Ward 5 residents respectively that carried out their civic duty. Whether you braved the cold and rain, voted early or by absentee ballot, you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back. If \”Yes, I voted\” wasn\’t a declaration you could make this morning then don\’t
The recent launch of the BLEXIT movement was announced on October 27th by Candace Ownens, TPUSA Communications Director, during the Young Black Leadership Summit held in Washington, DC. What is BLEXIT? A frequency for those who have released themselves from the political orthodoxy, fueled by individuals choosing freedom over tyranny. BLEXIT is about the individual
If you haven\’t talked with a Trump supporter – you should. In fact, you have to. When you see the excited crowds in the background of his rallies don\’t be fooled. They are neither dupes nor blind fools following a puppet master. They are in fact people who truly believe President Donald J. Trump is
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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Is there a reasonable way to adjusting your privacy settings in your smart phone? Sort of similar to the automatically unreasonable censorship standards on social media lately? Suppose Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) wouldn\’t have been subject to giving a scenario for America\’s Tech Giants to explain during the \”Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy,\” hearing. The
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