Posts Tagged ‘DC’
Thousands protest and signal rebirth of American social consciousness
The recent mass protests by thousands worldwide culminated in a crowd of around 20,000 in the nation’s capitol led by Rev. Al Sharpton and more than 150,000 in New York City. Protesters were united under various social media campaigns such as #BLACKLIVESMATTER, #ICANTBREATHE, #MIKEBROWN, #ERICGARNER and many others, all united for justice and an end to police…
Read MoreFormer DC Mayor Marion Barry dies at 78
Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry died overnight at United Medical Center in Washington at the age of 78. Barry had gone to the hospital on Thursday complaining that he was not feeling well and was released; he died a few hours later. Barry was a four-term mayor of the nation’s capital and survived a series…
Read MoreChris Brown won’t take plea deal in Washington assault case
Embattled R&B Singer Chris Brown could be facing some actual jail time. His lawyers were trying to work out a plea deal agreement based on his recent assault charges but they could not agree on a description and admission of what Chris Brown actually did. Washington, D.C., prosecutor Kevin Chambers has stated that Brown rejected…
Read MoreDC cop arrested for pimping minors on Backpage
A Washington, D.C., police officer has been arrested for being a pimp. Former 24 year veteran cop Linwood Barnhill, 48, of the Metropolitan Police Department was pimping out kids as young as 17. According to law enforcement officials, Barnhill would go to bus stops and other hangouts of runaway kids and take them back to…
Read MoreDC Mayor Vincent Gray loses primary
Black woman on road to be next D.C. mayor D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, 71, lost the Democratic primary election to challenger Muriel Bowser, a member of the D.C. City Council. By all accounts voter turnout was light but was solidly against the scandal-plagued incumbent mayor. The most recent of which is a federal investigation over…
Read MoreMissing 8-year-old might be dead, per authorities
Law enforcement authorities announced this morning that the search for eight-year- old Relisha Rudd indicates the child might be dead. Police announced that they are searching a Washington, D.C. park and that the investigation is being called a recovery operation. However Washington, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier stated that the police have not given…
Read MoreFrom IT executive to executive chef: Chef Dadisi blazes a culinary trail
Chef Dadisi Olutosin is a Morehouse man, former information technology executive and now is executive chef at Park View Patio, in the Columbia Heights Parkview neighborhood of northwest D.C. Rolling out talked to Chef Dadisi on reinventing his career into doing something he loves; the culinary arts. Becoming and Executive Chef at a new Washington,…
Read MoreJanitor kidnaps girl, 8, from homeless shelter
An 8-year-old homeless girl, Relisha Rudd, was allegedly kidnapped by the janitor who worked at the homeless shelter. The incident occurred in late February 2014, in Washington, D.C., but the girl’s mother did not report her missing until several weeks later. The suspect in the kidnapping is Khalil Tatum. Tatum is suspected of killing his…
Read MoreEMTs fight in ambulance; stroke patient jumps out
The city of Washington, D.C., needs to be on guard when they call 911. Rose Preston was suffering from all the symptoms of a stroke when she called 911 and learned as the Public Enemy song from the 90s says, “911 is a joke.” Apparently the EMTs who were transporting her were not having the…
Read MoreCurvy Chix Chariot founder Donna Hundley talks fashion and fearlessness
Curvy Chix Chariot, Washington DC’s first fashion truck for plus size women, has launched its unique concept with the recent unveiling of its new vehicle. Owner Donna Hundley knows too well about the obstacles plus size women face in finding fashions that are complementary and won’t break the bank. Read what she has to say…
Read MoreAscension Three’s 1st annual BET Honors Influencers’ Brunch
Ascension Three Leadership brought together D.C.’s black business leaders, live music, great food and hosts Anthony Anderson and Chris Spencer at The Hamilton for a one-of-a-kind experience to get everyone ready for the BET Honors taping a few hours later.
Read MoreHow much snow will Winter Storm PAX bring Atlanta?
How Much Snow will Pax Bring? According to Weather.com depicted in the photo Atlanta will get 1-3 inches but the Washington DC area 12-18 inches!!!
Read MoreFireman refuses to help dying man
Cecil Mills, age 77, was a Washington, D.C., city worker who retired after 40 years. He died in front of a fire station when firefighters refused to help him during a heart attack. The firefighter on duty saw Mills collapse and despite the pleading of his daughter and several other people, the fireman still refused…
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Ekene Onu encourages women to refresh their potential through retreats and workshops
Ekene Onu is on a mission to “help women get unstuck, refresh their potential and live fabulously.” The creator of Refresh Plus You, a lifestyle conference kicking off in Atlanta on July 13, 2013, that includes networking and interactive workshops, is an author, licensed pharmacist and a certified professional coach. “Refresh is a lifestyle and…
Read MoreDestiny’s Child ex-member getting reality show, is pregnant (photos)
A former member of the defunct supergroup Destiny’s Child is getting her own reality show in the near future. Not it is not Kelly Rowland nor Michelle Williams, both of whom have albums coming out and are engaged in a myriad of other projects.
Read MorePresident Barack Obama’s Inaugural speech: Read now
Read the full text of President Barack Obama’s Inaugural speech below: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We…
Read MoreTwitter reacts to President Barack Obama’s Inauguration speech
President Barack Obama delivered his second inaugural speech at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Thousands witnessed the event live and millions watched on TV and online. Others took to social media to express their thoughts. Click continue to view reactions on Twitter.
Read MoreTop 10 D.C. power players
These ten DC power players influence the influencers in the public and private sectors.
Read MoreReports: Jesse Jackson Jr. Out Clubbing in D.C.
Jackson is under a doctor’s care for a bipolar disorder.
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