Today, while looking through a magazine, I saw a segment on ‘family portraits”. These photos reminded me that summertime is quickly approaching, and family reunions will be taking place. I thought about how...
Archive - June 2019
Dana ThomasWhy Should We Do Community Service?
I was taught early in life that giving back to the community in which I lived; grew up in and impacted, was a requirement. My parents were my first role model of volunteerism. My mother was one of the...
The “V” Factor
When the male species discusses abortion and decides what can or cannot take place with the female species body in the event of rape, incest; or other circumstance of an unwanted pregnancy; I’m appalled by the audacity...
PC Troubleshooting Workshop (Ward 5)
Next Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 9:30am to 11:00am Location: Model Cities Senior Wellness Center, 1901 Evarts Street, NE WDC 20018 Details: Connect.DC will teach seniors how to troubleshoot...
McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Make Go-Go the Official Music of the District of Columbia
04Jun 2019 by cmmcduffie Legislation comes as the growing #DontMuteDC movement calls for respect for Go-Go and the culture of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. — Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie...
Press ReleaseMayor Bowser Kicks Off Immigrant Heritage Month with Community Celebration
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser proclaimed June 2019 as Immigrant Heritage Month, kicking off the month with a community celebration. At the event, Mayor Bowser awarded financial support to...
AG Racine’s Statement Supporting the Restore the Vote Amendment Act of 2019
June 4, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine released the following statement in support of Councilmember Robert White’s introduction of the Restore the Vote Amendment Act of 2019: “Councilmember...
Lynn Townsend IIDecriminalizing Sex Work Would Give Workers a Voice, Restore Dignity
Sex workers in Washington, D.C. will be safer on the streets if a bill to decriminalize the sex trade passes when it goes before the Council of the District of Columbia Tuesday.
Brenda NeugentThe Franciscan Monastery – Take the Tour!
The Franciscan Monastery on 1400 Quincy St N.E. is a true architectural, religious, and spiritual gem in the middle of Ward 5. The pictures below are just a glimpse of its splendor. Take the tour and remember to...
