Captives Are Safe, But Police Are Checking Site for Explosives
Police shot and killed James Lee, who took three hostages at Discovery Communications Inc. in Silver Spring on Wednesday. The hostages were not harmed, but the building was searched for possible explosives, according to Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger.
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Fifty years ago, four freshmen at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical College took a stand against segregation by quietly sitting down at the F.W. Woolworth counter in downtown Greensboro, N.C. Today, 20 students from Howard University headed south to chronicle the 50th anniversary of the sit-ins in this multimedia special report, which will be periodically updated.
Supporters fill ballroom to break bread with A&T Four, who shared words of thanks, motivation and appreciation for non-violence at early morning breakfast. (Watch video by LeeSandre Alexandre.)
"Youth today don't appreciate how humiliating segregation was," the Rev. Jesse Jackson said during a town hall on activism at North Carolina A&T State University, the first of a series of events for the 50th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-ins.
Franklin E. McCain, one of the North Carolina A&T freshmen who staged the F.W. Woolworth sit-in, says what he did in 1960 is not enough. McCain views the opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro as a challenge to himself and the next generation.
Smoke-filled skies, a blanket of ash and broken glass remind many Americans of the day that hate brought them to their knees. Washington residents reflect on how they were affected by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Come this Sunday, another chapter will unfold in the 50-year Washington Redskins-Dallas Cowboys rivalry. Although the teams are 1,362 miles apart, Washington has more than its fair share of Cowboys fans — something uncommon in rivalries. Who will win? Take the poll inside.
As Democrats gear up for midterm elections, the black electorate will play an important role in battleground states. According to a recent poll, between 74 and 80 percent of African Americans surveyed said they are very likely to vote in key elections.
In the 1990s, Washington became known as the U.S. “murder capital,” but by the mid-2000s, homicide rates dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades.
Chunky braids. Red lips. Neon colors. Nike boots. Northface coats. Is this style or a boisterous mix of fashion trends past? Actually, these style cues are staples in the mash-up that is Washington style.
Part 1: The grocery gap has helped to create food deserts in Washington. In the first installment of our nine-part daily series, Kendra Desrosiers explains why some residents trade fresh produce for high sugar and high salt.
Part 2: For some families, it's hard to buy nutritional food — or even to buy food at all. And if they live in Southeast Washington, Nicole Austin reports, they might be paying 30 cents to $3 more for grapes, milk, bread, cheese and meat than residents in Columbia Heights.
Part 3: Shopping can be quite hectic for residents who live in food deserts with spotty access to healthy food, and especially for those who rely upon public transportation. Simone Pringle, who is one of them, has also included a map of healthy food sites and their proximity to the Metro system.
Eighteen dancers, some playing instruments or clapping, circle a young woman who squats while a young man gracefully swings his left leg over her head. Chanting in Portuguese, the dancers celebrate Brazilian and African culture through Capoeira.
Creme Cafe and Lounge is one of the newest hotspots on U Street. The restaurant is small and quaint with gold walls and gold antique mirrors that accent the place giving it a serene ambiance. The furniture is cream and cozy which gives off a modern flair along with the vanilla colored orchids that hang along each table setting.
In a perfect neighborhood one can usually find minimal crime, shops and houses appealing to the eyes, a place for children to go to release their energy and a cove for the entire community to gain a bit of education. Cleveland Park offers more than the average community in Washington D.
For Tony Bullock deciding to establish the ROPE Foundation, Reaching Out to Provide Enlightenment, was not a hard decision. The Washington, D.C., native grew up in Brentwood Village apartments, now Brookland Manor, and at an early age discovered trouble. At 12, Bullock was charged with stealing a car, and he was arrested for selling drugs at 18.
Neighborhood watch is not a new phenomenon in the District -- many neighborhoods have them. The Guardian Angels, however, have been empowering District residents for three decades.
On any given day, Kevin Ellerbe can be seen pruning his yard while having an early morning or late afternoon chat with neighbors. In the early evening, he may even attend a neighborhood meeting. Ellerbe is sweet potato brown with a slim build. He is the cool, hold-no-cut cards neighbor who is quick to speak up on behalf of his community, while still pretty much keeping to himself.
Dispatcher: "Domestic violence call. Woman having seizure. Minnesota Avenue." It's just another day on the job, said Police Officer Elizabeth Bradshaw after speeding through the streets of Ward 7 to make sure the young woman is safe and on her way to the hospital. Bradshaw has been in the woman's shoes. Also a victim of domestic violence, she was a teenage mother of three, on welfare and living in public housing. Now she keeps the peace while helping her neighbors find peace in their lives.
As the season changes and temperatures soar periodically into the 70s, people in the northeastern United States have put the winter of 2010 behind them. Runners and retailers alike welcome the spring season.
Making it through the historic Blizzard of 2010 was a major inconvenience for some Washingtonians. But for the city’s most needy residents, it was a fight for survival that Martha’s Table helped them win.
Walking through the commercial areas of Georgetown like M Street, one may not guess the history behind this neighborhood. Home to many historical landmarks, high-end stores, upscale restaurants and a rich nightlife, Georgetown has made its mark as one of the hot neighborhoods in the District.
Since joining The Parents and Citizens Committee to Stop Medical Experimentation in D. C., Tucker has also become an advocate for other community movements and has exemplified community activism.
Transit up and down Georgia Avenue may prove to be a daily adventure for residents of Northwest DC. While most prefer the comfort of their own cars, or the convenience and quickness of the Metrorail, the Metrobus up and down the Georgia Avenue Corridor has been an easy route for those that live and work along the strip, which is the longest street in the Washington, DC region.
Police have closed four carjacking cases in a recent string of violent thefts in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, leading to the arrest of 10 juveniles and one adult suspect.
With couples swaying in the corner and folks jamming to the side, "Jazz Night in Southwest" brings people of all ages and backgrounds to Westminster Presbyterian Church to enjoy the soothing sounds of the music that Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie helped to pioneer.
On Saturday mornings, Rodger White, 29, dresses up to do his weekly grocery shopping and to catch bargains on novelty items. White shops at Eastern Market, one of Capitol Hill's most famous attractions.
Hey Sugar," said Mama Cole as she greeted the young woman with a warm hug and a smile while filing paperwork at one of the dining tables. A familial euphoria filled the Anacostia Restaurant & Catering, also known as Cole's Café, where folks can get some of "the best soul food in town." The café serves yams, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, fish, cornbread, Cole's famous banana pudding and more.
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