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A Homegoing for Dorothy I. Height

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:32:59 -0400

Metal detectors covered the entrance of the Washington National Cathedral on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest. Countless police officers and security personnel lined the surrounding streets. Deltas, dignitaries, diplomats and the general public filled the sanct...

Obama Joins Voices Honoring Dorothy I. Height at Funeral

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:56:35 -0400

The voices of hundreds echoed loudly to the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic and rdquo; in the cavernous sanctuary of the National Cathedral as family members and public figures, including President Barack Obama, gathered today for Dorothy I. Height's funeral...

Line Encircles NCNW Building for 1st Height Tribute

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:12:00 -0400

A long line wrapped around the headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women, as thousands of people waited to pay their respects to civil rights leader Dorothy I. Height, who fought tirelessly for equality and unity. and nbsp;

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Murders in the District at a Long-Time Low

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:48:27 -0400

In the 1990s, Washington became known as the U.S. 'murder capital, and rdquo; but by the mid-2000s, homicide and nbsp; rates dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades. ...

Funeral Services Set for Dorothy I. Height

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:50:15 -0400

Civil Rights Leader Will be Honored Over 3-Day Period

The late Dorothy Irene Height, a crusader for a better world who dedicated her life to education and social activism, ...

Reaching New Heights

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:44:45 -0400

NCNW Founder Shares Wisdom With Honor Students

'Never fail to speak up, and rdquo; National Council of Negro Women leader Dorothy I. Height told a dozen honor students visiting her recently as she shared lessons on life and history....

A Tribute to a Living Legend: Dorothy Irene Height

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:21:06 -0400

At 98, Dorothy I. Height and nbsp;believes in working for a better tomorrow. But the human and civil rights icon, hospitalized in recent weeks, revels in how far America has come....

Tiger Woods Apologizes to Wife for 'Selfish' Behavior

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:51:06 -0500

Tiger Woods finally broke his silence this morning by taking full responsibility for his irresponsible and selfish behavior and apologizing to his wife, Elin....

Volunteer Honors Family by Helping in Haiti

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:52:17 -0500

By: Nicole Austin

Richard Cantave, a Haitian living in Mount Vernon, N.Y., wanted to do more than watch television and make a donation. and nbsp;So, he and nbsp;packed a bag of medical supplies and food, and headed to Haiti. and nbsp;'Just like I did after Katrina in New O...

Haiti Earthquake Recovery Marred by Aftershock, Roads

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:42:51 -0500

The world is rallying around Haiti after an earthquake tore through the country last Tuesday, disrupting the lives of millions and leaving more than 70,000 dead, according to and amp;nbsp; estimates by Haitian officials. Before victims had a chance to reb...

Invasive Mussels a Costly Problem for Water Authorities

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:50:25 -0500

A fingernail-size and nbsp;animal is causing multimillion-dollar problems on U.S. waterways. Quagga and Zebra mussels made their way to America in the early and #39;90s on a European cargo ship. After settling in Lake Erie, they hitchhiked to Western ...

D.C. Sniper's 1st Target Says Killing Spree Grew From Domestic Violence

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:07:02 -0500

Supreme Court Rejects Muhammad's Plea for Stay of Execution

Isa Farrington Nichols, the first target of John Allen Muhammad, known as the D.C. Sniper, is using her experience to combat an issue that laid the foundation for Muhammad's reign of terror: domestic abuse....

Same-Sex marriage in Maine Gets Shut Down, DC Continues Battle

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:59:32 -0500

By: Eboni Farmer

As same-sex marriage proponents in Maine are facing the challenge of how to deal with defeat, proponents in Washington are feeling the heat while they patiently wait for their turn at the altar.