<![CDATA[News]]> /se/news-1.778324 en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[IDEA Public Charter School Objects To Potential Closing]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/ward-7/idea-public-charter-school-objects-to-potential-closing-1.2789414 ReDonah Anderson
IDEA pleads its case of low academic achievement to PCSB at public hearing to dismiss revocation.

Parents, students and members of the Ward 7 community filled Integrated Design Electronics Academy (IDEA) Public Charter School's auditorium Thursday for a public hearing that allowed IDEA board members to address the school's current state of low acad...

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 1.2789414 Ward 7 ReDonah Anderson Ward 7 <![CDATA['The Black List' Exhibit Celebrates African Americans]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/ward-2/the-black-list-exhibit-celebrates-african-americans-1.2787260 Janell R. Heggins

The Black List exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery focuses on successful African Americans who have had a major impact on politics, music, athletics and more. A companion documentary is also airing on HBO. ...

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 1.2787260 Ward 2 Janell R. Heggins Ward 2 <![CDATA[Whitney Houston's Fans, Entertainers Mourn Her Death]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/entertainment/whitney-houston-s-fans-entertainers-mourn-her-death-1.2776253 Stacy-Ann Ellis

Whitney Houston's death is the talk of Twitter and Hollywood, where Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan will pay tribute to her at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. ...

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 1.2776253 Entertainment Chaka Khan will pay tribute to her at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. ...]]> Stacy-Ann Ellis Entertainment <![CDATA[Malcolm X Legacy Is Focus of Shaw Library Talk]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/ward-1/malcolm-x-legacy-is-focus-of-shaw-library-talk-1.2776243 Letese Clark

Malcolm X confidant A. Peter Bailey reflected on the life and international activities of the slain human rights leader at the Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library. ...

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 1.2776243 Ward 1 Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library. ...]]> Letese Clark Ward 1 <![CDATA[1,700 Residents Turn Out for D.C.'s 'One City Summit']]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/news/1-700-residents-turn-out-for-d-c-s-one-city-summit-1.2776113 Odochi Ibe

Community leaders and 1,700 residents came out to join Mayor Vincent C. Gray in pinpointing problems in Washington and coming up with solutions during the One City Summit on Saturday at the convention center. ...

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 1.2776113 News Odochi Ibe News <![CDATA[Dental Colleges in D.C., Baltimore Offer Residents Low-Cost Alternative]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/dental-colleges-in-d-c-baltimore-offer-residents-low-cost-alternative-1.2775417 Keneisha Deas

Braces, tooth extractions and surgery are just a few of the dental services that thousands of adults and children receive for little or no cost at Howard University and the University of Maryland in Baltimore. ...

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 1.2775417 Local Keneisha Deas Local <![CDATA[Black Athletes: Dominate the Sweat Zone, Dominated by the Non-Sweat Zone]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/sports/black-athletes-dominate-the-sweat-zone-dominated-by-the-non-sweat-zone-1.2770729 Evan Hollins

Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Tommie Smith and John Carlos were considered champions in and outside the spotlight. However, many of today's black athletes spend more time enjoying their fame and wealt...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2770729 Sports Tommie Smith and John Carlos were considered champions in and outside the spotlight. However, many of today's black athletes spend more time enjoying their fame and wealt...]]> Evan Hollins Sports <![CDATA[Obama Adds Edge to Unify Nation in State of the Union Address]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/news/obama-adds-edge-to-unify-nation-in-state-of-the-union-address-1.2755480 Michael Higgs

With his assertive tone and presence, President Obama attempted to erase any doubts of his ability to lead the country during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. ...

]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 1.2755480 News Michael Higgs News <![CDATA[Who’s the Rudest of Them All? N.Y., but D.C. Is No. 3]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/who-s-the-rudest-of-them-all-n-y-but-d-c-is-no-3-1.2755274 Odochi Ibe
Ugly Politics Pushes D.C. Higher on Rude Cities List

The district pushed past Boston and Los Angeles for the No. 3 spot on Travel and Leisure Magazine's list of rudest cities, lagging behind Miami and New York. ...

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 1.2755274 Local Odochi Ibe Local <![CDATA[#BarackTalk Sparks Dialogue on Young Voters, the State of the Union]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/baracktalk-sparks-dialogue-on-young-voters-the-state-of-the-union-1.2751720 Macy L. Freeman

The second annual #BarackTalk State of the Union watch party intermixed hip-hop with politics during a series of panel discussions with rappers and young activists. ...

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 1.2751720 Local BarackTalk State of the Union watch party intermixed hip-hop with politics during a series of panel discussions with rappers and young activists. ...]]> Macy L. Freeman Local <![CDATA[Martin Luther King Day Draws Crowds to New National Memorial]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/national/martin-luther-king-day-draws-crowds-to-new-national-memorial-1.2742547 Macy L. Freeman

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, men, women and children surrounded the new King memorial in Washington, snapping photos, singing and sharing their opinions of the civil rights leader. ...

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 1.2742547 National Jr. Day, men, women and children surrounded the new King memorial in Washington, snapping photos, singing and sharing their opinions of the civil rights leader. ...]]> Macy L. Freeman National <![CDATA[Shutup]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/entertainment/shutup-1.2736337 By: Janell Heggins

In January 2009, 5 students came together to form a musical group. Known for their creative title Group Without a Name, they began recording and received positive feedback from many on Howard's Campus. The group consists of vocalist Is...

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 1.2736337 Entertainment By: Janell Heggins Entertainment <![CDATA[Community Gathers to Unveil History]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/community-gathers-to-unveil-history-1.2726440 Maya Rhodan
By: Maya Rhodan

Community members and leaders came out to celebrate the unveiling of the Georgia Avenue Historical Trail, the trail features 19 markers. ...

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 1.2726440 Local Maya Rhodan Local <![CDATA[Community Ties]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/community-ties-1.2726358 Brielle Williams

Local place of worship Alfred Street Baptist Church is a community staple with its historical tours and investment in public housing. ...

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 1.2726358 Local Brielle Williams Local