Maryse Condé, a grande dame of Francophone literature, visited Howard University’s campus for the third time to celebrate the 100th birthday of the late poet and former Howard professor Léon Damas, who she said could have been her brother.
The National Urban League released the 2012 State of Black America Report during a town hall in Cramton Auditorium. This was the organization's second time releasing the report on Howard University's campus.
Maryse Condé, a grande dame of Francophone literature, visited Howard University’s campus for the third time to celebrate the 100th birthday of the late poet and former Howard professor Léon Damas, who she said could have been her brother.
Residents of West Georgetown and Burleith are still not satisfied with Georgetown University's off-campus housing changes as part of the university campus plan.
After a seven-week delay, a diverse crowd of thousands came out to formally recognize the memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. They listened as President Obama, King's family members, journalists, leaders and artists paid tribute to the civil rights icon who served as a champion for equality.
Local pastry baker Leigh Lambert is a big hit in the D.C. metropolitan area. But Washingtonians are not the only ones indulging in her tasty treats; Lambert's brownies made a trip to Hollywood.
The D.C. Office of Planning is meeting with Ward 4 residents and business owners to plan a revitalization strategy for the businesses on the 14thStreet Corridor.
The Historic Preservation Review Board will hear testimony on historic status for Langston and Slater elementary schools, among the first to admit black students in Washington.
Some doctors say it helps relieve nausea, vomiting, certain AIDS symptoms and some side effects of chemotherapy. Some opponents call it the infamous "gateway drug". Whether for or against it, medical marijuana has become the topic of conversation across the country.
An initiative by the D.C. Committee to Restore Public Trust, launched by Bryan Weaver, a former Adams Morgan advisory neighborhood commissioner, is seeking to end campaign contributions from corporations. HU News Service takes a look at the campaign contribution filings of recent primary candidates with the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance to see who would be most affected by such a ban.
Ward 6 residents met with PSA 104 police officials to discuss outbreak of robberies. Many attendees felt that the police should keep communities more up-to-date with the progress of apprehending criminals and the result of their official complaint.
School-based health centers - little-known benefactors of the Affordable Healthcare Act, which created a $200 million grant program exclusively for them - have received their first two grant disbursements. Seven grant recipients based in the DMV area plan on expanding their services or opening several new centers this fall.
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 academic performance to Public Charter School Board.
Meet Police Officer Elizabeth Bradshaw, a superwoman of sorts to her ward. A victim of domestic violence and teenage mother of three, Bradshaw now she keeps the peace while helping her neighbors find peace in their lives.
Community members get to voice concerns about housing, crime, parking, and schools when Councilmember Barry attends a community meeting in Southeast D.C.
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