Washington, DC, Jan. 1 – Nearly 2,000 persons in the Washington-metropolitan area used the free cab ride service, SoberRide, this holiday season as opposed to possibly driving home drunk. “For its hours of operation on New Year’s Eve alone, this level of ridership translates into SoberRide removing a would-be drunk driver from Greater Washington’s roadways […]
LARGO, Md. — Prince George’s Community College hosts Legacy of Change: Excellence Unleashed, March 7, 6:30 p.m. in Hallam Theatre at the Largo campus. Produced by the National Visionary Leadership Project (NVLP), the program will feature Camille O. Cosby, philanthropist and wife of actor and comedian William H. Cosby, distinguished panel of African-American elder leaders, […]
The first round of parade participants for the 2013 White House Inaugural Parade was released this week. Washington DC’s (Ballou High School) will be one of the participants along with many others. The 57th Inaugural Parade wil be held Monday, January 21st, 2013. The parade will begin at the steps of the U.S. Capital Building […]
UNCF- United Negro College Fund, Inc. is gearing up for its nationally televised entertainment special An Evening of Stars® Educating our Future Presented by Target on BET, Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:00 pm Eastern and 9:00 pm Eastern. This year, celebrities won’t be the only stars shining… your listening audiences will discover a whole […]
Upper Marlboro, MD – Yesterday, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, announced that the County’s Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) invested $2.4 million into six County businesses who in turn invested $26 million to grow their business. The announcement took place at Vocus, Inc. a leading marketing and public relations software company located […]
Serve DC – The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism envisions a District of Columbia where residents meet the needs of their communities through a dedicated and sustained spirit of service and volunteerism. Serve DC supports communities across the District through grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Homeland […]
The Montgomery Alpha Phi Alpha Martin Luther King Memorial Breakfast will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9am until 11am. More than 1200 will be in attendance. The event will be held at TheBethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center; 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, MD 20852 For more information, contact Michael A. Smith at […]
The 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 3PM at: The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 This event is FREE and open to the public. Tickets are also available via phone at 301-581-5100.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Washington Football Team are embarking on several initiatives to give back to the community throughout the holiday season. From donating new and used toys to keeping area youth warm with new winter coats, the Washington Football Team are doing their part to positively impact the D.C. Metro Area. […]
More than 60 of America’s leading civil rights, social justice, business and community leaders in Washington, DC gathered today to discuss collectively how to provide positive solutions to “key” issues in the black community as we approach the New Year and as President Obama embarks upon a second term. The meeting was convened by Marc […]
Transform Your Health in 2013 This FREE workshop will provide you with simple tips that you can use right away to make 2013 and beyond the healthiest years ever. During this workshop you will discover the benefits of Telling your story, eating fruits and vegetables, practicing meditation and journaling. Contact Information and Email: Juneous Pettijohn; […]