The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC
2 days ago
With the beginning of the new school year, WHUR 96.3 FM - Howard University teamed up with the Steve Harvey Foundation to host a benefit golf tournament at Atlantic Golf. Monies raised from the tournament will be used to purchase needed school supplies for Washington area youth.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
1 day ago by Valita Walston
Among the many groups that make up Washington's diverse community is it's Ethiopian population. For over 20 years this community has left a unique and culturally enriching impression on the city.
"Ethiopians are adventurous by nature. You will always find an Ethiopian anywhere in the world where there is opportunity," said Wondimu Assemnew, head of Public Relations and Public Diplomacy at the Embassy of Ethiopia.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
2 days ago by Natalie Thompson
Though there was much celebration last night as Barack Obama (D-Ill.) officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, grassroots organizations in the District are only beginning to brace themselves for the work ahead.
"We still have a lot of work to do," said Sonny Jackson, Chairman of Students for Obama.
Brown Daily Herald, Brown University , RI
2 days ago by Simon van Zuylen-Wood
The owners of the Station night club in West Warwick, where a 2003 fire killed 100, reached a tentative final settlement of $813,218.82 with the victims on Wednesday.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
3 days ago by Melissa Montgomery
For years, political allegiance for many African Americans has been with the Democratic Party. Some feel the views of the Republican Party do not mirror the concerns of the black community.
Common perceptions lead some to believe that Republicans do not care about popular issues such as failing school systems, universal health care and the creation of jobs.
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