Building real estate in your own backyard. Is it a realistic idea? Is it legal?
The budget also includes money for public safety and hiring bonuses to recruit new police officers.
Ruth E. Carter has just made history as the first Black woman to win two Oscars for her outstanding work on the “Black Panther” films.
Ruth E. Carter has just made history as the first Black woman to win two Oscars for her outstanding work on the “Black Panther” films.
At the 95th Academy Awards this past Sunday night, she won the award for best costume design for the sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. She’s previously
made history as the first Black person to win in the category in 2018 for her work on the first film, “Black Panther”.
At this year’s awards, only 6 people of color were nominated – for Best CostumeDesign, Best Original Song, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Visual Effects – out of 23 competing categories.
Additionally, since the award show’s inception, only four other Black Oscar winners have won multiple awards in competing categories; these include actors Denzel Washington and Mahershala Ali and sound mixers Willie D. Burton and Russell Williams II.
Carter won against designers from the films “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, “Babylon”, “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”, and “Elvis”. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she paid tribute to both Chadwick Boseman, the first film’s star who tragically passed away in 2020, and to her mother who very recently
passed at the age of 101.
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the superhero that is a Black woman. She endures, she loves, and she overcomes, she is every woman in this film. She is my mother,” she said in her speech on Sunday night. “Chadwick, please take care of mom.” Carter played an integral role in breathing life into the world of Wakanda through the outstanding costuming and styling of the characters. She says that working on “Wakanda Forever” was one of the most challenging projects of her career, as she was tasked with molding many of the costumes to work underwater, a challenging feat that she was able to overcome.
As said by Carter herself, she’s pulled herself from the bootstraps to get to where she’s at today.
“I started in a single parent household. I wanted to be a costume designer. I studied. I scraped. I struggled with adversity in an industry that sometimes didn’t look like me. And I endured.” Regarding her win, she also says, “I hope this opens the door for others … that they can win an Oscar, too.”
The official trailer for the 1985 remake film The Little Mermaid has officially debuted at this year’s 95th Oscars telecast and has received an overall positive response.
The official trailer for the 1985 remake film The Little Mermaid has officially debuted at this year’s 95th Oscars telecast and has received an overall positive response.
The film’s two costars, Halle Bailey playing Ariel and Melissa McCarthy playing Ursula, came together to present the trailer during the award show for the very first time.
Longtime fans of the franchise were certainly satisfied, as the trailer featured plenty of iconic moments from the original film, and it even showcased brief snippets of highly anticipated musical numbers, including “Part of Your World”.
Directed by Rob Marshall, the remake will also introduce four new songs, with lyrics penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda as well as Oscar award winner Alan Menken for his work on the original 1985 film.
“I’m so excited for the release. I feel like I’ve been waiting for so long — we’ve been talking about it for a long time, but now that the rollout’s starting, I’m really grateful that everyone’s gonna get to see,” said Bailey. “I hope everyone likes it. We’ll see.”
The film is set to premiere in theaters on May 26th.
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Howard University softball coach, Tori Tyson, refuses to stay silent after the mistreatment of her athletes during a game visiting the University of California-Irvine on March 4th, 2023, earlier this month, which resulted in her later suspension.
Howard University softball coach, Tori Tyson, refuses to stay silent after the mistreatment of her athletes during a game visiting the University of California-Irvine on March 4th, 2023, earlier this month, which resulted in her later suspension. She was initially thrown out of the game after speaking up for her team against this
treatment by an umpire, and is now undergoing a suspension for speaking out. She is now petitioning the NCAA because of this.
Tyson explains her reasoning in a series of videos and tweets, where she says the home plate umpire did not allow her players enough time to warm up between innings. According to her, what really frustrated her was a comment made by the umpire to her freshman catcher who was unaware of the inappropriateness, in which he told her that she was moving too slow.
After being told to keep her protests in until after the game by UCR coach Nikki Palmer, Tyson actually complied despite her frustration. However, she says the following comment was what, ironically, led to her ejection from the game: “This is bigger than softball. Let’s play softball.”
“I own not standing down b/c I won’t show women that a woman especially a black woman has to stand down & shut up.. in a sport made for women, played by women!” Tyson said. “So I demanded an explanation for the initial issue of why he kept ending their warm up, why I was warned & now my ejection…”
Regarding the incident, the NCAA has received numerous complaints, resulting in the following response from them:
The same protocol for processing this ejection/suspension report was followed that has been in place for many years. However, the NCAA Softball Rules Committee can discuss improving protocols related to processing ejection/suspension reports and will take your suggestions into consideration. Unfortunately, there is no appeal process and the NCAA softball playing rules don’t allow for an ejection/suspension to be overturned.
She responded to the situation on Twitter, when she tweeted, “I will not serve this suspension in vein! My babies deserve better! This wasn’t about 90 seconds this was about 1 man impacting the game, de-humanizing my athletes and myself! She tweeted.“I will never stand down on that nor apologize for it!”
The Award-Winning “Blacks In Wax” takes place tonight at the ARC and at the Kennedy Center on Saturday March 18th.
On Thursday, March 16, and Saturday March 18th, 2023, the award-winning, “Blacks In Wax,”
founded by Former D.C. First Lady, Cora Masters Barry, Founder/CEO, the Southeast Tennis
and Learning Center (SETLC), and Recreation Wish List Committee, (RWLC), returns to the
stage with live dramatic performances by scholars of the SETLC. Some of the individuals
and change agents featured will include: Beyonce, Viola Davis, Maryland Governor Wes
Moore, Vice President Kamala Harris, area Tennis sensation, Frances Tiafoe, EGOT recipient,
Jennifer Hudson, and other African-American icons, heroes, she/roes, legends and influencers
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On March 3, Hip-Hop group De La Soul’s entire back catalog became available on digital streaming platforms for the first time.
On March 3, Hip-Hop group De La Soul’s entire back catalog became available on digital streaming platforms for the first time.
While the three members of the legendary Hip-Hop group (Posdnuos, Dave, and Maseo) were inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2011, they were also in the middle of an uphill battle for ownership and streaming rights to the same music that was being inducted.
At the time, sample clearances and a longstanding disagreement with their formal label Tommy Boy held up De La’s digital presence. Today, on the 34th anniversary of De La Soul’s debut album ‘3 Feet High and Rising,’ De La fans can rejoice and stream the tunes of the Native Tounge members on the platform of their choice.
After digital platforms such as Apple Music, and Spotify became the dominant way to consume music, CD, and cassette players became obsolete. Unfortunately, De La’s fans had to rely on physical copies, of classic albums such as ‘3 Feet High and Rising,’ ‘De La Soul Is Dead,’ and, ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ leaving the group’s legacy with a slim chance of rebirth amongst younger hip-hop consumers.
In June 2021 however, Tommy Boy was acquired by Reservoir media, giving new life to the group’s fight for the right to sell their music across digital platforms, unfortunately, one of the group’s founding members will not get a chance to celebrate the moment he and his bandmates waited over 20 years.
This comes not, Trugoy the Dove, real name Dave Jolicoeur passed away suddenly. The groups remaining two members wrote a heartfelt letter posted on Instagram to their fallen group member.
“Dear Dave, you were the heart of our group. You brought so much creativity, energy, and passion to our music, and your influence will be felt for years to come.”
“Your passing is a great loss not only to us but also to the entire hip-hop community. You were a true artist who used music to inspire and uplift others, and you will be deeply missed by all who knew you” the letter stated.
On the evening of March 2. hours before the group’s streaming debut, De La hosted “The D.A.I.S.Y Experience” at NYC’s Webster Hall. A celebration of Trugoy’s life and legacy along with the end of the fight for a digital legacy.
The Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of the Links Inc. is hosting their Black Family Wellness Expo March 18th
The Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of the Links, Inc. is hosting a Black Family Wellness Expo March 18thfrom 1- 5pm at the Charles County Health Department. For more information go here:
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The Black Family Wellness Expo hosted by the Links Inc. is March 18th from 1-5pm
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Learn how to eat to live, find out what programs are available for those formerly incarcerated, and help with childcare. Details on those programs and more inside of this week’s Community’s Choice
It’s a Health and Healing Day… Come out March 18th to Union Temple Baptist Church in SE for a special community health fair and presentation. It’s titled Allowing Food to Be Thy Medicine. www.theministerofwellness.com
Childcare
The Anne Arundel Early Head Start Program provides up to 10 hours of free childcare daily for qualified families. They are look for both children and qualified staff.
Maryland Reentry Resource Center
There’s help for returning citizens. The Maryland Reentry Resource Center provides supports for those incarcerated and returning citizens. www.mdrrc.org
Harambee International
Grab your clubs and golf with a purpose. Harambee International Development is hosting a golf tournament April 24th at Laurel Hills Golf Course. www.harambeecares.org
Light the Way Foundation
Enjoy an evening of music. Light The Way Foundation is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for its film summer camp scholarships April 28th in Silver Spring. www.lightthewayfoundation.org
Woman Thou Art Great
Ladies get ready for the next level. The 6th Annual Woman Thou Art Great Conference and Retreat is March 24th at the Embassy Suites in Hunt Valley www.urge-foundation.org
Fatherhood Award
Applications are now being accepted for the father of the year 2023 award. It’s hosted by Fathers Incorporated. www.fathersincorporated.net.
National Council On Aging
Did you know many older adults may be eligible for federal, state, and local benefits to help pay for their daily needs? The National Council on Aging has all the details. www.ncoa.org
This week, Marlon Wayans took over as The Daily Show’s guest host, welcoming several guests, including his close buddy Omar Epps.
Wayans and Epps being childhood friends went down memory lane. The comedian couldn’t help but share a prank that was played on Epps while he was filming the 1992 hit movie, Juice with the legendary rapper. Epps embarrassingly recalls, “Oh my goodness. Are you really bringing this up?”
“What people don’t know about ‘Pac is, he was a funny dude,” as Wayans explains Epps slept with his mouth wide open, “‘Pac went and took his balls and put ‘em out and put ‘em right near Omar’s mouth.”
“Why did you just do that?” Omar Epps asked before adding, “I was mad at ‘Pac for that, though. I was super mad, like, ‘Yo, son. You really gone’ do that?’” Wayans interjected, “but you always get mad. You got to work on that. You got anger issues, man.”
The 6th annual Woman Thou Art Great Retreat takes place March 24th – 26th
Phone Guest: Dr. Sharron Credle – Founder and CEO of Urge Foundation Inc.
The 6thAnnual Woman Thou Art Great – Women Sharpening Women Retreat March 24th– 26th at the Embassy Suites in Hunt Valley Maryland. For more information go here:
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It’s been a historic time for Bison as the men’s Basketball Team enter the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1992. They look forward to face-off with the Kansas Jayhawks.
Howard University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kenneth Blakeney says, “I watched them last year in the national championship game. I saw them in the semis and in the finals. I have a lot of respect for Coach Bill Self. They will be ready. They are a great program with a lot of history and tradition.”
“It’s a great feeling. It’s a long time coming for this university,” says Team Captain, Jelani Williams.
Sophomore Bryce Harris expresses, “It’s special being able to do this with the people you battle every day within practice, to be able to show it on a big stage which is march madness.”
For all the Bison fans, the gentlemen would like everyone to know, “Thank you, guys, for believing in us. Thank you for even when we had our down moments, thank you for staying solid,” said Harris
“Tune in. We are going to put on a show. We gonna shock the world,” adds Williams.
“[It’s] a legacy that’s been a long-standing legacy of excellence and Black excellence, not only in the DMV but across the country,” Blakeney said.
Jimmy Kimmel addressed the elephant in the room several times during Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony.
The host joked that Smith was allowed to take his best actor Oscar for King Richard last year after slapping Rock, the 2022 presenter, for best documentary feature. “So we have strict policies in place. If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for best actor and permitted to give a 19-minute-long speech,” said Kimmel.
As he exited the stage for the night, Jimmy passed a sign that read: “Number of Oscars telecast without incident,” He then flipped up a card with the numeral one on it.
Many would agree to disagree if this was funny versus an overkill on the jokes that so many have done over the time.
Of course, cinema’s biggest night set trends across social media on Sunday night (March 12). One of the viral moments came after Angela Bassett lost Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
As she celebrated, the camera panned to Bassett, who stared blankly. “Angela Bassett’s reaction was for real,” one fan wrote, tweeted: “This woman has given so much to all her films for the Oscars to rob her yet again?!?” “Don’t get me wrong, Jamie Lee Curtis has phenomenal work, but Angela’s Oscars is LONG overdue, and it’s upsetting to see her get played in the face,” another viewer tweeted.
“The emotion when she lost, she had a blank face. She is amazing. She was SNUBBED.”
The Creed III stars Michael B. Jordan and Johnathan Majors showed their love and support for Bassett:
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Michael B Jordan to Angela Bassett: Hey Auntie. 🥺
Jonathan Majors to Angela Bassett:
WE love youIM CRYING#AcademyAwards #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MZjoxmBtvN
— raveen marie 🫶🏾 (@xoraveen) March 13, 2023
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Men Under Construction has a 10 week program for boys 12 to 18.
Men Under Construction is a 12-week program created and developed to give boys ages 13-18 years an opportunity to meet and talk to living success stories and to provide them with spiritual guidance while widening their horizons. For more information go here:
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We’re talking about love and marriage with Stacii Jae Johnson.
McConnell turned 81-years-old in February.
Metrorail has been guided by live operators ever since a deadly accident in 2009, but new leadership believes its time to return to automatic mode.
The Wedding Bliss Maryland is coming to the DMV Sunday, March 19th.
Wedding Bliss Maryland is Sunday March 19thfrom 12pm to 5pm at the Brandywine Aquatic Complex. For more information go here:
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We hear from two prominent women thought-leaders as we discuss the victories and challenges.
Robinson took two shots to the leg during a likely carjacking attempt back in August.
All state roads will get attention, but crews will first concentrate on interstates and highways.
The Memphis City Council has approved a series of police reforms in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols earlier this year.
Reforms include a ban on using unmarked police vehicles for routine traffic stops and regular reviews of police training techniques. Other measures include stricter rules governing civilian complaints, audits, and data reporting.
Nichols was fatally beaten by a group of officers after a Jan. 7th traffic stop. Five former officers are facing second-degree murder charges in connection with his death.
“In the wake of Tyre Nichols’s tragic death, the Justice Department has heard from police chiefs across the country who are assessing the use of specialized units and, where used, appropriate management, oversight and accountability for such units,” Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said in a statement.
Gupta continued, “The COPS Office guide on specialized units will be a critical resource for law enforcement, mayors and community members committed to effective community policing that respects the dignity of community members and keeps people safe.”
Court officials share details about the new SOARS program.
The J. Edgar Hoover building in downtown Washington, DC turns 50 next year and is falling apart.
He’s accused of burglarizing and ransacking several businesses and robbing people on the street.
A free Community health fair and seminar is taking place on Saturday March 18th
Free Community Health Fair & Seminar hosted by Rock Newman and The Minister of Wellness Nathaniel Jordan. The theme is “Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.” The Health Fair & Seminar will Saturay, March 18that 10am at Union Temple Baptist Church in SE. WHUR is the media partner. For more information go here:
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In tonight’s Medical Monday… we’re talking about allergies and how you can find relief.
Most teachers and students surveyed aren’t on board either.
Those who still want to order free kits or find a testing location can do so online.
Chris Rock recently dropped his new Netflix special Selective Outrage, where he responded to Will Smith and the infamous Oscars slap.
Many people online were divided on how they felt about Chris’s statements in regard to Will and Jada, but many women online were upset about what he said about Meghan Markle. Chris said, “Sometimes it’s just some in-law s—. Because she’s complaining, I’m like, ‘What the f— is she talking about? ‘They’re so racist, they wanted to know how brown the baby was going to be…’ I’m like, ‘That’s not racist,’ cause’ even Black people want to know how brown the baby gon’ be. S—. We check behind them ears.”
He continued, “Black girl trying to be accepted by her white in-laws. Oh, it’s hard. It’s so hard, it’s very hard — but it ain’t as hard as a white girl trying to be accepted by her Black in-laws. Now, that s— is really hard.” He added, “If you Black, and you wanna be accepted by your white in-laws, then you need to marry a Kardashian. Because they accept everybody. Kris Jenner is like the Statue of Liberty.”
Rock continued pouring onto Markle, “The f—? It’s the royal family, they’re the original racists. They invented colonialism. They’re the OGs of racism. They’re the Sugarhill Gang of racism. Like, a hip hop, the hippie, the hippie to the hip hip hop-a don’t stop — the racism.'”
Howard University and the Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive March 15th
Howard University and the Red Cross are joining forces to host a Blood Drive Wednesday, March 15thfrom 11am to 4pm in the HU Blackburn Center. For more information go here:
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Howard University is the only HBCU with a swim and dive team.
During her tour, Lizzo hugged a teary-eyed fan at her show in Milan.
The musician was playing in the Italian city on Thursday night (March 2) when she saw a fan holding up a sign that said, “Can I get a hug?”
The 34-year-old singer sang her song Special while looking for someone who needed to “hear that message.”
“In case nobody told you today. You’re special. In case nobody made you believe (oh-oh) You’re special. Well, I will always love you the same. You’re special. I’m so glad that you’re still with us. Broken, but damn, you’re still perfect,” the lyrics of the song Special.
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Lizzo shared the video of her hugging a fan with the caption, “Last night while singing ‘Special’ I felt like someone in the crowd really needed to hear that message.” She continued: “Then later in the show I saw a sign that said ‘can I have a hug?’ and I knew exactly who that message was for. Thank you Milan.”
Chris Rock is gearing up for his new Netflix special, where he will reportedly address Will Smith’s slap.
According to sources, Chris Rock plans to use a joke about Will’s Emancipation movie to respond to the A-lister.
Rock said during his Baltimore stop, “The other day, I watched Emancipation just so I could watch him getting whipped.”
He continued, “The thing people wanna know … did it hurt? Hell yeah, it hurt. He played Muhammad Ali! I played Pookie. Even in animated movies, I’m a zebra, he’s a f**king shark.”
A number of comedians have taken light of the infamous situation for laughter during their shows. Addressing the timeline of events and the reactions of Chris Rock, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Chris Rock’s new special called Selective Outrage will be out on Netflix on Saturday.
Since the slap, Will Smith has apologized to the public for his actions, but some would argue that they’ve canceled him.
The verdict is in, and it’s life in prison for the former Sweetie Pie’s star, Tim Norman. A federal jury convicted Tim last year on two counts of federal murder-for-hire and another count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.
According to prosecutors, Tim took out a $450,000 life insurance policy on his nephew in 2015 and was the beneficiary. His nephew was shot and killed in 2016.
Prosecutors used phone records to prove that Tim Norman arranged to have his nephew, Albert Montgomery, killed.
Tim Norman is the son of Robbie Montgomery, founder of the famous St Louis restaurant Sweetie Pie’s. The family and the business were the subjects of the OWN reality series, Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s.
What’s behind the bill and will it work?
The overhaul passed the D.C. Council late last year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he would sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that overhaul how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime.
City officials have spent nearly two decades trying to redo Washington’s criminal laws, including redefining crimes, changing criminal justice policies and reworking how sentences should be handed down after convictions. The overhaul passed the D.C. Council late last year.
But the Republican-controlled House has decided to wade into city matters, claiming the district’s changes will contribute to already-rising crime in Washington — the number of murders in 2021 was the highest in nearly 20 years — and make it easier for some criminals to get out of prison or evade punishment all together.
The resolution passed the House with some Democratic support and appears poised to clear the Senate on a bipartisan basis as well, perhaps as early as next week.
The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a 28.5 million dollar settlement with Los Angeles County.
The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a 28.5 million dollar settlement with Los Angeles County.
The settlement relates to a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, his 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash.
The figure includes a newly agreed upon payment from the county of $13.5 million along with the $15 million a federal jury awarded Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, at a trial in August.
Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant’s courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this grotesque conduct, Luis Li, Bryant family attorney, via statement. She fought for her husband, her daughter, and all those in the community whose deceased family were treated with similar disrespect, Luis Li, Bryant family attorney, via statement.
The attorney representing L.A. County referred to the settlement as “fair and reasonable.”. We hope Ms. Bryant and her children continue to heal from their loss, Mira Hashmall, attorney representing L.A. County, via statement.
The agreement also resolves any future claims by Bryant’s three surviving daughters.
A foreclosure and eviction workshop is taking place this Saturday March 4th
A Foreclosure and Eviction Workshop is taking place this Saturday, March 4thfrom 10am to 2pm at The First Baptist Church of Highland Park. The workshop is hosted by both Congressman Glenn and Councilmember Jolene Ivey. For more information go here:
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Addressing crime and violence in the Black community.
The Alexandria Black History Museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays, starting at 11:00 tomorrow morning.
Jonathan Majors recently shared how he feels about romantic comedies and wants to work with Issa Rae on one in the future.
Majors said about the idea, “I think we should definitely do, like, the ‘We grew up together.’ And then I come back home, and it’s like, ‘Oh, okay.’ We can start with that.”
He continued, “And then we gotta do, like… I want to do a run through Central Park. You know what I mean? A run through Central Park. Chasing her to the airport. Trying to beat her to the airport. She says she’s gone to the airport, and I book it.” He added, “Issa, let’s do it. You wanna do it?”
The Creed III star spoke with Ebony about the roles he considers, “very conscientious about not playing roles I didn’t think were going to move me forward as an actor.”
“Now I’ll play the bad guy, I’ll play the good guy, I’ll play the morally corrupt guy. Because my job is to tell stories, and to tell stories in a way that allows people to see themselves and to change for the better,” he explained.
National Park Service says cherry blossoms will likely peak at the Tidal Basin near the end of March.
The peak blossom is defined as the point when 70 percent of the blossoms have flowered. District officials are already gearing up for the peak season. Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the National Park Service kicked off DC’s cherry blossom season by welcoming the Cherry Blossom Bus. The bus went on a four-day, five-city tour to promote the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which will be held from March 20 to April 16.
Officials say the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival will bring back much-loved traditions, plus new collaborations and experiences for four weeks of fun, food, culture, and entertainment. Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival marks the beginning of spring in the nation’s capital and attracts more than 1.5 million people to the District. At the heart of the festival is the blooming of 3,000 cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin.
The cherry blossom trees were gifted to Washington, DC by the Mayor of Tokyo back in 1912.
The Taking Nature Black conference is March 8th – 11th
Nature Forward is the longest serving independent environment organization in DC. They are hosting their Nature Black Conference March 8th– 11thto celebrate the Black experience in nature. For more information go here:
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Do we have the courage to look at problems in our communities and say… maybe there is something we should be doing to fix our own problems?
Mobile Moms is helping families cope with the loss of a child
Mobile Moms is a non-profit organization dedicated to mothers and families coping with the loss of a child. Mobilemoms07@gmail.com
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