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Headline News
Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Proceeds to the Next Level

MetropolitanBaptistChurch Hosts Gentrification Roundtable

Legendary Singer Luther Vandross Dies at 54

South African Airways to Launch Direct Flights to Johannesburg

Former Sheridan Terrace Residents Excited About HOPE VI Site Plans

Protecting the Poor Against Terrorist Attacks

Family and Friends Honor Damu Smith

Gladys Knight a Hit at New Prince George’s County Restaurant

NAACP Urged to Take on Irresponsible Companies

Religious Summit Breaks New Ground


Regional
Clean Air Meeting Focused on Ward 8 Clears the Air of Problems

Baker Explores Another Possible Run at County Executive

Aiyshen Padilla Named As Director of African American Development at AARP

Silver Spring Resident Snags a Piece of Negro Leagues Baseball History

Wake Robin Golf Club Tournament a Huge Success

GOP Affirmative Action Hero Dies

Army Chaplain Honored 111 Years Later

Inspired daughter helps women find a better way

 


National
President Bush Meets With Faith-Based African American Leaders at the White House


International
G8 Countries Seek African Consumer Market


Opinions/Editorials
OSCE Support for D.C. Voting Rights

Supreme Battle Looms Over Court Appointments

Twenty Minutes Can Save Your Life

Black Voices Seem Mute on Live 8

As One Chapter Ends, a New One Promises to Begin

Blacks and Latinos Becoming Closer

With God’s Help, Damu Smith Is Winning the Fight!

Find the Fine Line Between Warnings and Panic

White Damsels in Distress

Lauryn Hill Isn’t the Only One Who Loves So Hard!

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Black Stakes in the Supreme Court Struggle

Pro Football’s Hall of Shame

Justice Delayed

What Would Jesus Do?

Closing in on the Class Divide

Where Are the Jobs?


Education
Veteran D.C. Educator to Head the District’s Only Middle School Early College Program

Shaw Entrepreneurship Program

Dispelling the Myths of Earning an MBA Degree

University of the District of Columbia Making Progress

Education Announcement


Health
Organizations Unite to Support Heart Failure Drug

Checking It Out: A Day for the Community

Leadership Summit on Health Disparities

Organization Brings Awareness to Cervical Cancer

Women Most Fear Breast Cancer, but Heart Disease Is the Top Killer

Organization Brings Awareness to Cervical Cancer

 

Religion
New Generation Band Debuts at Christ Jam

Spirited New Ministry Brings New Life in Oxon Hill

 


Entertainment
Al Jarreau and Cassandra Wilson at Wolf Trap

LaChapelle Depicts a World Where Dance Is Used to ‘Rize’ from Poverty and Despair

Eddie Kendricks Tribute

WPGC-FM News Director David Haines Dies

Thousands Bid Farewell to Luther Vandross

Raheem DeVaughn Offers a Classic Love Experience

Crowns: Three Times a Charm

Raheem DeVaughn Offers a Classic Love Experience

Take the Toil Out of Meal Planning

From Bouncer to Big Time: An Interview with Michael Clarke Duncan


Sports
NFL Style Flag Football Coming to Town

Mystics Move Over the .500 Mark

Nationals Hitting on all Cylinders with Tom McCraw

Nationals Drop Series Opener to Met

Nationals Hitting on all Cylinders with Tom McCraw

Nationals in the Community

A Conversation with Frank Robinson, Part I

A Conversation with Frank Robinson, Part II

DC United defeats the Earthquakes

Sports Shorts
June 30-July 6

July 7-July 13

July 14-July 20


Business
Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Holds Inaugural Luncheonto Bring in New Leadership

Your Money Really Matters: Mid-Year Financial Review

DC Attorney General Stops “Fast Cash” fraud

Your Money Really Matters: Owning a Piece of the Rock

Author Willie Jolley Receives Highest Honors

DC Attorney General Stops “Fast Cash” fraud


Capture the Moment
Women Authors Tribute

Record Number of 17 Local Scouts Awarded Honors

Community United By Loss of 4-Year-Old Girl

A Major Gain for D.C. Voting Rights Celebrated

AllenChapelAMEChurch Member Memorialzed

Rahiels' Farewell

Long-time Friends

Grand opening of Chicken and Waffles Restaurant


This Week In Black History
July 7- July 13

July 14-July 20

July 21 - July 27

July 28-August 3


Viewpoint
Should the District open more trade schools for youth?

Are you surprised by the success of the Washington Nationals?

Is there a racial divide between African Americans and Latinos in this country?


Horoscopes
July 7-13

July 14 – 20

July 28 - August 3



Archives: July 2005