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Headline News
Clean Air Meeting Focused on Ward 8 Clears the Air of Problems

Five African Presidents Meet with Corporate and Civil Society Leaders in the U.S.

The Legend Behind Mike Tyson Comes to an End

Ancestors Honored

Archie Everett Childs and Makkea Johnson: An Untold Story

Taking a Stand on the ‘Downing Street Memo’

First New Commercial Construction in Historic Anacostia in Fifteen Years

Councilmember Mendelson Responds to Controversy Surrounding D.C. Law 15-353

Jesse Jackson Praises Black Publishers


Regional
House of Help Builds a City of Hope for District Residents in Transition

Local Father Teaches His Three Sons the Lesson of a Lifetime

MADD Names First Male and Minority President

Prince George’s Shorts

Rooting Out the Problem: Organization Fights Youth Violence

Will Duncan’s Win for Governor of Maryland Depend on the No. 2 Man?

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

Ensuring Rehabilitative Success in Social Re-entry

Bears Crowned Ms. Senior D.C. 2005


National
Blacks Urged to Form Independent Political Movement

Social Re-Entry: Employment and Education for Previously Incarcerated Persons


International
Association of Black American Ambassadors Hold a Conversation with George Soros

Amnesty International: Guantanamo is 'The Gulag of Our Time’


Opinions/Editorials
The Myth of Racial Loyalty

Blair Pushes Bush on Africa

The Baby Mama Stigma: How One Got the Victory!

Women Who Eat for the Cure

To Those Freedom Fighters Who Refuse to Surrender Their Dreams

Juneteenth and Reparations

No Smoking in D.C. Public Areas?

A Murder Free Summer in D.C.

Where Will a 21-Year-Old Soon to Be Father Go for Direction?

Going Back to Gary

African Mannequins (Presidents) Stand with Bush

The Price We Are Paying for Violence

The Senate’s Apology for Lynching Is Noteworthy

Letters to the Editor


D.C. Law 15-353: What Will It Mean for Our Community?

Floridagate, Ohiogate, Iraqgate: Watergate Legacy Continues

“Preying” on Each Other’s Dreams

Crackdown in Ethiopia

When Did Freedom Start for Us?


Letter to the Editor:Park Plaza Tennants Assoc.

Lightening in the Free World

Janice Rogers Brown and Clarence Thomas: Two Peas


Education
Home Schooling Growth Aided by African Americans

A Moment in Time

Peaceaholics

Ballou Cheerleaders Are Hawaii Bound

Our Fallen Soldier

Ballou Seniors Headed to College

When Sweet Loves Turns Sour

Making the Jump: Capital Students Prepare for High School

Sister to Sister- Following My Sister’s Footsteps


Health
New National Health Plan Guarantee Workers Insurance

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure

McDonald’s Partners with Nutritionist, Author and Motivational Speaker Dr. Ro

Local Town Hall Meetings Attack AIDS Epidemic

Big Tigger’s Annual Celebrity Classic Benefits the Fight Against HIV/AIDS



Religion
Progressive Clergy Are Not in Hiding

Top Gospel Artists Perform at the White House in Honor of Black Music Month

Council of Churches and UDC Unite Against Youth/Gang Violence

Bishop Jakes and Black Press Vow to Support Each Other


Entertainment
Musician Daniel Brower:Traveling World to Bring Peace

Willie Jolley’s New One Man Show Is a Smash Hit!

Once in This Island Is Subtle But Offers Powerful Truths

Legacy of Underground Railroad Freedom Fighter Frank Wanzer Lives On

DishiBem: A Fiery Dance Group

Eddie Griffin to Appear at the Lincoln Theater July 1st and 2nd

Jaguar Wright’s Sophomore Album in Stores July 12th

Lady Windermere’s Fan: Hypocrisy Amongst the Upper Crust


Sports
Black Motor Sports Needs Some Heavy Muscle

Like-Minded Coaches

In Washington, It’s A Mandate for the Nationals

Capital Explosion Photo Wrap-Up

What Do the NBA Finals Say About the Changing Face of Basketball?

A Football Camp That Calls for Positive Choices Off the Field

Mystics Are Struggling This Season


Nationals Take Two of Three from Blue Jays

 

Sport Shorts
June 2-June 8

June 16-June 22


June 23-June 29


Business
Debra Lee to Become CEO Successor to BET Founder/CEO Robert Johnson

More Companies Will Share Wachovia's Slavery Woes

Small Business Contractor’s College Graduates Excited About the Future



Capture the Moment

Fenty to Run for Mayor

For Sisters Only 2005

Bush and South African President Mbeki

Eritrean Independence Day Celebration

Lincoln and Magic Johnson to Appeal to Urban Chic

Community Resource Day Held in Southeast

40 Days of Increased Peace

Capital Catwalk Salon D.C. Fashion Event

D.C. Gun Safety Laws Father’s Day News Conference

2005 National Urban League Conference to Be Held in D.C.

If This Hat Could Talk

First Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Prince George’s County


This Week In Black History
June 9-June 15

June 16-June 22

June 23-June 29

June 30-July 6


Viewpoint
How do you feel about Mike Tyson reentering the ring?

What words of wisdom do you offer to recent graduates?


Will Black America support the Millions More Movement?

What is the cause of your excitement or apprehension over new developments in Anacostia?


Horoscopes
June 16 - 22

June 23 - 29

June 30 -July 6

Archives: June 2005