Community Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/community/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:14:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Community Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/community/ 32 32 121622320 Vincent Gray to Make No More Votes for Rest of D.C. Council Term https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vincent-c-gray-dementia-health-challenges/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vincent-c-gray-dementia-health-challenges/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217392 **FILE** D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation for the rest of the council term. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray, a two-time stroke survivor, has revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation due to early stage dementia, and has expressed confidence in his colleagues to continue tackling the issues of the day.

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&pizza Pulls ‘Marion Berry Knots’ from Menu After Community Criticism; Local Leaders Highlight Legacy of D.C.’s ‘Mayor for Life’ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pizza-pulls-marion-berry-knots/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pizza-pulls-marion-berry-knots/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:59:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217285 Local leaders, activists and residents including Lil Chris of the go-go band TOB (back left), Ron Moten (center) and Council member Trayon White (right) (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

&pizza CEO Mike Burns pulled a menu item called "Marion Berry Knots" after backlash from city leaders and residents, who called it disrespectful to the legacy of former D.C. mayor Marion Barry.

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Flight Risk: Migrating Birds are Dying from Window Crashes in D.C. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lights-out-dc-bird-collisions/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lights-out-dc-bird-collisions/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217262 A portion of the birds that Lights Out DC volunteers found dead from collisions in 2021 (Courtesy of City Wildlife)

The D.C. Council has passed the Migratory Local Wildlife Protection Act, which requires new buildings to meet certain bird-safe design standards, in an effort to reduce bird collisions with buildings.

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&pizza Faces Backlash, Calls for Boycotting Following ‘Marion Berry’ Dessert Debut https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pizza-marion-berry-knots/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pizza-marion-berry-knots/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217145 &pizza is facing backlash and calls for a boycott after promoting a new menu item using drug-laden references that some advocates believe disrespect former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. (Courtesy of Elvert Barnes via Flickr)

Activists in the Washington area are calling for a boycott of &pizza after the restaurant chain announced its new "Marion Berry Knots" promotion, which references former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry's 1990 arrest for drug possession.

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Amid Discrepancies about a CBA, a Tenants Association Asserts Its Presence https://www.washingtoninformer.com/amid-discrepancies-about-a-cba-a-tenants-association-asserts-its-presence/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/amid-discrepancies-about-a-cba-a-tenants-association-asserts-its-presence/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:17:22 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217132

As two entities clash over a community benefits agreement, tenants at Martin's View Apartments are exploring their rights under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act.

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Black Nationalist Coalition Hosts Summit at Union Temple Baptist Church  https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-nationalist-coalition-hosts-summit-at-union-temple-baptist-church/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-nationalist-coalition-hosts-summit-at-union-temple-baptist-church/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:03:20 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217127

In recent years, the Nubian Leadership Circle has represented the latest iteration of Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan’s mandate of operational unity in the Black community. 

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Union Temple Baptist Church to Host Mass Meeting to Address Challenges Faced by Black Washingtonians https://www.washingtoninformer.com/crisis-conspiracy-destroy-black-washington/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/crisis-conspiracy-destroy-black-washington/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217149 Flag of the District of Columbia (Courtesy of dpw.dc.gov)

The Union Temple Baptist Church in Ward 8 will host an emergency mass town hall meeting and conference on Saturday to address issues facing the city's Black community, featuring keynote speakers and public officials.

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Commissioner Richard A. Beverly Reappointed for Another Term at D.C. Public Service Commission https://www.washingtoninformer.com/public-service-commission-district-dc/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/public-service-commission-district-dc/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217153

Richard A. Beverly has been reappointed to serve a new term as a commissioner for the Public Service Commission until June 30, 2028, marking his third term in the role.

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U.S. Marshals Sweep D.C. Region in Major Crime Operation, Arresting 826 Fugitives https://www.washingtoninformer.com/operation-nazare-wave-washington/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/operation-nazare-wave-washington/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:17:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216995 **FILE** The U.S. Marshals Service announced the results of Operation Nazare Wave, a multi-agency initiative targeting violent crime in the D.C. area, leading to the arrest of 826 fugitives between April and September. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

The U.S. Marshals Service's Operation Nazare Wave resulted in the arrest of 826 fugitives, including 63 individuals wanted for homicide, and the recovery and seizure of 54 firearms, 6.4 kilograms of narcotics, and over $1.1 million in U.S. currency.

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Bowser Presents Commanders Legend Darrell Green With Key to the City https://www.washingtoninformer.com/darrell-green-receives-key-city/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/darrell-green-receives-key-city/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 20:48:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216977 Washington Commanders franchise legend Darrell Green speaks during an Oct. 19 in Washington, D.C.'s Franklin Park at which Mayor Muriel Bowser (left) presented him with a ceremonial key to the city.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented Washington Commanders legend Darrell Green with a ceremonial Key to the City, recognizing his NFL career and contributions to the District.

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