Travis Riddick on the set of Southern Fried Homicide. (Updated 7/4/2014) Northeast Washington, D.C. native Travis Riddick was recently cast in multiple productions on the Investigation Discovery Network. In his […]
Author Archives: Ariel Medley
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RGIII’s Mom is Part of ‘R3 Solutions’, Radio One’s New Talk Show
For many people, the dream of owning a business and becoming a successful entrepreneur while giving back to your community can often feel out of reach, but the hosts of […]
Tenants Fight Back
The tenants of Glenwood Apartments in northeast D.C. are furious. Inside their units the ceilings are cracked, water-damaged walls are covered in mold and electric sockets are broken. While continuing […]
Glenwood Tenants Share Apartment Woes
Avis Barnett, 60, originally of Montego Bay, Jamaica, moved to Glenwood six years ago. Inside the bathroom of her one bedroom unit is a gaping hole, revealing layers of plaster […]
The Marian Anderson 75th Anniversary Celebration
Seventy-five years ago legendary contralto Marian Anderson stood before a sea of 75,000 faces at the Lincoln Memorial to give what would become one of the most memorable and historic […]
A Model of Excellence: Rev. Dr. Albert Louis Patterson Jr. 1933-2014
He was revered as one of the greats within the African-American church; the ‘Godfather’ of expository preaching. Loved and admired by many nationwide, the Rev. Dr. Albert Louis Patterson Jr. […]
D.C. YWCA Celebrates Milestone with Largest GED Graduating Class
It was a proud day for family members, friends, staff and educators as they stood to applaud the most recent graduating class of the YWCA National Capital Area’s Adult Education […]
Enthusiastic Crowd Greets Opening of Ella: First Lady of Song
A star-studded evening bursting with jazz, scat, bebop and blues took place inside MetroStage for the opening night performance of legendary actor, singer and choreographer Maurice Hines’ latest musical, “Ella: […]
Friendship Collegiate Senior Joins D.C. State Board of Education
The D.C. State Board of Election has a new student representative following the Oct. 23 swearing-in of Friendship Collegiate Academy senior Daniel Spruill. Spruill, 17, of Southeast Washington, D.C., said […]
At D.C. Event, Rev. Jesse Jackson Calls for Increased Minority Communications Ownership
The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson stood before an audience of policy makers, communication industrialists, and supporters this week to address the need for minority ownership in today’s media and telecommunication […]
The Art of Aniekan Udofia
Washington D.C.’s most captivating artwork is not always found inside the gleaming art galleries along the Mall or in the Dupont Circle art galleries. Often it is found on brick […]
Phylicia Rashad and Denyce Graves Among Honorees at National Women’s History Museum Event
Five individuals were honored at the third annual National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) de Pizan Honors ceremony on October 9 at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, DC. […]