Politics

A jogger has been arrested after having the brilliant idea to run near the White House butt naked. The man was seen Wednesday around 5 p.m.  stripping around the corner from the President’s home before taking his leisurely run. He was apprehended by Secret Service in less than a minute and taken to a hospital […]

Politics

The holiday may not have been so merry for some as Washington Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas is now under investigation by the NBA for a possible infraction in league rules. Reported on Christmas Eve by CBSSports.com, a firearm was found within the player’s locker while at the Verizon Center.  The gun, however, was unloaded and without […]

Politics

Gay marriage supporters have to be overcome with joy after the nation’s capital voted to legalize gay marriage! The bill, introduced by gay city councilman David Catania, was signed into law by Mayor Adrian Fenty and is expected to go into effect around St. Patrick’s Day. Most members of D.C.’s city council voted in favor […]

Nas, News

Although an album has yet to be dropped, the Distant Relatives known as Nas and Damian Marley are still trying to leave their impact outside of the music. Teaming with National Geographic and V-Tech, the duo will have a panel debate on Saturday, December 12th in Washington D.C. Paying homage to the art of Hip […]

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The state of Maryland commissioned a plaque commemorating the infamous Dread Scott decision. Nearly 150 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a seemingly knockout blow against those that wanted freedom for all peoples within the our nation, crushing the hopes of Dred Scott and all enslaved Black people that wished to be free. Now […]

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Wale, the self proclaimed D.C. ambassador, is finally gearing up to release his debut album Attention Deficit. As previously reported the album was pushed back several times leading some to wonder if the project would ever hit store shelves. Originally scheduled for a September release the album was pushed back to October and then November […]

DJ Alizay’s rich family history in Hip-Hop gave him an instant advantage at a young age. Blessed with an ear for talent and a penchant for music, the New York native’s family moved to the nation’s capital where his name’s become synonymous with the DMV music scene.  The man who discovered D.C.’s resident ambassador spoke with HipHopWired about […]

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses are honoring two men for their achievements in the African American community, Sam Gilliam and Tyler Perry. Both renaissance men will be recognized during the 13th annual ‘Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts’ on September 23 at the National Museum of Women in […]