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DC Mayor On Fighting Gun Violence

A message from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on gun violence in the city.  Washington, D.C. has reached another high in gun violence, with nearly 200 deaths. Read how the mayor is planning to deal with the issue.  Dear Washingtonians, We are doing more to get illegal guns off our streets and combat and prevent violence than ever before. Residents can now receive an award of up to $7,500 for providing an anonymous gun tip that results in a firearm recovery and/or arrest. When I said we’d throw every resource into fighting gun violence, I meant it.  We are laser-focused on getting to illegal guns and those in possession of illegal guns  before  they get the chance to use them to hurt our children, mothers, fathers, and friends.  I was saddened to learn that our city reached a devastating statistic: 200 deaths by homicide. One death is one too many, which is why this week, we announced a partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - to p...

PR 'Angels' Celebrate The Queen of Soul, Reveal Moments Working With Aretha Franklin.

Imagine being the publicist for one of the nation's iconic entertainment personalities. Ever wonder what that would be like?  Ever fathomed being the publicist of such an iconic figure? Several publicists for the amazing, and incomparable,  Aretha Franklin have and they are sharing what it was like representing The Queen of Soul .                   Join publicists Tracey Jordan, Gwendolyn Quinn, Jackie Rhinehart, Audrey LaCatis Onyeike,  LaJoyce Brookshire, Robin Ryland-Sanders along with journalist David Nathan in this informative YouTube presentation and reveal as they celebrate the life of the one, the only, Aretha Louise Franklin. Ms. Aretha has 38 music nominations, winning a total of 29.  Two of my all-time faves include  this song ,  this one , and who can deny  the gospel  of Ms. Franklin?   Have a favorite Aretha Franklin song? Reveal it in the comment section below. ...

Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. (Just Buy Black)

Another Holiday season is upon us.  It's Holiday Season 2021 style and more and more people are looking for different and unique gift ideas to gift their loved ones this season. Shoppers rush to stores on Black Friday for deals, look to support small businesses (like Vice President Kamala Harris , and husband, did) on Small Business Saturday, and crave Cyber Monday . But with all those ways to shop, let's not forget about Black Businesses .   Black businesses have struggled during the pandemic to find their footing, leaving many to pivot to find new ways to connect to, and find, customers. Companies often claim to ' back Black business ' with programs focusing on lending grants and support to Black business.   But oftentimes, a Black business is right in your own back yard.  We are highlighting Black businesses we love in the DMV.  If you know of a Black-owned business in the DMV, post it in the comment section so readers can become aware ...