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"The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) applauds the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to protect the most defining law in favor of public health and preventive care services in nearly 50 years" said CBCF president Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D. "Not only does the Affordable Care Act expand health care coverage for low-income populations, it enables everyone to receive recommended preventive services at no cost and expands community-based primary and preventive care. The law prevents insurance companies from refusing to cover those with pre-existing health conditions, and it enables young adults to continue receiving health insurance coverage through their parents until age 26. "Over time, the law will close the gap in prescription drug coverage under Medicare, which leads many low- and moderate-income elderly to forego needed medicine until catastrophic coverage goes into effect. "It also seeks to address the unacceptable disparities in healt...

Promising to be a good time for all, this year's DC Black Theatre Festival boasts 125 performances, spread across the city, and includes celebrity workshops featuring funny man Robert Townsend , Bernadette Stanis from 'Good Times', and more. The Festival runs from June 23-July 1 and officially begins with a Kick-off Party at Bohemian Caverns this Thursday, June 22nd. You won't want to miss this! Go to www.DCBlackTheatreFestival.com now for schedule, events and more!   For More Information Log On Today! www.dcblacktheatrefestival.com

The Gospel Music Celebration to Feature Today’s Biggest Gospel Stars Including Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and CeCe Winans Registration is now open for the 2012 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration , the country’s premiere and most prestigious gospel music experience. Interested choir representatives can visit www.HowSweetTheSound.com until Saturday, June 30th to sign up to be part of the How Sweet the Sound community. By registering, choirs will have the chance to rejoice in song and praise; sing in front of gospel greats and fans; and compete for a chance to win up to $50,000 in cash and prizes.   Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration pays tribute to gospel music and provides choirs a platform to showcase their talent. This year, regional events will take place in the following cities: • Dallas – Sept. 6 at Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie • ...

Vice President Joe Biden will address NABJ Convention attendees on Wednesday, June 20, the first day of the five-day gathering. More than 2,500 journalists and media professionals expected to attend the largest annual gathering of journalists of color in the nation.      Previous Washington newsmakers who have addressed the NABJ Convention in recent years include former US Senator, Barack Obama ; President George W. Bush ; President Bill Clinton ; then-Sen. Hillary Clinton ; Sen. John Kerry ; Secretary of State Colin Powell ; and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice . The NABJ convention this year will emphasize changes in the media industry and how journalists can best position themselves in the digital age and beyond. The theme, and Twitter trending topic ID, is # NABJ12 : New Platforms. New Directions. New Orleans ." The gathering will feature major plenary discussions on the 2012 presidential election, the Supreme Court challenge to the f...

At least 14,000 people are expected to attend the funeral service for Chuck Brown, the godfather of Go-Go. Yesterday, the family released an official photo from the public viewing at the Howard Theater where hundreds came out to pay their respects. Expected to participate in the memorial service on Thursday at the DC Convention Center are DC council members, musicians, actors, long-time friends, and more. Scheduled to perform are Ledisi, Raheem DeVaughn, Tye Tribbett and others. Doors open at 10 am with the service beginning at 11 am.  Metro (Green line to Mount Vernon Square) is strongly recommended. The full memorial service schedule can be found here .

Prayer group calls for distance between the two. First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters spent part of their Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic City watching their friend, Beyonce, perform at Revel Resorts. It was reported that the girls sang along to Beyonce's songs.  Mrs. Obama has such a close bond with the famed pop star that last week she was quoted saying if she could be like anyone she would be like Beyonce. Some may view the first lady's relationship, and fascination, with Beyonce as harmless; others, not so much. One group is asking that the first lady, and her daughters, distance themselves from the star.  In a press statement issued today the Pray At The Pump Movement (PAPM), headed by Rocky Twyman , suggests Michelle Obama is driving up the national debt by endorsing Beyonce's seductive moves that "contribute to unwanted pregnancies" that cause unwed moms to rely on government assistance. "As the presidentia...

** Update ** Viewing & Funeral Services Announced Mayor Gray announces official viewing and memorial service info.   Click here . Petworth students create Chuck Brown mural.  Click here . The Go-Go Godfather Passes. A huge slice of DC went missing this Wednesday when news of the one and only Chuck Brown passed away. The charismatic gentleman who created DC Go-Go will be remembered the world over. I was introduced to the Chuck Brown sound over 20 years ago by my brother. I'll admit, it wasn't to my liking at first. And I couldn't understand what the big deal was. But as you'd imagine, after seeing Chuck in performance, and his incredible mark on the community, I was impressed. Chuck Brown arrives at ceremony naming a DC street, Chuck Brown Way, after him.  Photo/CD Brown. Here was this man who captured fans for over 40 years, with his shows always selling out. And he still had the energy to perform way into his 70s. I got...