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Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 02/29/2012

The Game: Season five, episode seven

By Delece Smith-Barrow

Janay introduces her new man, and Tasha pays an unexpected cost for companionship.

By Delece Smith-Barrow | 02:25 PM ET, 02/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 02/29/2012

Cupcakes by the Anacostia river: a new local bakery opens in S.E. Washington

By Erin Williams

Cindy Bullock turned her love for baking into a business, opening Olivia’s Cupcakes in Ward 8.

By Erin Williams | 12:16 PM ET, 02/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/29/2012

Higher Achievement hosts Love Poetry performance at Kennedy Center

By Fahima Haque

Middle school students write and recite their love poetry at the Kennedy Center.

By Fahima Haque | 10:00 AM ET, 02/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 02/28/2012

Rep. John Lewis, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and State Sen. Julian Bond remember civil rights movement

By Hamil R. Harris

Rep. John Lewis, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and former State Senator Julian Bond recall fighting for equality.

By Hamil R. Harris | 02:30 PM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 02/28/2012

Google privacy settings prompts uncomfort

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Google's new privacy setting has sparked many users to switch email addresses.

By Clinton Yates | 01:06 PM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 02/28/2012

Former Mayor Adrian Fenty stars in animated biography

By Chris L. Jenkins

EPISODE TWO | Activist Sinclair Skinner created a cartoon biography on the former mayor’s legacy.

By Chris L. Jenkins | 12:00 PM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 02/28/2012

FACETS, a Fairfax organization needs more minority volunteers to reflect the county

By Amanda Andere

OP-ED | There needs to be more volunteers at Fairfax community organizations, like FACETS, that reflect the county’s sizable minority population.

By Amanda Andere | 10:11 AM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/28/2012

Virginia proposal for ultrasounds before abortion shows Republicans are out of touch

By Crystal Wright

OPINION | By forcing women to have ultrasounds before abortions, Republicans look out of touch.

By Crystal Wright | 09:00 AM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 02/27/2012

Volunteering in the D.C. area

By Jillian S. Sowah

Greenbelts Art Center needs volunteers to build, paint and prep sets for the theater season.

By Jillian S. Sowah | 03:13 PM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 02/27/2012

Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis: Academy Award winners and losers

By The Root

The Root | A look at the night’s winners and losers.

By The Root | 03:00 PM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 02/27/2012

Whitney Houston’s death, a reminder of alcohol and drug addictions

By Barbara A. Reynolds

ESSAY | Whitney Houston’s death is a reminder of a painful past battling drug addiction.

By Barbara A. Reynolds | 12:12 PM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 02/27/2012

Ryan Zimmerman signs $100 million contract extension with the Nationals

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Ryan Zimmerman inked a $100 million contract extension with the Nationals.

By Clinton Yates | 11:31 AM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:13 PM ET, 02/26/2012

Prince Hall Masons Celebrate Black History Month

By Hamil R. Harris

Prince Hall Masonic Temple asks what would America have been without African Americans?

By Hamil R. Harris | 10:13 PM ET, 02/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/25/2012

National Pretty Brown Girl Day celebrates girls of color

By Fahima Haque

Q&A | The Root DC spoke with Sheri Crawley, founder of the Pretty Brown Girl organization about creating a event that is dedicated to girls of color in all shades of brown.

By Fahima Haque | 08:00 AM ET, 02/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 02/24/2012

Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live televises details of ultrasound before abortion bill in Va.

By Clinton Yates

Comedian Jon Stewart and SNL stars taught viewers a lesson on abortion in light of Va.’s bill.

By Clinton Yates | 01:10 PM ET, 02/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 02/24/2012

Ward 7 transportation summit to push for improvements

By Chris L. Jenkins

Ward 7 activists host the neighborhood’s second annual transportation summit on Saturday.

By Chris L. Jenkins | 12:03 PM ET, 02/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 02/24/2012

Personal growth and exploring the possibilities

By Matthew C. Horne

ESSAY | Self-development is the ultimate personal growth tool.

By Matthew C. Horne | 11:14 AM ET, 02/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/24/2012

Chronicle and the myth of the ‘Magic Negro’

By Paul Francis

Review | “Chronicle” is a cool, edgy movie about kids and superpowers, but again with the ‘Magic Negro?’

By Paul Francis | 11:00 AM ET, 02/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Things to do Feb. 23 to March 1: The Washington Post's Behind the Headlines Series

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Create a collage in the style of artist Romare Bearden in celebration of Black History Month, for ages 8-18 at Northwest One Library.

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Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Former Mayor Adrian Fenty comes to life in 12-part animated biography

By Chris L. Jenkins

Q&A | Activist Sinclair Skinner on his 12-part cartoon biography on the former mayor and his legacy.

By Chris L. Jenkins | 02:34 PM ET, 02/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 02/23/2012

2012 Chevrolet Sonic on date night

By Michael Tucker Jr.

REVIEW | Driving the 2012 Chevy Sonic on a date to the Hyattsville, Md. Arts District.

By Michael Tucker Jr. | 01:35 PM ET, 02/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 02/23/2012

National Harbor casino hits snag

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | County Executive Rushern Baker III presented his proposal to lawmakers, members of his own jurisdiction balked.

By Clinton Yates | 12:04 PM ET, 02/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 02/23/2012

Basketball Wives recap

By M.T. Wiseman

The original installment of Basketball Wives is back and with a malignant vengeance.

By M.T. Wiseman | 11:33 AM ET, 02/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 02/22/2012

President Obama sings ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ at White House rock-blues concert

By Fahima Haque

The president sang alongside legends at the White House rock-blues concert.

By Fahima Haque | 04:14 PM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 02/22/2012

D.C.: Number one city for cheaters

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | A Web site that is designed to promote infidelity claims D.C. has more cheaters than anywhere else in the country.

By Clinton Yates | 12:34 PM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 02/22/2012

Giving a voice to “The Silence of our Friends”

By Erin Williams

The Civil Rights movement has found its voice in film, on canvas and now in a graphic novel.

By Erin Williams | 12:03 PM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 02/22/2012

National Museum of African-American history groundbreaking through the eyes of Rep. John Lewis

By Chris L. Jenkins

Rep. John Lewis recalled the March on Washington the morning of the groundbreaking for the African-American museum.

By Chris L. Jenkins | 11:16 AM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/22/2012

Lent, Ash Wednesday, Easter, John 3:16 and the meaning of sacrifice

By Nicole Moliere

ESSAY | The beginning of Lent, is an opportunity for a holy period of self-reflection, growth and prayer.

By Nicole Moliere | 11:00 AM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Magic Johnson to launch black television network

By Fahima Haque

Magic Johnson is launching Aspire, a 24-hour African-American TV network.

By Fahima Haque | 02:31 PM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Kwame Brown tries to restore order to D.C. Council

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Tired of its lack of decorum, Chairman Kwame Brown proposed changing the D.C. Council’s official code of conduct.

By Clinton Yates | 12:16 PM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 02/19/2012

Wammie awards to honor area musicians Sunday night

By Jeannine Hunter

The ceremonies begin at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre in Falls Church.

By Jeannine Hunter | 11:22 AM ET, 02/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 02/17/2012

An ode to Granddad and the battles he won at home

By Sonsyrea Tate Montgomery

ESSAY | My grandfather fought in WWII and was not a glory-seeker. His daily goal was getting home.

By Sonsyrea Tate Montgomery | 04:30 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 02/17/2012

Maryland same sex marriage bill sparks war of words

By Hamil R. Harris

The battle over same sex marriage has shifted from the floor of the Maryland State House to the religious airwaves with pastors from two large congregations waging a war of words.

By Hamil R. Harris | 04:24 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:01 PM ET, 02/17/2012

Things to do Feb. 16-23: “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention”

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Don’t miss a discussion of “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention” at Howard University.

By | 04:01 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 02/17/2012

Whitney Houston: angels, celebrity and ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

By Derek Mitchell

ESSAY | Whitney Houston took me and the nation by the hand and introduced me to a new world.

By Derek Mitchell | 04:00 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 02/17/2012

D.C. public schools plan to keep accidental $18 million

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | D.C. public schools won’t be returning its accidental $18 million gift.

By Clinton Yates | 01:20 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/17/2012

Bernie Mac special to air on Comedy Central

By Fahima Haque

“I Aint Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac” will air Sunday on Comedy Central.

By Fahima Haque | 09:00 AM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 02/16/2012

Shifting portraits of the American black woman

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VIDEOS | Six women share their views about their jobs, their homes and their bodies.

By | 10:20 AM ET, 02/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 02/15/2012

The Game: Season five, episode six

By Delece Smith-Barrow

Malik and Derwin rekindle their friendship and question Kwan’s role as quarterback for the team.

By Delece Smith-Barrow | 10:10 AM ET, 02/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 02/14/2012

Rick Santorum: Stop being a coward

By David Bowers

OPINION | It’s hard to respect a coward and a hypocrite like Rick Santorum.

By David Bowers | 11:38 AM ET, 02/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 02/13/2012

The Grammys recap: Whitney Houston, Adele, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Whitney was mourned and Adele sweeped, but the jaw-dropper was Nicki Minaj ’s bizarre quasi-religious performance.

By Clinton Yates | 11:53 AM ET, 02/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/13/2012

Valentine’s Day: Staying fit with your loved one

By Rahsaan Bernard

Tips on how some basic fitness principles can also apply to your love life.

By Rahsaan Bernard | 10:00 AM ET, 02/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:19 PM ET, 02/12/2012

Washington Bar hosts a night of passion and purpose

By Hamil R. Harris

Washington Bar Association attorneys gather for a pre-Valentine’s Day gala.

By Hamil R. Harris | 09:19 PM ET, 02/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 02/10/2012

Roland Martin, GLAAD and the role of Christianity

By Barbara Reynolds

OPINION | Virtually no-one gets fired for trashing Christians, but if Roland Martin gets fired for an inappropriate joke about gays, he will have stepped into a growing trend, not a glaring exception.

By Barbara Reynolds | 04:07 PM ET, 02/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 02/10/2012

Black and single in the suburbs

By Kris Marsh

ESSAY | The Love Jones generation: single adults living alone are increasing their share of the black middle class.

By Kris Marsh | 11:51 AM ET, 02/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Comedian Mike Epps talks comedy and career

By Clarence J. Fluker

Q&A | Comedian Mike Epps talks about his career and upcoming shows in D.C.

By Clarence J. Fluker | 04:00 PM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Wanda Sykes talks comedy and motherhood

By Rudi Greenberg | Express

Q&A | D.C. native Wanda Sykes talks about quitting the NSA and following her passion for stand-up.

By Rudi Greenberg | Express | 02:01 PM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Apple store protests planned after poor working conditions revealed

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Apple protests planned after reports reveal severe factory conditions and suicides.

By Clinton Yates | 12:34 PM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 02/09/2012

Roland Martin, CNN, GLAAD and the silence of black leaders

By Raynard Jackson

OPINION | Beyond GLAAD’s unfair demands, most disturbing is the black community’s silence on Martin’s suspension from CNN.

By Raynard Jackson | 11:11 AM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 02/08/2012

Afro Blue, Amiri Baraka to perform at Howard to benefit Somalia

By Alyssa McLendon

Howard students organize a benefit for Somali famine victims with performances by Afro Blue and Amiri Baraka.

By Alyssa McLendon | 04:38 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 02/08/2012

Mitt Romney and his money try to defeat Santorum and Gingrich

By Crystal Wright

OPINION | Is Mitt Romney trying to buy the GOP nomination because he can’t convince voters to trust him as a conservative?

By Crystal Wright | 04:15 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 02/08/2012

Things to do Feb. 8-16: Dr. King poster exhibit

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Don’t miss the King poster exhibit, where children created art celebrating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, on display at Alexandria City Hall.

By | 04:08 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 02/08/2012

Georgetown-Syracuse Big East showdown

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | While Georgetown has proved tough to beat, it hasn't faced No. 2 Syracuse Orange yet.

By Clinton Yates | 12:46 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 02/08/2012

The Game: Season five, episode five

By Delece Smith-Barrow

Malik sells his house, and Jason gets a new co-anchor for his show.

By Delece Smith-Barrow | 11:02 AM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 02/07/2012

The State of the District speech is quarrelsome

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Mayor Gray to deliver State of the District speech amid three brewing scandals.

By Clinton Yates | 12:36 PM ET, 02/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 02/07/2012

Men: How to dress casually

By Monica Barnett

ADVICE | Men in D.C. may have the work outfit down, but they have no idea how to dress casual.

By Monica Barnett | 11:09 AM ET, 02/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 02/06/2012

Roland Martin’s Superbowl tweets anger GLAAD

By Fahima Haque

CNN journalist Roland Martin landed himself into trouble with the gay rights group GLAAD for his tweets during the game.

By Fahima Haque | 05:30 PM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:35 PM ET, 02/06/2012

D.C. trolley car barn angers Kingman Park residents

By Chris L. Jenkins

Kingman Park residents are organizing to stop a city proposal that would build a trolley car barn on Benning Road.

By Chris L. Jenkins | 04:35 PM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 02/06/2012

D.C. schools: charter or public?

By Natalie Hopkinson

OPINION | Whether its public or charter, the quality of the school is what matters.

By Natalie Hopkinson | 02:16 PM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 02/06/2012

Superbowl halftime show standout: Slacklining

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Forget Madonna or M.I.A., the guy bouncing on a string, called slacklining, was the undisputed winner of the night.

By Clinton Yates | 12:49 PM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 02/06/2012

Black Alley: Purveyors of funk, jazz, rock, and a shot of go-go

By Jeannine Hunter

D.C. based Black Alley’s fusion of go-go, soul and garage pays off with a Wammie award nomination.

By Jeannine Hunter | 12:30 PM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 02/03/2012

‘Soul Train’ line lives on after Don Cornelius

By Fahima Haque

The world may have lost Don Cornelius, but it’ll never lose the Soul Train line.

By Fahima Haque | 03:00 PM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 02/03/2012

Why volunteer programs like City Year, the Peace Corps and Teach for America reward children

By Jeff Franco

OPINION | African-American parents should encourage their children to volunteer.

By Jeff Franco | 12:33 PM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 02/03/2012

Howard University to give free dental examinations for Give Kids a Smile Day

By Lauren McEwen

Howard University is providing students with free dental examinations as part of the 10th annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day.’

By Lauren McEwen | 12:09 PM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Metro says Red Line to take years to fix infrastructure

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | Red Line riders can expect years of inconvenience because of years of neglect.

By Clinton Yates | 11:53 AM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Black History Month: Let’s embrace gay marriage

By Joy Freeman-Coulbary

Let’s use Black History Month to embrace civil rights for all by recognizing the right of same-sex couples to marry.

By Joy Freeman-Coulbary | 11:06 AM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Entrepreneurs and small business owners work their ‘side hustles’

By Chris L. Jenkins

An emerging collective of entrepreneurs meet monthly for networking sessions called Side Hustle Saturdays.

By Chris L. Jenkins | 10:09 AM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 02/02/2012

LivingSocial lost $558 million in 2011

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | LivingSocial, which is based in Washington, incurred losses of $558 million in 2011.

By Clinton Yates | 12:55 PM ET, 02/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 02/02/2012

Black Men: Dandyism, masculinity and homophobia

By Fahima Haque

The ‘Dandy Lion’ exhibition in Baltimore explores young, black men redefining their fashion identity.

By Fahima Haque | 12:27 PM ET, 02/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Don Cornelius’ death strikes a chord in fans online

By Jeannine Hunter

Friends and fans took to the Web expressing their love for Don Cornelius and ‘Soul Train.’

By Jeannine Hunter | 07:00 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Occupy DC feeling the emptiness of the American dream

By Joy Freeman-Coulbary

About 200 demonstrators went top-free in a massive carnival-style street party on Saturday.

By Joy Freeman-Coulbary | 05:00 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Things to do Feb. 2-8: Step Afrika! performs

By Jillian S. Sowah

Don’t miss Step Afrika! with STOMP’s Ryan Johnson on Saturday.

By Jillian S. Sowah | 03:18 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Black History month: A source of pride or a hindrance?

By Fahima Haque

African-Americans weigh out whether it’s time for Black History Month to go.

By Fahima Haque | 02:05 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 02/01/2012

The Game episode recap

By Delece Smith-Barrow

Melanie pays for special treatment at church, Jason and Chardonnay discuss their relationship.

By Delece Smith-Barrow | 02:03 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 02/01/2012

D.C. Council puts an end to online gambling

By Clinton Yates

LUNCHLINE | D.C. Council and Mayor Gray have suddenly reversed their positions on online gambling.

By Clinton Yates | 12:05 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 02/01/2012

Remembering Don Cornelius, creator of ‘Soul Train’; dead at 75

By Robert E. Pierre

APPRECIATION | Don Cornelius, the creator of ‘Soul Train,’ dies at 75.

By Robert E. Pierre | 11:22 AM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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UniverSoul Circus| Security Square Mall, MD

Big Nate| Adventure Theatre MTC, MD

The Submission| Olney Theatre Center, MD

The Root DC Live: February, 2012