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Sorority holds annual community day in Ward 8

The Federal City Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority held a community day for the fifth year at THEARC on Saturday, Aug. 11.

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Vania Smith, left, co-chair of community outreach for the Federal City Alumna chapter of Delta Sigma Theta; Edmund Fleet, executive director of THEARC; Karen King, chair of community day; and Rosie Allen-Herring, sorority chapter president, at the community day event.

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Jackie Howard, chaplain of the Federal City Alumnae chapter, attends community day with her grandchildren, Naomi Steplight, 12, left, Micaiah Steplight, 8, and Christian Steplight, 11.

Jackie Howard, chaplain of the Federal City Alumnae chapter, attends community day with her grandchildren, Naomi Steplight, 12, left, Micaiah Steplight, 8, and Christian Steplight, 11.

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Ivan Miller serves ice cream from his food truck, the Orange Cow, during the event. Miller has been running his business in Ward 8 for more than a year.

Ivan Miller serves ice cream from his food truck, the Orange Cow, during the event. Miller has been running his business in Ward 8 for more than a year.

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Mieya Rodriguez, left, enjoys a treat with her children, Juan Lopez, 2, and Maria Lopez, 8.

Mieya Rodriguez, left, enjoys a treat with her children, Juan Lopez, 2, and Maria Lopez, 8.

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Malik Adams, 4, got his face painted.

Malik Adams, 4, got his face painted.

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Children play on a bounce house during community day.

Children play on a bounce house during community day.

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Lynn Moore, a member of Delta Sigma Theta for 47 years, joined the Federal City Alumnae chapter 25 years ago.

Lynn Moore, a member of Delta Sigma Theta for 47 years, joined the Federal City Alumnae chapter 25 years ago.

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Melvin Brock, left, a senior educational counselor for the College Board, talks to Ann Wilson, right, about financial aid opportunities for students.

Melvin Brock, left, a senior educational counselor for the College Board, talks to Ann Wilson, right, about financial aid opportunities for students.

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Beth Wilson of Habitat for Artists in New York at a booth offering psychogeographical consultations. People were instructed to write their own brief narrative and attach it to a plastic zip tie.

Beth Wilson of Habitat for Artists in New York at a booth offering psychogeographical consultations. People were instructed to write their own brief narrative and attach it to a plastic zip tie.

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Wilson talks to Raynice Brumfield about writing her own personal narrative and selecting the artwork to go with it.

Wilson talks to Raynice Brumfield about writing her own personal narrative and selecting the artwork to go with it.

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The Federal City Alumnae chapter partnered with the Ward 8 Farmers Market for community day.

The Federal City Alumnae chapter partnered with the Ward 8 Farmers Market for community day.

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John Gloster, center, president of the Ward 8 Farmers Market, with volunteer Myrna Handem, left, and market treasurer Aisha Moore.

John Gloster, center, president of the Ward 8 Farmers Market, with volunteer Myrna Handem, left, and market treasurer Aisha Moore.

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Courtney Cheatham, left, Cynthia Cheatham and Dominique Harris, members of the Federal City Alumnae chapter's social action committee, chat during community day. They assisted in registering voters.

Courtney Cheatham, left, Cynthia Cheatham and Dominique Harris, members of the Federal City Alumnae chapter's social action committee, chat during community day. They assisted in registering voters.

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Chamil Bryant gets her face painted.

Chamil Bryant gets her face painted.

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Bryant's children, Jamila, 7, left, and Kani, 10, got their faces painted, too.

Bryant's children, Jamila, 7, left, and Kani, 10, got their faces painted, too.

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Community day was held outside the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, known as THEARC.

Community day was held outside the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, known as THEARC.

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Mary Brooks Beatty, an at-large candidate for the D.C. Council, campaigns at the event.

Mary Brooks Beatty, an at-large candidate for the D.C. Council, campaigns at the event.

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AJ Cooper, right, another at-large Council candidate, talks to an attendee.

AJ Cooper, right, another at-large Council candidate, talks to an attendee.

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David Grosso, left, also a candidate for D.C. Council at-large, talks to volunteer coordinator Rassaii Elliott.

David Grosso, left, also a candidate for D.C. Council at-large, talks to volunteer coordinator Rassaii Elliott.

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Zumba instructors Alana Futrell, left, and Adrienne Williams energize the crowd.

Zumba instructors Alana Futrell, left, and Adrienne Williams energize the crowd.

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Members of the sorority chapter join the Zumba class.

Members of the sorority chapter join the Zumba class.

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Shanti Osborne, 5, visited the face-painting table.

Shanti Osborne, 5, visited the face-painting table.

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Aliya Rocker-Patterson, right, sells her handmade jewelry to Deniece Garrett.

Aliya Rocker-Patterson, right, sells her handmade jewelry to Deniece Garrett.

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Residents and members of the Federal City Alumnae chapter join together to do the 'Wobble' line dance during community day.

Residents and members of the Federal City Alumnae chapter join together to do the "Wobble" line dance during community day.

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There are more than 830 members of the Federal City Alumnae, according to chapter president Rosie Allen-Herring.

There are more than 830 members of the Federal City Alumnae, according to chapter president Rosie Allen-Herring.

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