District of Columbia Society News (United States)

Two of Eric Montalvo’s cases are featured on Longform’s Best of 2011 list, in the “War” category.

Diversity Investing. Stocks of the largest companies in the U.S. are included in the model fund. These companies have been selected because they have outstanding investment characteristics and are top performers with respect to four key measures.

Author/Journalist & Women's Advocate Sophia A. Nelson, Esquire will be honored at TEENSHOP Inc. 10th Annual Women’s History Month Awards Luncheon-Simultaneous award given to her in Washington, DC by NANBPWC for Business Achievement.

Jumpstart:HR CEO Joey V. Price has been chosen to be one of few Special Guest Bloggers at Tavis Smiley's Made Visible forum on March 18, 2012. The conversation takes place at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts and is a free event.

Dreamfreeordie.com provides its followers and readers with information and encouragement to fulfill purpose and live by way of their individual talents and gifts - doing so successfully.

Eric S. Montalvo was recently quoted in the New York Times regarding the trial of a civilian massacre in Iraq. The outcome of the case of the 2005 massacre has upset both the Iraqi people and military law specialists in the U.S.

Consider which U.S. Presidential candidate you relate too best. Ask yourself, does the person seem to grasp the facts? Are they trust worthy? Overall, Jon Huntsman displays true leadership and hands-on experience an impeccable reputation of trust.

During the 145th Annual National Grange Convention starting in Tulsa on Tuesday, Nov. 8 National Grange President Ed Luttrell will discuss Grange policies on the U.S. Postal Service reform, rural broadband expansion and the 2012 Farm Bill.

Continuing it's tradition of pioneering global media convergence, Washington Bangla Radio USA will present a LIVE online Kolkata Kali Puja global webcast directly from Balaka Sports Club, BD Block, Salt Lake, Calcutta Shyama Puja Pandal for NRIs.

TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE PRESENTS “BLACK WEALTH” FORUM FOR CBC CONFERENCE. Panel featuring America's top entrepreneurs, business professionals & economic experts, followed by a reward reception party honoring Dick Gregory and Omarosa Manigault.

TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE PRESENTS “BLACK WEALTH” FORUM FOR CBC CONFERENCE. Panel featuring America's top entrepreneurs, business professionals & economic experts, followed by a reward reception party honoring Angela & Vanessa Simmons.

Muslim women offended by the fact that the 30Mosques team was allowed to intrusively enter their 'prayer sanctuary' should realize that the responsibility for any alleged harm falls squarely on the heads the masjid's administration.

Author, Women’s Advocate & Political Pundit Sophia A. Nelson, a longtime moderate Republican weighs in on Michelle Bachmann/GOP controversial comments about state of black family

Author Sophia A. Nelson has spurred a national discussion on the perception and image of black women in the Age of Michelle Obama

President Obama to entertain a man that mutilated his wife and embezzled over $2 billion

Washington, DC – June 1, 2011 – Freemasons in Joplin, MO began serving meals the day after the tornado hit to the First Responders and victims, even though some of them had lost homes as well.

The national next of kin registry NOKR stands ready to assist those affected by the tornado which has caused extensive damage and loss of life in Joplin Missouri.

The Nakba (translated 'Catastrophe') Memorial Day commemoration marks the occasion during which more than 700,000 Palestinians - estimated today to be 4.7 million with their descendants - were pushed into exile or driven out of their homes in 1948.

Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Integration of U.S Corporate Boards of Directors. We will discuss corporate inclusiveness, diversity and economic justice.

More than 87% of the black female survey respondents (n=540) in this groundbreaking study believe that First Lady Michelle Obama has helped dispel negative stereotypes of accomplished black women in America.

One hundred young people who have been in foster care have been named Outstanding Young Leaders of 2011 by FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, in celebration of May's National Foster Care Month.

Rick Burdick and Arnab Ghatak Bring Years of Expertise to Global Nonprofit

5 Top Accessories Purveyors To Join Largest DSS Event To Date; General Admission and Benefactress Tickets Still Available; VIP TIckets Sold Out for Washington's Most Fashionable Charity Event

U.S. Senators Voice Concern over Future of Grameen Bank and Bangladesh Government’s Treatment of Grameen Bank’s Founder, Father of Microcredit Muhammad Yunus

Make your plans to attend the long awaited TAMO Tasting on Valentine's Day Monday 2-14-11! Have your chance to win a Free TAMO Smoothie Delivery For 10! See Facebook event "Totally T A M O! Smoothie Tasting Event" for more details & reservations

Lost in the current crisis situations in Egypt and Tunisia is the fact that they show the very tenuous stability of many countries today across the globe. Even countries that we think are fairly stable can teeter and fail in a few days time.

WASHINGTON, DC (February 7, 2011) --- The North Columbia Heights Civic Association (NCHCA) is coordinating, on Saturday, April 2, 2011, the first annual Columbia Heights Great Day of Service.

Santa Claus will deliver toys this year without his pipe because of growing concerns about his health, the health of Mrs. Claus and children everywhere, and the growing number of court orders and even laws prohibiting smoking in homes with children.

Smart Chicks, Inc. host event with musical performances by Carolyn Malachi, Chelsey Green, and Jeff Bradshaw.

Women in social media celebrate Digital Sisterhood Month from December 1 to December 31, 2010.

Showcasing the Party Rocker Approach and DJ Culture!

Jon Stewart's threat to have unenclosed toilets at his "Rally to Restore Sanity" has been met with the threat of a law suit by the "Father of Potty Parity," says a law professor whose acts brought more gender-neutral potties to the Obama Inauguration

Debbie Allen, Kasim Reed, Tracie Thoms, Lance Gross and Keke Palmer, among others, show their love to Howard University students during this year's homecoming celebration.

NBLSA is committed to empowering its communities and this significant duty is commemorated every year with the organization's Week of Service and Founder's Day of Service initiatives.

Herbert E. Brown is pleased to announce that his latest book is scheduled to be released on October 1st. Brown’s new work is a collection of twelve Western stories, about the Legendary Lawmen and the Buffalo Soldiers.

"Just Be" fundraising reception to benefit Divas, MPH a health and outreach organization at FunXion - DC's first fit restaurant and lounge

Asbury Economic Development Corp. and Entrepreneurs Success Builders Network (ESBN ) Host Fundraiser in Washington, DC

American Babies, the latest Global Fund for Children board book, celebrates the joy and hope of babies in the United States.

Improved education for girls in the impoverished nation of Bangladesh has greatly reduced its maternal mortality rate. Between 1990 and 2008, the rate of Bangladeshi women dying in childbirth dropped from 724 deaths per 100,000 live births to 338.

Today's congressional oil hearings are being compared by some to the hearings when the executives of the seven major cigarette makers testified before Congress about their policies. But the problem is just a drop in the bucket compared to smoking.

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June 10, 2010: Up to 25 at-risk children will find new, loving homes in SOS Children's Villages-Fukuoka, the first SOS Children's Village in Japan.

Juveniles are in your news broadcast every evening to the point where many consider those under 18 responsible for a very large share of crime. Those under 18 make up 3 percent of all felony arrests and 6 percent of violent felony arrests.

Author Ananda Leeke's kicks off her summer event series with a public library reading, yoga classes, radio interviews, and public speaking engagement.

People within the criminal justice system have noticed this change for years. There seems to be a class of offenders who have led a drug and alcohol saturated life that simply cannot change their status. They use drugs and engage in property crimes.

Two recent items that address budget impacts. One states that only 12 states did not cut correctional budgets in Fiscal Year 2010 and only 20 do not plan correctional reductions in Fiscal Year 2011. See USA Today editorial about justice cuts.

Walid was a keynote speaker, along side Israeli Tourist Minister Benny Elon and Janet Parshall, at the National Radio Broadcasters conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Caso seja aprovada a representação política, os “representantes comunitários” vão representar a si próprios. O deputado eleito, este sim, transitará nas bases como interlocutor legítimo entre nossos concidadãos e o Poder Público

One hundred young people who have experienced foster care were named the 2010 Outstanding Young Leaders in celebration of National Foster Care Month by FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care.

Mother's Day holds special meaning for SOS Children’s Villages. SOS mothers are at the heart of SOS’s model of family-based care for children who can no longer grow up with their biological parents.