D.C. Schools Security Company Goes Bankrupt

The security company that provided about 300 guards to D.C. schools went bankrupt Thursday night, disrupting the beginning of classes across the city. Schools spokeswoman Jennifer Calloway confirmed widespread reports that guards employed by company Hawk One Security did not appear for work Friday morning. “They folded last night,” she said. The company’s troubles were not a surprise, Calloway said, and the school system is implementing a new security plan that she declined to detail in an interview Friday morning. She promised more information later in the day. The disappearance of paid security guards caused widespread reports of trouble. D.C. … Continue reading D.C. Schools Security Company Goes Bankrupt

Follow-up: Silver Spring High School Holds Meeting After Attack

A community is calling for answers days after a student attack on school grounds was caught on tape. ABC 7 News first broke the story of the attack at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring. The victim’s classmates and school community came together Thursday to talk about how this happened and how to prevent further violence. Chaos erupted last Friday at a Kennedy High School football game when two girls attacked Temperance Maupin, apparently over an old beef they had with the senior. The teenage victim was not seriously injured but remains emotionally rattled, feels isolated and struggles … Continue reading Follow-up: Silver Spring High School Holds Meeting After Attack

The Beat, Reissued

by Justin Moyer When George Washington University music professor Kip Lornell teamed up with former Experience Unlimited (EU) manager Charles C. Stephenson to introduce academia to D.C.’s primary musical export in 2001’s The Beat, go-go blasted through boomboxes held by guys selling mixtapes out of cars near the intersection of East Capitol St. and Benning Road NE more often than it was heard on WPGC. Eight years later, white frat boys are lining up to watch Chuck Brown headline the 9:30 Club. We asked Lornell and Stephenson about what has changed. City Paper: Why does go-go face such a struggle … Continue reading The Beat, Reissued

Are Wale and Tabi The Cause of the DMV Southern Takeover Concert No Shows at the 930 Club?

Based on the following letter circulated by Mike Chanko, promoter of the DMV Southern Takeover event at the 930 Club this past Saturday, the no shows of Bun B, Wale and Tabi Bonney was caused due to Wale’s bad mouthing (Twittering) of the show: “Ok, here it is. A lot of people are wondering what is going on and what had happen to Bun B.  I was asked to be on a few shows to discuss the DMV South show @ the 930 club. Wale has been twitting negative things about my show for weeks after weeks, but this put … Continue reading Are Wale and Tabi The Cause of the DMV Southern Takeover Concert No Shows at the 930 Club?

Bun B Bails at 9:30 Club

Nothing spoils a show quite like a no-show. For rap fans who attended “The DMV Southern Takeover Concert” at 9:30 club, Saturday, the sting was two-fold, with both Texas rap legend Bun B and local fave Tabi Bonney failing to post. Post Rock contributor Andrew Nosnitsky reports that, while the marquee names failed to materialize, “roughly a dozen lesser known local artists took their place. Many of these emcees — XO and Kingpen Slim in particular — showed great promise, rapping their hearts out. It might have made for a solid showcase of local talent, had fans actually paid to … Continue reading Bun B Bails at 9:30 Club

ForeverDC.Com Interviews Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Nizam Ali

ForeverDC.com Interviews Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Nizam Ali

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Ben’s Chili Bowl is a Washington, DC Landmark. Founders Ben Ali and his wife, Virginia Ali, opened this famous hot dog and chili shop on U Street August 22, 1958. It’s overcome numerous challenges and difficulties to stay in business but is now thriving more than ever as a […] Continue reading ForeverDC.Com Interviews Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Nizam Ali

Rare Essence (late 80s/early 90s) feat. Footz, GoGo Mickey and Shorty Dud [live video]

The following is a live video footage of the Washington, D.C. go-go band Rare Essence… shot at the Black Hole during the late 80s/early 90s.  Featuring the late Quintin “Footz” Davdison on drums.  Also featuring Milton “GoGo Mickey” Freeman on congas, and Quintin “Shorty Dud” Ivey on roto-tombs. Continue reading Rare Essence (late 80s/early 90s) feat. Footz, GoGo Mickey and Shorty Dud [live video]

Truth Hall [Movie Trailer]

Some dirty little secrets are about to come out! Riskier and more provocative than Waiting to Exhale, TRUTH HALL examines the bonds of friendship linking a group of African-American women who were inseparable in college. But now, years after graduation, they reunite for a wedding and find that they have drifted apart. Lingering grudges and long-buried passions from their college days ignite…setting off a firestorm that could stop the wedding and destroy their cherished friendships. Continue reading Truth Hall [Movie Trailer]

WALE RECORDS KANYE TRIBUTE AT HIP HOP HONORS: But why isn’t VH1 promoting it in press release? Plus, Ashanti and Ja-Rule reunite for two songs

EURWeb Reports —   Rapper Wale – last seen in the house band at this month’s MTV Video Music Awards – was chosen to shoulder the musical tribute to Kanye West at the sixth annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” which this year salutes the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records. However, the official press release from VH1 makes no mention of the Kanye tribute at the ceremony, which was filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York and airs Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. on VH1. The event was taped Wednesday night (Sept. … Continue reading WALE RECORDS KANYE TRIBUTE AT HIP HOP HONORS: But why isn’t VH1 promoting it in press release? Plus, Ashanti and Ja-Rule reunite for two songs