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Ronald Moten, youth non-violence strategist, co-founder of Peaceoholics, Civil Rights Republican, and author releases his new book Drinking Muddy Water

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In Drinking Muddy Water, Moten exposes the ugly truth about DC politics, how he succeeded in reducing youth violence where others have failed, and his journey from the Democratic streets of urban America to the “Party of Lincoln.” Ron Moten, Washington DCís newest and most transparent author releases his new book compiled from the his personal experiences with four mayors and the behind-the-scenes intrigue of the City Council. DCís politicians are seen for what they are, the ones who care about the people and the ones who play ìPolitricksî over honoring their oath to the citizens of the District of … Continue reading Ronald Moten, youth non-violence strategist, co-founder of Peaceoholics, Civil Rights Republican, and author releases his new book Drinking Muddy Water

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Highlights of Ron Moten’s Press Conference / Attempts To Get An Explanation from Vince Gray [VIDEOS]

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Peaceaholics founder Ron Moten held a press conference on Thursday, July 15, right outside City Paper’s office, to protest D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray’s description of Moten as a “Crony” of Mayor Adrian Fenty’s.  It ran about 20 minutes.  Here are the highlights. WATCH CLIP BELOW: In the clip below, Moten attempts to get an explanation from D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray for calling him a “Crony”…  following him through the building and into a parking garage after Gray finishes an interview on WPFW-FM on Thursday, July 15. Continue reading Highlights of Ron Moten’s Press Conference / Attempts To Get An Explanation from Vince Gray [VIDEOS]

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Peaceoholics Closes Its Doors This Week Due To DC Budget Cuts

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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) — Just as a Southeast Washington community starts to recover from last week’s bloodshed, 9NEWS NOW has learned that one of the only organizations in the neighborhood that helps troubled youth is forced to close its doors. Peaceoholics has been widely praised in the past for making peace between rival crews, but tonight, its days are numbered–a casualty of DC budget cuts. Six days after the shooting rampage, the community is still seething. Three fights erupted in Southeast in three hours. A dozen police cruisers responded in less than a minute. Residents have had enough. “We need … Continue reading Peaceoholics Closes Its Doors This Week Due To DC Budget Cuts

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2009 Go-Go Awards: Nominees and Performance Announced

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The 2009 Go-Go Awards is scheduled for The Washington Convention Center on Nov. 1.  In addition to D.C.’s own Comedian/Actor Red Grant hosting this year’s event, some of today’s most prominent acts on the Go-Go curcuit are scheduled to perform. Presented by Peace Abode, the acts scheduled to perform are Familiar Faces, Backyard, Suttle Thoughts, and TCB among others. There will also be a reunion performance by Little Benny & The Masters, who are famous for bringing hits such as “Cat In The Hat”, “The Message” and “Big City Groove.” Below is a complete list of nominees and categories. BAND … Continue reading 2009 Go-Go Awards: Nominees and Performance Announced