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Ronald Moten to Run as Republican in Ward 7 Race

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-Via The Washington Informer Ron Moten, former head of the nonprofit Peaceaholics, will now toss his hat into the Ward 7 race as a Republican. During a phone interview Friday with The Washington Informer, Moten, 41, said switching his registration from the Democratic Party to the GOP,  “might not be the most popular thing to do, but it is the right thing to do.” Moten formally announced the switch-over on Oct. 22 during a campaign kick-off at Woodlawn Cemetery. He said he chose the cemetery — located on Benning Road, and which is in a state of disrepair — because … Continue reading Ronald Moten to Run as Republican in Ward 7 Race

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Stinky Dink’s “Five For Fenty”

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By Mike DeBonis – Washington Post This much we now know: There is at least one rapper out there capable of working affordable housing, homeless policy, and the Summer Youth Employment Program into his flow. That would be none other than Stinky Dink, the hip-hop/go-go fusion MC still fondly remembered in this town for his 1991 hit “One Track Mind.” He’s getting “politically raw” on his latest track,  “Five for Fenty.” The chorus goes like this:  “I got five for Fenty / I got five so vote with me / I got five for Fenty / he represent the whole … Continue reading Stinky Dink’s “Five For Fenty”

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A City’s Candle Light Vigil Love for Little Benny [via DeeJay Rico]

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On Wednesday, June 2, 2010, a special part of the Washington DC culture shared an evening with the family of Anthony “Little Benny” Harley during a candle light gathering, sharing in music and words their love and heartfelt memories of the DC Icon. During that evening, a proclimation was made by DC Mayor Adrian Fenty to make June 2 “Little Benny Day” in the Washington DC area.  As well, the funeral arrangements was noted and well be held at the Washington DC Convention Center on Friday, June 11 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Below are video moments of this evening … Continue reading A City’s Candle Light Vigil Love for Little Benny [via DeeJay Rico]