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DC Youth Curfew Begins

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WASHINGTON – D.C. police are aiming to remind young people that authorities will pick them up if they stay out past their curfew. Police have launched a campaign to raise awareness about the city’s curfew laws for youth. Officials say police cadets made a new video using the slogan: “Are U in?” The phrase is being used on a series of four posters at police headquarters and at each of the seven police district stations. Under D.C. law, the curfew for those under age 17 starts at 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and at 12:01 a.m. on weekends, through June … Continue reading DC Youth Curfew Begins

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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]

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Teach the Beat: Go-Go Music from West Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Did you know that the beat that makes Go-Go music go is kin to the beats that were developed in parts of Africa many years ago?  Charles Stephenson and Kip Lornell, co-authors of The Beat! Go-Go Music From Washington, DC, will lead a discussion and demonstration on how Go-Go music emerged in Washington, D.C. Other guests are Shuaib Mitchell the director of the Straight Up Go-Go DVD, choreographer/dancer Melvin Deal, and musicians 32 of the Northeast Groovers and Go-Go Mickey of Rare Essence. Books and DVDs are available for purchase. Saturday, June 5 @ 1:00pm 1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020 … Continue reading Teach the Beat: Go-Go Music from West Africa to Washington, D.C.

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DC Native Linda Lou McCall Submits to the Real Thing

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DC native and music maven Linda Lou McCall has been given a call to duty.  As a special request by the Smithsonian Institute, a piece of history that she has had in her possession for almost 40 years, will now be part of an exhibit within the National Museum of African-American History & Culture. Mrs. McCall, who is the widow of the band ConFunkShun’s co-founder/drummer, Louis A. McCall, has submitted her piece of history to a multi-media exhibition entited “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment” – and exhibit celebrating the 75th anniversary of … Continue reading DC Native Linda Lou McCall Submits to the Real Thing

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What Must You Do To Be A DJ: DeeJay Rico

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What must you do to be a deejay?  There used to be a time when the answer to that question was simply grabbing two turntables and a microphone.  However, add corporates into this mix and you’re going find that’s a bit more than just putting the needle to the groove. Just ask DeeJay Rico.  In the midst of the shock of hearing that Donnie Simpson would be leaving the airwaves of radio station WPGC, ending a total of 32 years of service to the Washington DC metropolitan area, we also find out that those same airwaves will now also be … Continue reading What Must You Do To Be A DJ: DeeJay Rico

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Ben’s Chili Bowl Hosts Donnie Simpson’s Farewell Block Party [Street Senators]

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STREET SENATORS — After 32 years on DC radio, Donnie Simpson is leaving the airwaves…for now. Hundreds of friends and fans came out to wish him well at his appreciation party at Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street in DC. The Street Senators (Lorenzo & Lamont) were on hand for this historic occasion. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading Ben’s Chili Bowl Hosts Donnie Simpson’s Farewell Block Party [Street Senators]

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Hunger Grows in the D.C. Area

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WASHINGTON – A new study highlights the disturbing details of just how big a problem hunger is in the Washington area. In fact, the need for food at food banks is often much greater than the supply. The Capital Area Food Bank serves some 700 programs across the Metropolitan area and says that while giving is up 15 percent over the last year, the need is double that. “…The food is coming in but the demand has enormously increased,” said Lynn Brantley, Capital Area Food Bank. According to census figures, the food bank estimates one in two D.C. children are at risk … Continue reading Hunger Grows in the D.C. Area

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As Long as There is Memory, There Will be Chuck

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By Thomas Sayers Ellis I grew up on 7th and O Streets, NW so the sight of people dancing in the rain, on 7th and T Streets, NW, while Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, was having a part of a street named after him was amazing. A part of a street is a Way, a way in, a way out, opportunity. The man who made a way now has a Way, Chuck Brown Way, a green sign, with his name on it, in one of our city’s most historic districts. This is Go-Go’s city. We go on, don’t sleep … Continue reading As Long as There is Memory, There Will be Chuck