Honoring Soror Nikki Giovanni: A Voice That Echoes Beyond Silence
The death of Soror Nikki Giovanni, a literary titan and unapologetic voice of the Black experience, leaves an irreplaceable void in our collective consciousness. Yet, her passing has been met with a disturbingly quiet response from national media. This silence feels ironic, given the volume and resonance of her voice over decades. Giovanni was a relentless force—she didn’t just write poetry; she challenged, uplifted, and redefined the cultural landscape for generations.
Holding the Mic
The last couple of months have been nothing short of transformative for me and for the Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC), the organization I founded and have led for many years.
Embracing New Challenges, Building Community: My Appointment to the Washington Convention and Sports Authority
The last couple of months have been nothing short of transformative for me and for the Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC), the organization I founded and have led for many years.
Embracing Resilience: Overcoming Doubt to Show Up Prepared
The last couple of months have been nothing short of transformative for me and for the Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC), the organization I founded and have led for many years.
A Transformative Journey: How the Emerson Collective Dial Fellowship is Empowering CHCTDC’s Mission in Congress Heights
The last couple of months have been nothing short of transformative for me and for the Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC), the organization I founded and have led for many years.
Bowser Admin Launches EmPOWERment Fund
by WI Web Staff December 5, 2023 Bowser administration officials announced Tuesday the launch of the EmPOWERment Fund, an environmental stewardship fund. In fiscal year 2024, the D.C. Department of Small […]
Sycamore & Oak retail village open for business in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A new retail village, which will house about 13 businesses, is the latest project that promises to bring more jobs and businesses to Congress Heights. […]
Ward 8’s Sycamore & Oak Village Makes a Name for Itself
by James Wright Jr. August 23, 2023 Even though it has been open for less than four months, the Sycamore & Oak Retail Village located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of […]
Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation
Application Deadline: Program Hours: 12:00PM — 08:00PM Metro: Congress Heights Bus: A4, A8, A6, A7, A2, W4 Site Address: 1351 Alabama Ave. SE; Washington DC 20020 Requirements Credentials and Programs […]
10 Projects that will transform DC in 2024
By Michelle Goldchain D.C. isn’t the same city as it was 10 years ago, and it won’t be the same in the coming years either. Along with the rest of […]