Demarco Rush, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/demarco-rush/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:32:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Demarco Rush, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/demarco-rush/ 32 32 121622320 DC Statehood: Washingtonians Call for Fair Representation in Congress https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-statehood-washingtonians-call-for-fair-representation-in-congress/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-statehood-washingtonians-call-for-fair-representation-in-congress/#comments Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:10:51 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214647

While most of the country’s attention is focused on the presidential race following the dramatic debate, the elections to determine the United States Senate and House of Representatives are just as critical, as the legislative bodies have the ultimate power to enact laws, fund government programs, and even declare war. All 50 states, the District […]

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Negro League Legends All Star Game Takes Place at Prince George’s Stadium https://www.washingtoninformer.com/negro-league-legends-baseball-game/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/negro-league-legends-baseball-game/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:45:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214560 Players anticipate a batter's swing in the midfield. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame hosted a baseball game at Prince George’s Stadium on September 1, celebrating the 15-year tradition of the Classic East vs. West game, and highlighting Negro league history and engaging families with vendors, a live DJ, an auto showcase, and a live DJ.

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Gen Z Students Weigh in on Harris, Trump & the 2024 Presidential Election https://www.washingtoninformer.com/gen-z-voters-election-2024/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/gen-z-voters-election-2024/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214506 **FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

As presidential election day looms for voters across America, many members of the newest generation of adults, Gen Z,  will be able to vote for the first time.  While the two candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump are working to convince voters, the students from Howard […]

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Frost Brothers Bring National Championships to D.C.’s Eastern High Through Esports https://www.washingtoninformer.com/esports-success-brothers-frost/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/esports-success-brothers-frost/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212371 From left: Sherry Williams, Tyler Frost, Taylor Frost and coach Lee James pose with championship trophies in Eastern High's trophy room. (Demarco Rush/The Washington Informer)

Taylor and Tyler Frost, brothers and Eastern High School students, have become regional and national PlayVs NBA2K champions, demonstrating the potential of esports as a path to success beyond high school.

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Swaliga Foundation Brings STEAM Education to D.C. Youth https://www.washingtoninformer.com/steamtheblockparty-swaliga-foundation/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/steamtheblockparty-swaliga-foundation/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212420 The Swaliga Foundation hosted the eighth annual #STEAMtheBlock event at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast D.C. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

The Swaliga Foundation hosted the eighth annual #STEAMtheBlockParty at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, D.C., offering children the opportunity to learn about careers and opportunities in STEAM fields.

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The Swaliga Foundation to Host #STEAMtheBlock Party, Free Family Event at DC Entertainment and Sports Arena https://www.washingtoninformer.com/swaliga-foundation-steam-party/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/swaliga-foundation-steam-party/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211474 #STEAMtheBlock Party at the Entertainment and Sports Arena on Aug. 10 at noon

The Swaliga Foundation is hosting its eighth annual #STEAMtheBlock Party on August 10 at the DC Entertainment and Sports Arena, offering free workshops and activities for all ages to engage in STEAM education and innovation.

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Dreaming Out Loud’s Marion Barry Avenue Market to Combat Food Apartheid https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dreaming-out-loud-market-marion-barry-avenue/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dreaming-out-loud-market-marion-barry-avenue/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210648 Jaren Hill Lockridge and Nardos Alemayehu of Dreaming Out Loud survey the construction inside the upcoming Marion Barry Avenue Market. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

The Marion Barry Avenue Market, set to open in Southeast D.C.'s Ward Eight, will feature a full-service grocery store, dining space, areas for community events, cold food storage, and educational programming, with the public opening expected next spring.

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Local Nonprofit Fights Summer Hunger with Food and Farm Fridays https://www.washingtoninformer.com/food-farm-fridays-address-hunger/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/food-farm-fridays-address-hunger/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210194 Locals come out to pick fresh produce at Food and Farm Fridays at the Thearc Building. (Courtesy of Building Bridges Across the River)

Building Bridges Across the River's Food and Farm Fridays provides low-income families in Washington, D.C. with fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs, as well as prepared meals, to address the issue of hunger in the District's food deserts.

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Local Theater Group Stages Engaging Production of ‘Dreamgirls’ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2nd-star-productions-dreamgirls/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2nd-star-productions-dreamgirls/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1209070 “The Dreams” features Rowan Campbell as Michelle, Ashley Lyles as Deena, Kayla Adams as Effie and Karla Maiden-Vazquez as Lorrell. (Courtesy of Nate Jackson Photography)

2nd Star Productions' production of "Dreamgirls" at Bowie Playhouse in White Marsh Park is a success, with the cast and production receiving applause from a sold-out crowd.

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Industrial Bank Empowers D.C. Inmates with Financial Literacy Program https://www.washingtoninformer.com/district-of-columbia-jail-financial-literacy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/district-of-columbia-jail-financial-literacy/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:05:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1208833 Industrial Bank President B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. helps serve food to inmates. (Tyler Palmer/Department of Corrections)

Industrial Bank celebrated the completion of a seven-week financial literacy course for residents of the District of Columbia Jail, teaching them about credit, mortgages, stocks, bonds, and real estate.

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