Four ambitious students from Washington, D.C. embarked on a 10-day journey to Madagascar as part of the International Ambassadors Program, gaining firsthand experience in global affairs and making memories that will last a lifetime.

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Turning the Page held its Third Annual Capital Book Fest on June 15, attracting hundreds of parents and children to read books, create art projects, and participate in spelling bees, while Washington Informer Charities also participated in the event.

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TD Bank has opened its first branch east of the Anacostia River in Ward 7 at the Good Hope Marketplace, offering financial resources and education to the community, as well as longer hours and a dedicated space for teaching financial education.

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JPMorgan Chase hosted a networking event at Union Market in Northeast to recognize May as National Small Business Month, with over 300 local small business owners in attendance, and CEO Jamie Dimon sharing his expertise with reporters.

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Lee's Flower Shop is working around the clock to fulfill walk-in and online orders for Mother's Day, graduations, and prom season, with carnations being replaced by roses as the most popular flower for Mother's Day arrangements.

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Fathers Incorporated's Milton Lawler, Ph.D. and Auburn Mann appeared on "Let's Talk" to discuss their organization's history, core missions, and the Father of the Year Awards.

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Markus Batchelor, national political director of People for the American Way, discusses the organization's commitment to safeguarding democracy and individual freedoms in America, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the stakes and ensuring voter turnout to prevent Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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Grace Johnson, founder and artistic director of Neema Dance Collective, shares the inspiring journey of her dance studio, which has grown to nearly 300 students across multiple locations, offering over 25 dance styles and a nurturing space for dancers to hone their skills, confidence, and leadership.

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AIA is committed to promoting racial and gender equity within the architecture field, and has set ambitious goals to foster diversity within its leadership, committees, and award juries.

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The Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education (FAME) celebrated the grand opening of its new music training studio in Fort Washington, Maryland, providing equal access to quality music education for all children and young adults, irrespective of their social and economic circumstances.

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