D. Kevin McNeir
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Silver Spring, MD, United States
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D.C.'s 'Busy Bee' to Reopen Holiday Shopping Extravaganza After Two-Year Hiatus
The annual BZB "Shop ‘til Ya Drop" Holiday Gift and Art Show will reopen for its 30th anniversary on Black Friday after being closed for two consecutive seasons because of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Critical Disparity Study Provides Roadmap to Equity in Opportunity
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks shared the findings of the County’s Utilization and Availability Study, also known as a Disparity Study. The results of the Disparity Study, released on […] → Read More
Alsobrooks: County's Youth Curfew Yields Positive Results as Parents Lend Their Support
As incidents of violence in Prince George’s continue to escalate, with many either initiated by youth or which result in youth becoming the victim, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks recently made the bold decision to re-invoke a youth curfew. → Read More
Frances Tiafoe Becomes First Black Man Since Arthur Ashe to Reach U.S. Open Semifinals
Frances Tiafoe beat Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, becoming the first American man to reach the Open semifinals since Andy Roddick in 2006. → Read More
National Urban League's CEO Marc Morial Tackles Tough Issues
For the first time since 2010, the National Urban League has returned to D.C. for its annual conference with Marc Morial, president and CEO, at the helm. → Read More
D.C. Rapper Sneaky Bandz Uses Painful Past to Guide Youth in Positive Directions
While his past includes experiences with the juvenile justice system, poverty and violence, the rap artist known as Sneaky Bandz has taken an approach to his lyrics that differs from many of his peers. → Read More
'They’re Back!': Summer Spirit Returns for 2022 After Two-Year Delay
It’s been two years — a long two years — since music lovers here in the DMV and beyond have had a chance to make their annual trek to Columbia, Maryland, for one of the region’s most popular music festivals. → Read More
D.C.'s Junkyard Band Drops Sizzling Single as Summer Heats Up
On Aug. 20, Junkyard Band will release a new single, "Love Soul Crank," which will be followed by another single, "We Ain't Goin’ Away," on a date to be determined. → Read More
Cast of Award-Winning Musical 'Jersey Boys' Delivers the Goods
The award-winning hit musical "Jersey Boys," based on the meteoric rise to stardom of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, has returned to the Kennedy Center in northwest D.C. — much to the delight of fans young and old, including this reporter. → Read More
Buffalo Massacre is Latest Example of America's Centuries-Old Sickness: Racism
Once again, Americans find themselves attempting to grapple with our nation’s latest example of senseless and unprovoked violence. → Read More
D.C. Celebrates First Graduating Class of Jim Vance Media Program
Every once in a while, one individual makes such an impression on their community and the world, that even in death, their unquenchable spirit and commitment to excellence continue to live on — inspiring and encouraging others as they pursue their own dreams. → Read More
Veteran News Anchor Bruce Johnson Suffers Fatal Heart Attack
Chester Bruce Johnson, a veteran television anchorman in the greater Washington area and trusted voice on WUSA9 for more than four decades, died of a heart attack Sunday in Delaware at the age of 71. → Read More
D.C.'s Gallaudet University Takes Spotlight after Troy Kotsur Wins Oscar
Like the phoenix which rose from the ashes, Gallaudet would emerge from a place of relative obscurity to the international stage on Sunday after one of its graduates, Troy Kotsur, won best supporting actor at the Oscars during the 94th Academy Awards. → Read More
Women Who Shaped This Writer’s Pen and Mind, Forever
For as long as I can remember, writing has been one of my greatest passions. As a child, even in elementary school, I would write poems, short stories and even […] → Read More
Johnny Brown, Bookman of ‘Good Times,’ Dead at 84
Johnny Brown, best known for his portrayal of Nathan Bookman, the building superintendent for the Evans family on the popular 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” died on March 2 at the […] → Read More
For Washington Performing Arts, Young Singers Take the Lead
Michelle Fowlin, a native of Queens in New York City and the daughter of Jamaican parents, has always had an unquenchable passion for music. → Read More
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns Celebrating its Founder's Gift to the World
The acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has returned to the District with performances continuing now through Feb. 6 at the Kennedy Center Opera House stage. → Read More
Winter Weather Wallops D.C. Area
The predictions proved to be correct as the winds swirled throughout Monday night and into the next day, bringing snow accumulations not seen since 2016. → Read More
The Grinch Brings Joy to Children and Adults Alike
The first live performance at D.C.'s National Theatre since March 2020 had to be a surefire hit. And Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas certainly hits the mark, providing laughter, joy and delight for kids from one to 92. → Read More
Turkey Bowl Returns, Bringing Exuberance, Excitement to D.C.
There was great anticipation for this year’s 51st annual Turkey Bowl after the football classic had to be canceled last year due to the pandemic. → Read More