I hope everyone is doing well.
We are pleased to see that President Obama is fulfilling his constitutional obligation to name a candidate to be considered for the Supreme Court vacancy. Judge Merrick Garland was presented on March 16th. I was disappointed to learn that this is the same Judge who wrote decision opposing D.C. voting rights. I am looking forward to watching his hearings on the Senate floor, and hear why people who live in the capital of the free world can’t have the same rights people that live in other states have.
I want to let you know of a few key events coming up. Take note of event tomorrow where I will join Congresswoman Norton for discussion on DC Statehood, and Mayor Bowser’s State of the District Address next week (see full details below).
Last week, Mayor Bowser was the main guest in Ward 5 where she discussed a number of topics. You can watch the video of Mayor Bowser’s speech, where I, Councilmember McDuffie, Bonds, and Orange joined her. For those that want information on the Democratic Delegate selection process for DC, you can watch DC Party Chair, Anita Bonds, discuss the plan in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDu742h3lLk .
Thank you, and I hope you can join me at some of these events.
Public Events
Event: 3rd Annual Journalism Job Fair
Date: Saturday, March 19th 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Georgetown Downtown Campus
640 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
Register now for the Washington, D.C. Journalism Job Fair hosted by Georgetown University’s Masters in Journalism program. The cost is $15, $20 at the door. Online registration ends Friday at 11:59pm. The Journalism Job Fair is co-organized by the Washington, D.C., chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Washington Association of Black Journalists, and Journalism & Women Symposium.
Event: Ward 8 Democrats Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 19th 12:00pm
Location: Rise Demonstration Center
2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C.
The Ward 8 Democrats invites you to our General Body meeting for an afternoon conversation with Congresswoman Norton and Shadow Representative Garcia. Get the latest updates on Federal Government initiatives that have an impact on our community.
Event: Memorial Service for Elizabeth Greathouse
Date: Saturday, March 19th, 2:00pm – 7:00pm (open house)
Location: Church of the Holy City
1611 16th St NW, Washington, DC
Elizabeth Greathouse (6/24/1956 – 2/20/2016) was a longtime resident of Ward 5, and a Yoga instructor in DC. Representative Garcia will present her family with a Ceremonial Resolution honoring her life at 4:00pm.
Event: Palm Sunday Concert-Brothers of the Spirit
Date: Sunday, March 20th 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Greater New Baptist Church
816 8th Street NW Washington, D.C.
Join the Brothers of the Spirit choir ensemble for a celebration of Black history and music.
Event: Mayor Bowser State of the District Address
Date: Tuesday, March 22nd 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Arena Stage
1101 6th Street SW Washington, D.C.
Mayor Bowser will deliver her second State of The District Address to discuss the current state of the District of Columbia. All residents looking to attend should visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-district-address-tickets-22699415563.
Contact: mayor.dc.gov/soda
Event: Stop Foreclosure Event (Legal and Real Estate Professionals)
Date: Friday, April 1st 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: 2111 Florida Avenue NW Washington D.C.
Join Community leaders as they discuss how to stop homelessness and foreclosure.
Event: Stop Foreclosure Event (General Public)
Date: Saturday, April 2nd 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: 2111 Florida Avenue NW Washington D.C.
Join Community leaders as they discuss how to stop homelessness and foreclosure.
Event: #DCFilmLife Project Event
Date: Saturday, April 2nd 9:00am-9:00pm
Location: THEARC
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE Washington, D.C.
#dcfilmlife is a movement established to support local independent filmmakers to get exposure and opportunities for their careers. This event will give our community a voice and give others a window seat to our culture.
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