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DC Honors Ms. Casilda Luna

February 14, 2019 by fg6414a

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Arriving as a young woman in Washington DC in the early 1960’s from the Dominican Republic, Ms. Casilda Luna came to make a difference.  For many decades she impacted the lives of many in DC, and around the DC Metropolitan … read more »

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Washington DC Community Pays Tribute to Juan Ramon Marroquin

July 18, 2017 by fg6414a

Tribute to Juan Ramon Marroquin was held at the Saint Matthews Episcopal Church in Hyattsville, Maryland on Sunday, July 16, 2017.  A Resolution honoring Mr. Marroquin was presented at the event. Ceremonial Resolution honoring the life of Juan Ramon Marroquin: … read more »

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Marion Barry’s 81st Birthday Celebration at the Wilson Building

March 7, 2017 by Franklin Garcia

The event to commemorate the 81st birthday of DC Mayor for Life, Marion Barry, took place on March 6, 2017.   Guests included:  Cora Masters Barry, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Representative Franklin Garcia, Dominican Ambassador Elic Fernandez, Councilmembers, and many others.  At … read more »

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MLK Peace Walk and Parade 2017

January 18, 2017 by Franklin Garcia

Washington DC hosted another successful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace-walk and Parade.  The Peace-walk Parade was held in Ward 8 on January 17, 2017.  The organizing committee co-chairs, Denise Rolark-Barnes and Keith Silver, along with many other committee members … read more »

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2016 Cornerstone Awards

January 7, 2017 by fg6414a

DC At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds hosted her 2016 Community Cornerstones Award ceremony at the Wilson Building on January 2, 2017. Members of the community are designated cornerstones of the community by making an extraordinary impact to the quality of life … read more »

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DC Statehood Champions Honored at Holiday Party

December 12, 2016 by Franklin Garcia

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Elected officials, community leaders, and others came together to celebrate the overwhelming support a DC Statehood Referendum received at the ballot on November 8th, 2016.  Over 85% of all DC voters that participated in the general election voted to make … read more »

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Dominican Day Parade 2016

August 18, 2016 by Franklin Garcia

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Dominican Day Parade in New York City was celebrated on Sunday, August 14, 2016.  More information on this annual event at: https://dominicanparade.org.

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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosts 40th Gala

June 6, 2016 by Franklin Garcia

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The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) hosted its 40th annual gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Friday, June 3. Founded in 1976, the GWHCC (formerly the Ibero American Chamber) is a membership driven organization that supports the … read more »

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DC Democrats Host Kennedys-King Gala 2016

May 3, 2016 by Franklin Garcia

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A number of local and national leaders were honored on April 28th, at the 2016 DC Democratic State Committee’s Kennedys-King Gala.  The sold out event was held at the new University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Student Center.  In … read more »

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DC Flag Day 2015

June 19, 2015 by fg6414a
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