EKO | African Diaspora Coding Academy Launches
its 1st Mobile Application Development Session on Saturday, May 14, 2016
The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) is proud to
launch EKO | African Diaspora Coding Academy’s 1st Mobile Application Development
session on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Directly connected to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s
vision of supporting innovative ideas that expand economic opportunities, EKO |
African Diaspora Coding Academy is a program developed in partnership with
Coders4Africa (C4A), the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), and
DCHR’s Center for Learning and Development to provide greater access to
introductory classes of coding software design and application development to
the growing African-born population in the District.
EKO reinforces Mayor Bowser’s commitment to
focus on high-growth industries such as technology to stimulate job creation
and prepare District constituents with long-term competitive skills that will
place underserved community members on ‘Pathways to the Middle Class’. As the
first of its kind program for the African community, EKO | African Diaspora
Coding Academy will extend fundamental coding training for free to over 120
African residents in web and mobile applications, including women and girls.
For more on how to apply, click here
Nunu Wako one on one with MOAA's Director Mamadou Samba.
To view Nunu Wako's full interview with Director Samba, click Here
Member of the DC Commission on African Affairs, Nana Afari-Dwamena Redefines the African Diaspora Culinary Experience
Food
is intrinsic to African heritage and customs. Whether it’s fufu, nsima, atkit
wot, caldeirada de cabrito à Angolana or rasta pasta, the food of the African
diaspora has the power to connect people wherever they are. To showcase the
diversity of African cuisine, millennial tastemakers are revolutionizing
culinary platforms by creating new spaces—for Africans, by Africans—to
emphasize and celebrate the recipes, traditions, and cultures of the diaspora.
Gathering an array of change makers from
various professional backgrounds, Dine Diaspora is led by a dynamic team of
African female game-changers in the District—Maame Boakye, director of event
production and talent management, Nana Ama Afari-Dwamena, director of digital
communications and community engagement, and Nina Oduro, director of visual
design and partnerships. Learn
more
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off District-Wide Spring Cleaning Campaign
On Monday, April 25, 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked-off a District-wide spring cleaning campaign at the Fort Totten Transfer Station. Continuing until the end of the week, the campaign will highlight District resources available to help DC residents remove waste; keeping homes and the city clean and healthy to live in.
“In a city as prosperous as ours, beautifying our neighborhoods and keeping our city clean and healthy is essential,” said Mayor Bowser. “Our DPW team works year-round clearing residential streets, removing graffiti, collecting leaves and holiday trees, clearing snow and ice from our roadways, and removing trash and recycling among many other things. To keep our city in tip-top shape, it also takes community involvement. My District-wide spring cleaning campaign highlights the services offered by DPW to help residents keep the District clean, so that they can continue to live, work, and play in our great city.”
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Mayor Bowser Presents Virginia McLaurin with New ID; Issues Senior- Friendly ‘Real ID’ Regulations
On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, Mayor Bowser announced a new regulation that allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to help District senior citizens aged 70 and older who need a Real ID, but who may lack the necessary documentation to get that ID.
“Our seniors deserve easy access to a government photo ID so they can take advantage of the many benefits, activities and services that other residents enjoy,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “These common sense regulations will ensure that District seniors can get an ID if they lack the kind of documentation that may not have been around when they were born.”
The new regulations, which meet federal requirements, go into effect immediately.
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Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground at New Soccer Stadium
On Monday, April 25, 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by DC United, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the Director of the Department of General Services and other District officials for an infrastructure groundbreaking in preparation for the new soccer stadium at Buzzard Point, in Ward 6.
“Buzzard Point’s future is bright, and this soccer stadium will make it that much brighter,” said Mayor Bowser. “Today’s demolition represents the first step toward revitalizing an overlooked area of the District that will spur economic activity on the banks of the Anacostia, hire residents for good paying jobs, and give more Washingtonians a fair shot. We are proud of our hometown soccer team, and we are now one step closer to having a new home for D.C. United.”
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Why Is There Such A Large Ethiopian Population In The Washington Region?
The Washington region is home to the largest concentration of Ethiopians outside of Africa. Ethiopians in D.C. began opening shops and restaurants in Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights and, when rents got too expensive, the Shaw area. Today the largest concentration of Ethiopian businesses is in Silver Spring, Maryland, and to a lesser extent, Alexandria, Virginia.
But when did they get here? And how did Washington become home to "Little Ethiopia" and "Little Eritrea?" That was the question listener Ben Weingrod asked as part of WAMU 88.5's What's with Washington project. In a way, the answer for the first wave of emigres starts with Detroit.
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How one African School Gets Kids into top U.S. Universities?
A small high school in Africa seems to have figured out a formula to get kids into top U.S. colleges and Ivy League universities on full scholarships.
Nearly 60 students who studied at Somaliland's Abaarso School have been accepted to American and international universities since 2013, including Harvard, MIT and Carnegie Mellon.
A new batch of 14 students recently received offers to study at elite U.S. universities -- including places such as Yale and Brown -- in the fall. A small high school in Africa seems to have figured out a formula to get kids into top U.S. colleges and Ivy League universities on full scholarships.
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NextGen Scholarship for International Student or Non-citizen Enrolled in U.S.
The NextGen Scholarship Fund was created for international students and non-citizens who come to the United States with the hopes of obtaining higher education to create a better life for themselves and their families. It is a scholarship program for students in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia. One annual award will be given to a qualified and outstanding high school senior or a current college student at a two-year or four-year college. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be an international student or non-citizen enrolled in a US school. Applications are judged on merit and financial need. One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded each Fall. Students must reside or attend school in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia.
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Executive Goal Setting Strategies for Promoting profits & Project Management Tips
Executive Goals are conceptual, broad based, and define the acceptable level of risk tolerance and risk appetite within the organization. This interactive and power-packed workshop will teach participants how to develop goals, manage the goals and to follow up on their goals for success. In addition, participants learn how to turn their goals into project plans for success.
When: Friday, April 29, 2016 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business | 2600 6th Street, NW | Suite 128 | Washington, DC | 20059
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DC Government Economic Development Clusters Building Bridges to Success
During these breakout sessions organized by the Small Business Resource Center, participant will gain a better understanding of how to obtain access to capital, District government contracts, and grant opportunities.
- Licensing Process (DCRA)
- Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Grants (DMPED)
- Small Business Assistance and Façade Improvement (DHCD)
- Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Program (DSLBD)
- Green Financial Incentive Grant Program (DOEE)
When: May 2, 2016 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: DCRA Small Business Resource Center | 1100 4th Street SW, Room E-200 | Washington DC 20024-4451
Contact: Jacqueline Noisette | (202) 442-8170
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DC Women’s Business Center Orientation for Free Business Counseling
During this two-hour long class, participants will review the ways to maximize their business financial planning and their personal financial planning (risk management, tax planning, retirement planning and investment management); focus on the hierarchy of personal financial goals; create an inventory of critical documents; and review a list of short-term and long-term financial goals.
When: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: NCRC Building | 727 15th street, Northwest | 8th Floor | Washington, DC | 20005
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Women’s Leadership Series
The Mercedes Parra Foundation for Women and Girls is hosting a Women's Leaders Series. This initiative is aimed at supporting women by providing an immersive and intensive exploration of self-awareness and transformative leadership, this program welcomes mid- or senior managers and emerging leaders in non-profit organizations who want to change the trajectory of their lives and careers, and their organizations’ effectiveness.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: DC Public Library | 330 7th Street, NE | Washington, DC | 20002
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Understanding the Business Planning Process
District of Columbia Small Business Development Center is organizing two -hour workshop training event to assist participants in understanding the processes involved in the development of a viable and comprehensive business plan, as well as, helping to establish a framework for undertaking the necessary steps to test a business concept and determine feasibility.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: 1800 Good Hope Road, SE | Washington, DC | 20020
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Introduction to Project Management
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is hosting the course on project management. The course objective is to learn basic project management tools and techniques to improve planning in your organization. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of project management. Leave prepared to take on a new project at your organization. In this course, you will: identify stakeholders, explore techniques for developing project activities and timelines and create a sample Work Breakdown Structure.
When: May 12, 2016 | 9:30 am -11:30 am
Where: Center for Nonprofit Advancement | 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 440 | Washington, DC | 20006
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2nd Annual Women's Health Conference
At this conference organized by Acces to Wholistic and Productive Living. Inc. Participants attending the conference will be able to Define depression and how the illness can interrupt healthy living;Identify evidence-based solutions that are driven by mental, emotional, social, economic, policy, scientific, clinical and environmental factors and Recognize how multiple systems can work together to accelerate mental health equity.
When: Saturday, April 30, 2016 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Colmar Manor Community Center | 3701 Lawrence Street | COLMAR MANOR, MD | 20722
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Personal and Professional Development Program: Search Inside Yourself
Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership is proud to partner with the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) for two days of personal and professional development focused on building healthy mental habits for sustained high performance and wellbeing. Developed at Google and based on the latest in neuroscience research, the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program teaches attention and mindfulness training that build the core emotional intelligence skills needed for effective leadership.
When: Monday, May 2, 2016 | 9:00 am - Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | 5:00 pm
Where: The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection | 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest | Washington, DC | 20036
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MASBHC’s 2016 Annual Conference: Building Healthy Mind and Bodies, Best Practices in School based Health
The Maryland Assembly, an advocacy organization that promote school based health care, is organizing the MASBHC’s 2016 Annual Conference, Building Healthy Minds and Bodies: Best Practices in School-Based Health.
When: Thursday, May 19, 2016 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Conference Center Baltimore Washington | 692 Maritime Boulevard | Linthicum Heights, MD | 21090
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Free Job Skills Training for District Residents
The District Department of Human Resources is offering classes for DC residents on every other Thursday from 10 am – 12:30 pm. Classes are located at 441 4th Street, NW, in the South Lobby. The Writing Resumes & Job Interview Techniques course will help participants construct a résumé that makes an effective and dynamic first impression.
When: Thursday, April 28, 2016 | 10:00am - 12:30pm
Where:One Judiciary Square | 441 4th Street, NW, South Lobby | Washington, DC 20001
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District of Columbia Government Agencies Funding/Resources Opportunities Forum
The Office of Partnerships and Grant Services is hosting a “District of Columbia Government Agencies Funding/Resources Opportunities Forum”. The purpose of the forum is to provide information to nonprofit and faith based organizations from DC Government Agencies about their existing and future funding opportunities as well as any resources their agency makes available to nonprofit and faith based organizations. The attendees will hear firsthand the many opportunities and resources that DC Government agencies provide to their organizations.
When: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 | 9:30am - 1:00pm
Where:Department of Employment Services building | 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE | 1st Floor |Washington DC | 20019
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Extensive 8-Week Proposal Writing Course
The Mayor’s Office of Partnerships and Grant Services (OPGS) has partnered with The Magi Group, LLC to offer a proposal writing course for District of Columbia Government Employees and Nonprofit Executive Directors, Program Officers, Board of Directors and staff development officers. Participating nonprofit organizations must have programs that have been operating for at least one year. (There will be site visits to all nonprofit programs before selections). Consultants and contractual staff working for nonprofits are not eligible. Because of the popularity of the course only one person from each nonprofit will be allowed to participate. This course is designed for both the novice and the experienced individual.
When: Tuesday May 10, 2016 – Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where:One Judiciary Square | 441 4th Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001
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DC Bilingual and Diversity Job Fair 2016
Are you bilingual or diverse? Come attend a free professional job fair like no other. This is your opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual and professional candidates like you - so bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress to impress, because our employers are looking for hires!
When: Thursday May 12, 2016 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Double Tree by Hilton Washington, D.C.- Crystal City | 300 Army Navy Drive | Arlington, VA 22202
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Ready to Lead: Encouraging African Youth to Enter Public Service
Join the Wilson Center Women in Public Service Project in partnership with the Wilson Center Africa Program from 11am–12pm on May 12, 2016 in the 6th floor boardroom for Ready to Lead: Encouraging Youth to Enter Public Service, a discussion with Hadeel Ibrahim, Executive Director, Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
When: Thursday, May 12, 2016 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center | One Woodrow Wilson Plaza | 1300 Pennsylvania, Ave, NW | Washington DC | 20004
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