April 12, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 15
Dear
Washingtonians,
This Saturday, I hope you will join me at our 2018 Emancipation Day Parade and Concert. Free and open to the public, this year's concert includes performances by Rare Essence, Brandy, Angie Stone, Big Daddy Kane, Allure, Ayre Rayde, and more.
On Emancipation Day, we celebrate the courage
and struggle of all who fought to end slavery and we uplift the voices of modern-day champions who continue the fight for equality. And each year, we use
this historic moment to renew our push for full democracy in Washington, DC. Today, we have a historic 22 co-sponsors in the Senate and 151 co-sponsors in the House
of Representatives for the Washington, DC Admission Act.
Now, we are working to spread our message far and wide - to educate Americans across the country about the disenfranchisement of 700,000 Americans living in the nation's capital. We have repeatedly watched members of Congress threaten and challenge our
local laws, while we continue to be denied voting representation on important issues that
affect our daily lives. Without statehood, the only way we can fight back is with our voice. But we need more; we need a vote.
Learn more about the 2018 Emancipation Day celebration at emancipation.dc.gov.
Sincerely,
 Last week, Mayor Bowser met with local Girl Scout Troop 3696 to discuss their work to make playgrounds more accessible for children in Washington, DC. Their project exemplifies DC values.
Join the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy
and Initiatives every Wednesday evening at the University of the District of Columbia for free
workshops on career development, financial planning, entrepreneurship,
networking and presentation, and more.
Learn more about Fresh Start Wednesdays HERE and get ready to jump-start your career!
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The Bowser Administration will host free animal health fairs in all eight wards. The fairs will offer free onsite vaccinations for dogs and cats of District
residents,opportunities to obtain dog licenses, and the chance to
learn more about DC animal laws and to speak with veterinarians about your
pet’s health.
Find
more information about the upcoming Animal Health Fairs HERE.
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Throughout May and June, the Bowser Administration will host free
outdoor fitness sessions in Chinatown Park. Join
us for yoga, barre, zumba, and more!
Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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This
week’s District
Minute features
stories about Potholepalooza and PaveDC, the memorial service for Peggy Cooper Cafritz, and the DC Hires Vets hiring fair.
Interested in becoming a Safety Technician or a School Crossing Guard? Join the District Department of Transportation and the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs at the Reeves Center today from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to apply for a position. Learn more HERE. |
