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Looking for The Best for 'The Suite'
Lifestyle Magazine to Publish Who's Who in Prince George's, Nominations Sought
(Prince George’s County, MD) – Prince George’s County Maryland’s leading lifestyle magazine, Prince George’s Suite, will honor 100 of the most influential leaders in Prince George’s County. The magazine will publish a “Who’s Who” of the county—a listing of those whose service and dedication to the community demonstrates the highest level of commitment.
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The Suite Spotlights Hyattsville, Maryland in “Our Town” Series
(Prince George’s County, Maryland) – In its upcoming five-year anniversary issue, Prince George’s Suite Magazine unveils a new series called “Our Town” spotlighting the vibrant cities and towns of gorgeous Prince George’s County, Maryland. This new addition to the magazine will allow small and local businesses the opportunity to increase their exposure, and also enhance local economies, while bolstering community pride.
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The award winning Oxon Hill High School Chair performed at Old Towne Inn as part of the festivities.
Photo By:ROBERT EUBANKS
A Unique Ministry is Launched
Senior Pastor Bill Russell and first lady Sheila Russell hosted their “Live Life…Love Life” motivational and networking social at the Olde Towne Inn restaurant in Upper Marlboro February 4. The event, part worship service, part social mixer and awards ceremony, was held to kick off the couples’ worship ministry. “Our goal for this ministry is to go seven days a week, mentoring, training and building partners rather than members,” said Russell.
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Speed Bumps Slow Africa Business Ties
African and African-American business leaders told an Obama Administration official that Marylanders who want to do business in Africa face a number of challenges, but are determined to do business there just the same.
Among the difficulties: overcoming stereotypes, the failure of Americans to grasp the nuances of language and culture, competition from other countries, and the dissemination of incorrect information by the federal government.
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County Family Mourns Haiti Loss
January 12 was just another day for Ronald Cameau until he happened to glance at the television news and noticed an earthquake had hit Haiti.
“I was on my way out to work,” said Cameau, 31, an American of Haitian descent who lives in Hyattsville.
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Hip Hop Reaches Out to Haiti
On January 30, the region will join other cities across the U.S. and Costa Rica in an effort to help the people of Haiti recover from the massive earthquake that has claimed at least 150,000 lives and devastated the island nation.
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A King, A Singer and A President
Among the many activities the National Capital area offers in celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Kennedy Center’s annual free concert featuring musical talent of note has always been a destination as well as a commemoration of the late civil rights leader’s legacy. For the hundreds who made the effort to stand in long lines for tickets for the premiere concert by singer/songwriter India.Arie, the wait had an added bonus.
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Brentwood Hypes the Census
Brentwood Mayor Xzavier Montgomery-Wright wants all the town’s residents to be counted in the upcoming 2010 Census.
“We are in a crucial time right now, we are not going to be left out,” said Montgomery-Wright during a gathering on Jan 23 at city hall.
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Photo by: Robert Eubanks
Mount Rainier Turns 100
Mild temperatures and clear skies embraced Mount Rainier as the trolley car suburb breached the 100-year mark on Jan 23 with a kick off event recognizing the centennial history of the town. Mayor Malinda Miles and Vice Mayor Bryan Knedler ushered in the start of a year-long celebration that will truly begin in April.
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SCLC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The county’s chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference commemorated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 17 during an awards banquet at La Fontaine Bleu Catering in Lanham.
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Honoring King: WHUR Hosts 3rd Annual Town Hall Meeting
WHUR-FM hosted its Third Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Town Hall Meeting from the First Baptist Church of Glenarden to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights icon on his day of remembrance. “Getting back to King’s basics; I am my brother’s and sister’s keeper” was the motto for the two-hour event aired live on Jan. 18.
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A Very Political Party
Wayne Curry’s Birthday Bash May Signal A Run For Governor’s Office
It may not have been declared a bid for the governor’s office but it looked a lot like one as Wayne K. Curry, former County Executive of Prince George’s County celebrated his birthday Jan 21 with over 1,000 close friends at Camelot by Martins.
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Thurgood Marshall to Take the Stage
Real-life judges and politicos are set to bring the life of Thurgood Marshall to the stage at Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. inside the Samuel Meyers Auditorium of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Communications Art Center.
Marshall, who died in 1993, is an extraordinary figure in American history. The great grandson of a slave, Marshall was the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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