Brown Expresses Disappointment of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Handgun Ban
June 26, 2008 by Michael Price
Filed under Family Focus, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
(Washington, DC) Today, District officials assembled to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the District’s ban on handguns. In the case of District of Columbia v. Heller (No.07-290), the Supreme Court ruled that the gun ban violates the Second Amendment to the Constitution. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown issues the following statement [...]
Teaching the Keys to Success: DC Teen Girls to Meet Alicia Keys
June 13, 2008 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Family Focus, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
Washington, (D.C.) – Today, June 13, 2008 at 5:30PM, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown will escort 10 aspiring young female vocalists to meet one of their idols, nine-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys before her performance at the Verizon Center.
In celebration of black music month, Brown sought to grant the wishes a few young women, [...]
Most Improved: Councilmember Brown Honors DC’s High School Graduates
June 13, 2008 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Intensify Education, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON, (DC) – Yesterday, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown awarded 14 DC Public High School graduating seniors for their efforts to improve their academics. Councilmember Brown’s Class of 2008 Most Improved Student awardees received a certificate of appreciation and will receive by mail a $100.00 savings bond to encourage them to establish and maintain financial [...]
