From: Councilmember Kenyan R.
McDuffie
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:43 PM
Subject: Ward 5 Report: Teaching Black History
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Neighbors,
As we do every February, we are celebrating the many contributions
of African Americans to the United States and, indeed, the world
this Black History Month. And while this month of recognition and
activities are unquestionably meaningful, the appreciation and
understanding of Black history should be happening all year
round.
That is why earlier this week, I introduced legislation to
establish an African American and Cultural Studies course for high
school students in the District. This legislation, the African American and Cultural Studies
Inclusion Amendment Act of 2020, would require the
DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education to develop an
African American and Cultural Studies curriculum for high school
students enrolled in either a District of Columbia Public School or
a District of Columbia Public Charter School, and to allow such
course to be counted as part of the promotion requirements toward
graduation.
I was proud to announce this legislation at the Howard University
Early Learning Program, where Black history is a foundational part
of the work they do, shaping the minds of young children. WUSA9 was on hand to cover the event
and capture the children singing "Lift Every Voice and
Sing."
In service,
Kenyan
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In this
issue of the Ward 5 Report:
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Share Your Budget
Priorities
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The first
Tuesday of each month is the regularly scheduled Legislative
Meeting and this week's meeting had a full agenda:
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Small Business
Spotlight: Robust Retail Grants
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Line Dancing at
Turkey Thicket - Febraury 7
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Get warm
and dance the night away at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center for
DPR's citywide line dance social. Please wear comfortable
clothes and a bring bottle water to enjoy this fun event. This
is an adult event, ages 18 years and up.
DATE: Friday, February 7
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
LOCATION: 1100 Michigan Avenue NE
RSVP
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DC Department of
Transportation Ward 5 Open House - February 8
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Summer Youth
Employment Applications Now Available
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Turkey Thicket
Pool Closed for Maintenance
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Over this
winter, several of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
indoor aquatic centers will undergo scheduled preventative
maintenance to include pool drainage, water circulatory system
repair, chemical controller service, and outstanding work order
abatement.
As a result, the Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center in Ward 5 will
be closed beginning Sunday, February 9 through Saturday,
February 29, 2020. The facility is expected to
reopen on Monday, March 2, 2020.
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Mayoral Budget
Engagement in Ward 5 - February 18
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Mayor
Bowser is hosting a series of forums to engage residents on the DC
budget and one of the forums is being held in Ward 5 at the new
Edgewood Recreation Center.
DATE: Tuesday, February 18
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Edgewood Recreation Center, 301 Franklin Street NE
RSVP
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