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Aug 03, 2022

Loved Ones Mourn, Demand Justice For Kevin Hargraves-Shird, Fatally Shot By D.C. Police

Family members of Kevin Hargraves-Shird and at least one person who was at the park that day dispute the MPD’s account of the fatal shooting by an officer.

Sep 04, 2020

Here Are The Protests And Vigils Planned For Deon Kay This Weekend

There’s a chalk-in and a vigil, and protestors will march in several locations on Saturday.

Mar 06, 2020

Shaw Community Pays Tribute To Slain Teen Malachi Lukes, A ‘Leader’ And ‘Messenger’

He was shot and killed on Sunday, shortly before his 14th birthday.

Jun 19, 2019

After String Of Violent Incidents, LGBTQ Community Groups Plan A Vigil

After the murder of a trans woman and two other violent incidents over the weekend, advocates are gathering to protest the violence against them.

Apr 03, 2019

Slain Rapper Nipsey Hussle Will Be Honored At A Candlelight Vigil In D.C. This Week

The vigil remembers the Grammy-nominated rapper following his death on Sunday.

Aug 13, 2017

Several Vigils Planned Tonight For Charlottesville

Including a candlelight vigil outside the White House.

Jun 20, 2017

Vigil Being Held For Slain Muslim Teen In Dupont Circle Today

It’s taking place at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 14, 2016

Hundreds Gather to Express Solidarity At White House Vigil

A quote popularized by Eleanor Roosevelt was the guiding theme: “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”

Aug 17, 2016

Vigil Planned Tonight For Christopher Barry

The 36-year-old Christopher Barry died early on Sunday of an apparent drug overdose.

Jul 13, 2016

Vigil For Slain DNC Staffer Happening Tonight In Bloomingdale

It’s taking place this evening at 7 p.m.

 
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