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Neighbors,

This Black History Month across social media we have been sharing stories of African American people with ties to Ward 5 who have made significant contributions to our society and culture. Many people already know about Charles Drew ([link removed][UNIQID]) or Senator Edward Brooke ([link removed][UNIQID]) , but do you know the story of Dwight Mosley ([link removed][UNIQID]) , for whom the sports fields at South Dakota Avenue and Perry Street NE is named?

We have highlighted Paul Washington ([link removed][UNIQID]) , for whom the 4600 block of 12th Street NE is ceremonially named. We explored the tragic and heroic history behind the namesake for the Penn Cente ([link removed][UNIQID]) r Building (located at 3rd and R Street NE). We highlighted a Brookland resident who is pursuing an arts degree ([link removed][UNIQID]) from the University of the District of Columbia in her retirement and talked about the amazing life of Alethia Tanner
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Follow our Twitter ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Facebook ([link removed][UNIQID]) , and Instagram ([link removed][UNIQID]) accounts as we continue to celebrate Ward 5 Black History through the end of the month. If you have an idea of someone to highlight, share them here (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Ward%205%20Black%20History%20Idea) , and you may just see it featured on #Ward5BlackHistory.

In service,

Kenyan
In this issue of the Ward 5 Report:

* Budget Update
* Legislative Update
* Kenyan in the News
* Kenyan in the Community
* Small Business Spotlight: Ward 5's Great Streets Grantees
* DC Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration Opens Next Week
* Protect Yourself and Your Home From Fire
* DC School Lottery Deadline - March 2
* Black History Month Program at the Woodridge Library - February 22
* Free Assistance with Tax Preparation
* Summer Youth Employment Applications Now Available



** Budget Update
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Thank you to all the residents who filled out Councilmember McDuffie's survey of budget engagement. We received hundreds of responses detailing your priorities for the District of Columbia government budget. The input from residents will be used to help inform the letter Councilmember McDuffie will release next week to the mayor outlining his budget priorities.

At the Council, Performance Oversight Hearings continue until March 6 in advance of receiving the Mayor's budget proposal on March 19. Then, Budget Oversight Hearings will be held between March 23, and April 9 and the first of two votes before the full Council on the budget will take place on May 13, 2020.


** Legislative Update
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Councilmember McDuffie speaking this week at thesigning of his legislation to make Go-Go the official music of the District of Columbia. ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Kenyan in the News
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* NBC4 visited Dunbar High School and spoke with students in the Carter G. Woodson Black Studies Academy and Councilmember McDuffie about his legislation to create a course for African American and Cultural Studies at DC high schools ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
* The Washington Informer also featured an article on Councilmember McDuffie's African American and Cultural Studies Inclusion Amendment Act of 2020 ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


** Kenyan in the Community
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** Small Business Spotlight: Ward 5's Great Streets Grantees
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Last month, Councilmember McDuffie joined Mayor Bowser and District officials at Dudley Beauty College on Rhode Island Ave NE to announce the latest round of small businesses to receive Great Streets grants. The Great Streets program supports existing businesses, helps to attract new businesses, and creates jobs for residents while revitalizing retail corridors. Before Councilmember McDuffie took office in 2012, Ward 5 small businesses had not been a part of this program. Since that time over $5,000,000 in grants have been provided to over 80 Ward 5 small businesses.

The great streets grantees for this fiscal year are Fresh Dry Cleaners DC, Blue Print Barber Shop LLC, Bourn to Cut Inc., New Town Cleaners, The Family Laundromat, Mount Olivet Inc, Sequoia School, A Childcare Development Center, Patrick's Pet Care.


** DC Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration Opens Next Week
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The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) operates a variety of affordable summer camps for young people and registration begins next week. Each day next week a new set of camps will open registration at noon. Check the DPR website for the schedule of registration and descriptions of camps ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


** Protect Yourself and Your Home From Fire
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In the last year, at least two people have lost their lives in Ward 5 in fires where the home did not have working smoke detectors. The good news is that the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) is here to help. They will install smoke detectors in qualified DC homes and are also available to answer your general questions on fire safety. For additional information orto request the installation of smoke detectors, visit the FEMS websit ([link removed][UNIQID]) e or call (202) 673-3331.


** DC School Lottery Deadline - March 2
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The deadline to enter the DC School Lottery for PK3 - grade 8 is March 2 for PK3 – grade 8. If you have questions or to review your options, visit myschooldc.org or call 202-888-6336.


** Black History Month Program at the Woodridge Library - February 22
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In recognition of Black History Month, on Saturday, February 22 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM, the Woodridge Library will host a series of programs honoring Black Veterans. Full details about the programs are available on the Woodridge Library website ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


** Free Assistance with Tax Preparation
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The District of Columbia Public Library has partnered with the AARP to provide income tax return preparation assistance for qualified residents at seven neighborhood libraries. In Ward 5, tax preparation is offered at the Woodridge Library on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


** Summer Youth Employment Applications Now Available
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