During the first ANC 5D safety walk of 2019, more than 100 neighbors, activists, and faith leaders gathered for a march along Benning Rd. NE to call for an end to gun violence in our community. Family members, ANC commissioners, pastors, and other leaders spoke to those gathered about the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to ending gun violence and the importance of community involvement. Friends and family members of victims spoke about the pain caused by senseless violence. Neighbor joined in prayer and shared hugs. "It was good to just get it out. You know, the sadness and it was good to see that people cared," said one neighbor who lost her brother to gun violence late last year. This won't be the last march held in ANCs 5D04 & 5D05. Commissioners Moore and Blacknell are planning to host a series of anti-violence summits and town hall forums, to inform the community about the new, approach being taken to address our community's ongoing challenges with violent crime. The commissioners will be working with the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, violence interrupters from the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Behavioral Health, MPD and the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety to address the root problems that cause continued violence on our streets in the weeks and months to come. Get the LCA NewsletterThe H Street Community Development Corporation is awarding $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate community involvement. Applications are due by March 4, 2019. SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS The John A. Wilson Scholarship creates an opportunity for worthy students to achieve a college education and compete in the high-tech global economy while improving the quality of life in the community. Most importantly the John A. Wilson Scholarship inspires community service and neighborhood involvement. Reside in the District of Columbia; preference for residents of Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8.
How can I help change the quality of life within my neighborhood by obtaining a college education and pursuing a career in public service (government), economic development (business/housing), community empowerment (organizing/advocacy) OR neighborhood revitalization (community and real estate development)? Be accepted by and enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited institution. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Pictured above (left to right): Steven Motley, Keisha Shropshire, Clarence Lee, Jason Burkett, Ryan Linehan, Bernice Blacknell and Sydelle MooreFor those living in the Langston neighborhood, you'll be seeing some new and a few familiar faces among your elected leaders this year. ANC 5D Commissioners Ryan Linehan (5D01) Ivy City Keisha L. Shropshire (5D02) Trinidad Steven Motley (5D03) Carver Bernice Blacknell (5D04) Langston Sydelle Moore (5D05) Langston & Carver Jason Burkett (5D06) Trinidad Clarence Lee (5D07) Trinidad Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie Email: [email protected] Telephone: (202) 724-8028 Fax: (202) 724-8076 At-Large Councilmembers: Anita Bonds Email: [email protected] Telephone: 202- 724-8064 Fax: (202) 724-8086 David Grosso Email: [email protected] Telephone: (202) 724-8105 Fax: (202) 724-8071 Elissa Silverman Email: [email protected] Telephone: (202)-724-7772 Fax: (202)-724-8087 Robert C. White Jr. Email: [email protected] Telephone: (202)-724-8174 Fax: (202)-727-8210 ABRA has issued a board order in LCA’s protest of Sylvia’s Liquor at Benning Rd. NE. The store will be allowed to continue operations, but must make changes to its security camera system as LCA requested. The cameras must face the direction of most of the recent violent crime and cover the entire front of the store. There are also other stipulations. The order makes clear that establishments selling alcohol are legally required to monitor their immediate vicinity and not cause or exacerbate issues with loitering.
It is also worth noting that unlike a settlement agreement, violating ABRA board orders carries significantly more serious consequences. You can read the full order here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gw8lHP-nCrvAVZj9L62Pq5KQWlNRIQgg/view?usp=sharing Updated: November 28 5:48 PM Neighbors, I am sad to report that we have had yet another murder in front of Sylvia’s Liquor on the 1800 block of Benning Rd NE this afternoon just before 2 PM. Two men were shot. One man, Randall Francis, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene and another was transported to the hospital. The second man is expected to survive his injuries. A suspect has now been identified as 20-year-old Malik Morris, of Northeast, DC. He is described as a black male with a medium complexion. Morris is wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant for is First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated). See Photo. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Malik Morris, or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. For more information about efforts to improve safety on the 1800 block of Benning Rd. NE and information about the current status of LCA’s protest of Sylvia’s Liquor please read the following blog posts: Ongoing Safety Requests: http://langstoncivic.weebly.com/news/a-letter-from-the-president-on-recent-violence-on-the-1800-block-of-benning-rd-ne ABRA Protest: http://langstoncivic.weebly.com/news/sylvias-protest-update I'd also like to share my condolences with family of the victims. |
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