Arlington’s Last Segregated Class Marks Anniversary — The last class that attended segregated, all-black schools in Arlington from start to finish celebrated its 50th reunion over the weekend. The class graduated from Hoffman-Boston High School in 1964. [Washington Post]
Summer Swim Season to Start — The Northern Virginia Swimming League will begin its five-week regular season on Saturday. There are four Arlington teams in the NVSL: the Overlee Flying Fish, the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts, the Arlington Forest Tigers and the Dominion Hills Warriors. [InsideNova*]
Local Chef to Host Cable TV Show — David Guas, owner/chef of Bayou Bakery in Courthouse, will host a new series on the Travel Channel this summer. Guas will host “American Grilled,” described as part cross-country roadtrip, part competition “to discover the best and boldest flavors competitors can fire up on their grills.” [Travel Channel]
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For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Marc M. M. Peters
The Award is available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students (see the application for more details). Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants are required to submit an online application form as well as a short video application.
The applicant must be an Arlington resident pursuing a career or technical education accredited program, within a high-growth career, that will be completed within two years.
The careers and programs include, but are not limited to:
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