Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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A panel of city leaders discussed the persistence of poverty in the District and possible solutions Friday.

City Leaders Discuss DC Poverty

By Emma Rizk March 24, 2015

Leaders and experts in the nonprofit and education sectors in Washington, D.C. discussed the persistent state of poverty in the District, as well as strategies to break the poverty cycle, in an event...

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The Let Freedom Ring Celebration Choir performed at the eponymous event at the Kennedy Center, sponsored by the university.

MLK Day Ceremony Honors George Jones

By Emma Rizk January 23, 2015

Bread for the City Director George Jones received the 2015 John Thompson Jr., Legacy of a Dream Award at the annual Let Freedom Ring Celebration on Monday evening at the John F. Kennedy Center for...

Jones Honored With John Thompson Jr. Award

By Maureen Tabet January 16, 2015

Bread for the City CEO George Jones will receive the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award forhis work as an advocate for the fight against poverty. The honor, which recognizes a community member who...

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