Tasty Morning Bytes – One City-One Hire, the Redskins Speak Spanish, an Inspiring Local Teen
Good morning, DCentric readers! How about some pre-weekend links?
Gray urges hiring of D.C. unemployed “D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray implored major universities and other area employers Thursday to fill their job vacancies with unemployed city residents as part of the District’s nascent ‘One City-One Hire’ program. ‘We are asking you to help us fill vacancies,’ said Mr. Gray, a Democrat. ‘We’re not asking you to create jobs. We’re not asking you for a handout. We’re not asking you for charity.’” (Washington Times)
Redskins roll out Hispanic version of fight song “The Washington Redskins’ beloved fight song, “Hail to the Redskins,” will be replaced on Sunday by a Spanish-language version of the song. ‘Viva Los Redskins,’ written and produced by three fans, will be introduced during the Redskins’ game against the Arizona Cardinals as part of Redskins Hispanic Heritage Week. The new fight song is a loosely translated, upbeat Hispanic version of the original tune written by Corinne Griffith, the wife of former Redskins owner George Preston Marshall.” (Washington Examiner )
Gay D.C. teen lived in abandoned building, now headed to college “Off and on for more than a year, Swenson says he was living here on the streets of Southeast Washington. During that time, he says nobody knew he was homeless, no teachers, classmates, family members or friends. Finally, he ran out of money and sought help from a counselor at his school. ‘Kadeem always had a pleasant smile, always, never seemed as though anything was ever wrong. No one would ever know what he was going through,’ said Annette Boxley-Drew, an administrator at Ballou.” (tbd.com)
The day that D.C.’s Twitter fellowship nearly fell apart “Who wins when D.C.’s myopic little twits attack one another?” The answer: a selection of tweets. (tbd.com)
Why Are There No Gay Bars In Harlem? “Harlem still lacks that classic totem of urban upward mobility: A vibrant, visible LGBT social scene. Despite a population of more than 200,000 and a geographic area spanning a full eight ZIP codes, Harlem remains the only major Manhattan district without a formally gay bar. Sure, there are gay-friendly Harlem restaurants and watering holes. And for years, local landmarks like the Lenox Lounge hosted organized “gay-themed” party nights. But head north of 110th Street and bona fide, exclusively LGBT leisure establishments simply do not exist.” (theatlanticcities.com)