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Marion Christopher Barry, whose father was the late D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, has died of an apparent drug overdose, reports the Washington Post. The 36-year-old former candidate for D.C.s Ward 8 council seat was reportedly discovered by his girlfriend, was transported to George Washington University Hospital, writes the news outlet: Barry had struggled with drug […]

  Current DC mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed a commission to honor the legacy of the late 4 term mayor of DC, Marion Barry. Friday…

Marion Christopher Barry (pictured below), son of the late controversial former Washington D.C. mayor, Marion Barry (pictured above), is reportedly being investigated by authorities for throwing…

DC Mayor For Life Marion Barry‘s funeral service will be held at his church home Temple Of Praise in Southeast DC Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rev. Zina C. Pierre will officiate the service and Bishop Glen A. Staples will deliver the Eulogy. Rev. Al Sharpton will give brief remarks. NewsOne Now Exclusive: […]

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In a statement released on Monday, November 24th, Radio One Chairperson and Founder, Cathy Hughes said the following about the passing of Marion Barry: “The Radio…

  October 23 was declared Marion Barry Day at Radio One DC. Radio One Founder Dr. Cathy Hughes and her DC staff honored her dear friend for his many years of impeccable service to the people of Washington DC. DC’s Mayor For Life visited every Radio One DC station and the love poured in from around […]

Controversial former Washington D.C. mayor and now Councilman Marion Barry, Jr. (pictured) was released from a local area hospital on Saturday night after being involved in a head-on…