Al Sharpton’s Rally for Jobs and Justice (photos)

October 27, 2011

Thousands of Americans led by the Rev. Al Sharpton rallied Saturday against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, calling for easier job access and decrying the gulf between rich and poor before marching to the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (Saturday, October 15, 2011). Click on the icons below for our photo slideshow. (All photos by Jeff Malet)
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Hoyas Overpower Colgate for Homecoming Victory (photos)


Georgetown defeated Colgate in a 40-17 Homecoming Football Victory on Saturday October 22 at Multi-Sport Field. The Hoyas have now won 6 games against only 2 losses and clinched a winning season record. The Colgate Red Raiders went to 4 and 4, but had won its previous 3 games. One of the stars was junior linebacker Robert McCabe of Newtown Square, Pa. who ran back an intercepted pass 50 yards for a touchdown and had a game high 15 tackles. Cornerback Jeremy Moore from New Haven, Conn. had seven tackles and two interceptions and blocked a punt. Senior placekicker Brett Weiss (Phoenix MD) made four field goals. The Hoyas, who came into the game with the nation’s tenth best rush defense, held the nation’s eighth best rushing offense to under half of its season average, while outrushing Colgate 162-121. Senior running back Wilburn Logan (Kingston, RI) led five Hoyas’ runners with 73 yards on 11 carries. Georgetown’s next home game will be against Fordham on Nov. 5 at Multi-Sport Field for Senior Day.

Click on the icons below for our slideshow. (All photos by Jeff Malet)

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Images from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication

October 20, 2011

Thousands gathered in West Patomac Park under clear skies on Sunday October 16 to help dedicate the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The event was originally scheduled for August but had to be postponed due to Hurricane Irene. Click on the thumbnails below for our slideshow. (All photos by Jeff Malet).
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Diosa Costello, First Latina Actress on Broadway, Donates Costumes to Smithsonian

September 26, 2011

One of the last living entertainers from the 1930s and 40s Hollywood and Broadway, Diosa Costello, a pioneering Hispanic performer, participated in an on-stage conversation on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Smithsonian Castle, sponsored by the National Museum of American History. The conversation with the 94-year-old Costello included the donation of 11 costumes, including her “Latin Bombshell” outfit and her costume from “South Pacific.” Costello, born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, in 1917, began her career in Spanish Harlem. Her big break came as the co-star in the 1939 Broadway hit musical, “Too Many Girls,” working opposite Desi Arnaz, Van Johnson and Eddie Bracken. Costello had supported the then-unknown Cuban entertainer Desi Arnaz, which resulted in his getting the role that launched his career in the U.S. She appeared in such Hollywood films as “They Met in Argentina” and “The Bullfighters” and frequently on Broadway, most notably as Bloody Mary in “South Pacific.” Curator Marvette Perez said Costello paved the way for other Latinos and is one of the last living members of her generation. (photos by Jeff Malet www.maletphoto.com) [gallery ids="100293,107482,107477,107472,107491,107495,107467,107499,107503,107462,107487" nav="thumbs"]

Maloof Money Cup Inaugurates D.C.’s New Skate Park (photos by Jeff Malet)

September 13, 2011

DC has a new skate park this year, courtesy of the Maloof family. Skateboarders from around the world competed for the Maloof Money Cup in Washington DC on September 3-4 before an enthusiastic crowd. The grand prize of $160,000 was taken away by longtime skateboard pro Andrew “the Boss” Reynolds from Hollywood, CA.

The 15,000 square-foot foot park was built in the parking lot of RFK stadium for this competition and will remain a permanent fixture for the city, courtesy of the Maloof’s, current owners of the Sacramento Kings NBA team . The Maloof Money Park is said to be inspired by Freedom Plaza and the buildings of Pennsylvania Avenue, a popular, though restricted, area for skateboarding. The new venue has multiple stages and stairs, banks and gaps and a bump to a metal trash can, which is commonly found in D.C. cement plazas. Importantly it will give the kids a place to go where they will be welcome.
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Civil Rights Leaders Gather in DC for MLK Events (photos by Jeff Malet)

September 9, 2011

Famous civil rights leaders past and present plus leading figures from entertainment, sports and government gathered in Washington DC between Aug. 24-26 to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. coinciding with the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (photos by Jeff Malet www.maletphoto.com) [gallery ids="100278,107167,107172,107177,107182,107187,107192,107197,107202,107207,107212,107217,107162,107149,107144,107238,107109,107234,107114,107230,107119,107226,107124,107129,107134,107139,107222" nav="thumbs"]

Legg Mason Tennis Classic 2011 (photo gallery)

August 17, 2011

Radek Stepanek, of The Czech Republic, upset top seed Gael Monfils, of France, at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. Stepanek earned a check for $264,000 for his fifth career title, and at 32 became the oldest winner of the ATP Washington Classic since 35 year old Jimmy Connors in 1988. The matches were held between July 31 and August 7, 2011 at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park in Washington DC. You can view photos from the entire tournament by clicking on the slideshow below. (All photos by Jeff Malet). [gallery ids="100255,106794,106799,106804,106809,106814,106819,106824,106829,106834,106789,106784,106855,106851,106759,106847,106764,106843,106769,106774,106779,106839" nav="thumbs"]

Thousands Cheer bin Laden’s Death at White House (photo gallery)

July 26, 2011

The announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a spontaneous celebration at the north gate of the White House with chants of USA USA and the National Anthem. Midnight to 3 AM on May 1-2, 2011. To view additional photos in high def, Click Here. (All photos by Jeff Malet) [gallery ids="99662,105719,105724,105729,105734,105739,105744,105749,105754,105759,105764,105769,105774,105779,105784,105789,105794,105714,105709,105649,105815,105811,105654,105807,105803,105659,105664,105669,105674,105679,105684,105689,105694,105699,105704,105799" nav="thumbs"]

White House Correspondents’ Dinner photo gallery


The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington DC Hilton is the place where politicians, news correspondents and Hollywood types mingle. For any photographer, the attraction is irrisistable. Our camera followed the invitees to the Hilton and then to the big MSNBC afterparty at the Italian Embassy. April 30, 2011. To view additional photos in high def, Click Here. (All photos by Jeff Malet) [gallery ids="106009,105944,105939,105934,105929,105924,105919,105914,105909,105904,105949,105954,105959,106004,105999,105994,105989,105984,105979,105974,105969,105964,105899,105894,105889,105824,106013,105819,106017,105814,106021,105809,106025,105804,105829,105834,105839,105884,105879,105874,105869,105864,105859,105854,105849,105844,99663" nav="thumbs"]

July 4 in Washington D.C. (photo gallery)


View photos below of the Fourth of July Festivities in Washington DC.
The National Independence Day Parade and Fireworks over the Washington Monument.
Plus a performance by the US Army 3rd Infantry “The Old Guard” Fife and Drum Corps, and a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives.
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