Marion "Christopher" Barry's family told NBC 4 News that his death was drug-related.
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…
Sad news out of Washington DC came across the wires early Sunday morning as it was announced that former Mayor Marion Barry died Sunday at the age of  78. His family said in statement that Barry died shortly after midnight at the United Medical Center, after having been released from Howard University Hospital on Saturday. […]
Former Washington D.C. mayor, Marion Barry set the record straight about his 1990 drug arrest on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. Barry’s new book, Mayor…
The former mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry (pictured) began on the right foot in life as a scrupulous activist who worked hard to plot…
Once again, Marion Barry is in the headlines for all of the wrong reasons. This time, the former four-time D.C. mayor was caught race-baiting on…
Eddie Murphy is prepping to play former Washington, DC mayor Marion Barry in a drama to be directed by Spike Lee. Barry had two runs as mayor of DC from 1979-1991 and from 1995-1999, and made national news when he was caught smoking crack cocaine in 1990. Despite the scandal, Barry was able to get […]
