DMV native and graduate of American University Kermit Washington (he went on to play in the league in the 70s) is on a hunger strike. Yes, you read it correctly...a hunger strike. He's trying to raise money and awareness for his organization, Project Contact.
The founder of Project Contact, the organization started as a training exchange between East Africa and the U.S. Now, the organization gives medical care relief to the children in Africa.
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