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NEWS & POLITICS
DC Justice Lab: Fighting to Evolve the District’s Criminal Justice System
Issues like solitary confinement and record expungement have long plagued the African-American community. The roots of these issues run deeper than just affecting the individuals
Touching the Sky: Women Take Flight
Currently there are less than 150 professional Black women pilots in the U.S. that hold airline transport pilot, commercial, military or certificated flight instructor certificates.
Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black and Brown Boys
The crisis with our Black and Brown boys continues to exist. Their life trajectories are crippled by intergenerational trauma caused by implicit bias and systemic
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Making D.C. Black Again: Addressing the Effects of Gentrification in the District
Gentrification is defined as the process by which neglected, low-income, underdeveloped urban communities start to see a rapid influx in their communities’ development, resulting in
Continuing the Dream? Not Really…
August 26, 2023 If this was the continuation of the dream, wake me up now! After five hours of bloviated speeches and 90-degree heat, I
Give Grace to New Graduates, Please
Six months ago, I assumed that by now I’d be a few months into my first “big girl” position – accustomed to learning the ropes
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FAKE NEWS
Fake News: Cash Codie
Grammy nominated rapper Cash Codie, whose real name is Cody Mason, will no longer be hosting the American Music Awards next month after being accused
Fake News: Lee-Saw
Recent statements by Maryland governor and Democratic presidential candidate Antonia Lee, along with some help from a particular newspaper of record, have accidentally spawned the
Fake News: Hardy Trucks
Industry leading truck manufacturer Hardy Truck and Motor Company has lost influence with much of its consumer base after a string of poorly received marketing
ART & CULTURE
Representation in Writing: Juanita Banks-Whittington
I spoke with Juanita Banks-Whittington on the importance of representation and diversity in writing. Being a self-published author, Juanita has paved her way to success
Don’t Mute DC: CEO Utilizes Go-Go Culture to Uplift District’s Youth
The lack of adequate support for the District’s youth has been an ongoing issue. Cutbacks on school programs, and more recently a lack of adequate
The First Ever Drag Queen was From Washington, D.C.
This past year, there has been a war on the art of drag. Multiple states have made an attempt to ban drag in public spaces.
Diveristy in writing matters
