Arts & 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 being inspired by her own upbringing and family to write her children’s book, “I Love My Daddy.” I asked her how the influences in her life have contributed to her …
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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 resources and mismanagement, reflect the neglect prevalent in our community. In response, community leaders like Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White have visited facilities like the Youth Service Center in Washington, …
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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. The hatred for drag has always been present, but it has now blown up as a huge conversation. The topic of transgenderism and drag has become a talking point in …
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Inspiring ‘Reel Unity’ Through the Baltimore International Black Film Festival
Kenneth Moore Jr., director and founder of the Baltimore International Black Film Festival, has spent over ten years providing an annual celebration for early-career and experienced filmmakers with multi-day screenings and an awards ceremony. Within two years of the festival’s foundation, the number of films submitted increased nearly eight times the ten shared at the …
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Stellar Con: Black Content Creators & Their Vision
My first Stellar Con in Bel Air, Maryland didn’t disappoint. It included a diversity of its artists, guest speakers, and writers who sought to connect with the local community. I had the opportunity to meet and speak to multiple vendors showcasing their artistic vision and contributions within the comic book community. These contributions always aim …
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Howard Student Hosts the Second Screening of “The Burn Documentary”
Quaran Ahmad, a Senior Architecture Major attending Howard University, recently hosted the second premier of The Burn Documentary. The premier took place at Tour De Force located in Northwest D.C. It featured many DMV creatives and Howard students in attendance. With Ahmad being the director of the documentary this film just adds to the long list of …
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“Y’all Don’t Hear Me Tho…”
The Lizzo Debacle From her own Yitty clothing line designed for big bodies or big “grrrls,” to becoming an advocate for Black artists expressing their sexuality, Lizzo–or Melissa Jefferson–has taken the world by storm in a variety of transformative ways. However, people predict that this artist’s climb to stardom has come crashing down around her …
27 Years of Celebration: The Baltimore County African American Festival
On September 16th in Towson Maryland, the 27th annual African American Cultural Festival was celebrated. With R&B star Musiq Soulchild headlining the performances, the festival had many events and vendors for all ages to enjoy from 10pm to 7pm. The festival is held for families and all ethnic backgrounds to celebrate African American culture. The …
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Why Women are Running the Music Industry Right Now
The summer of 2023 was the season of women. Women dominated the charts all summer from Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town” and SZA’s “Snooze,” to Sexyy Red’s “Skeyee.” For the first time ever, the nominees for the MTV Music Video Awards Artist of the Year were all women. Nominees included Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, Shakira, …
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