2017

Councilmember McDuffie\’s Contracting Resolutions Promise On Time Payments

Amazon generated much buzz in the District last Thursday on its pursuit to find a second headquarters. The Jeff Bezos buzz, could possibly create many job opportunities for District residents. Governing officials in the Wilson Building, such as Councilmember McDuffie are adjusting for the market shift either way Amazon stays or goes. Hey, the District is already the home …

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It\’s Festival Time in the City

Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 / By

When your Ward\’s radius is the largest area in the District, there\’s no problem when it comes to logistics for event planning in Ward 5. This past weekend many District residents and beyond had the opportunity to walk down H Street DC and just enjoy the scene. It wasn’t the typical day on H Street …

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Fenty Beauty\’s Success and What It Means for POC

Undie-Fined Moments / By Undie-Fined

Photo courtesy of Fenty Beauty and Sephora The Fenty Beauty launch was a success. A huge congratulations is in order for Rihanna. Her launch of Fenty Beauty last Friday nearly broke the internet. The launch included lip gloss, contour sticks, brushes and highlighters. However, the star of the show is the foundation. She launched FORTY …

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Last Call, Resolutions. Quick Check-In.

Undie-Fined Moments / By Undie-Fined

Have you kept your New Year\’s Resolutions? Sometimes a moment of reflection is necessary to see where you went wrong and how you can improve. This morning, I saw a meme that read “Learn to rest, not quit” which got me thinking. What about the resolutions made in January? Everyone looks forward to a new …

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If Not Plus, Then What?

Undie-Fined Moments / By Undie-Fined

Terminology makes a big difference One thing that definitely divides the plus size community is the term “Plus Size.” People either love it or they hate it. I personally don’t mind the term. If companies are going to market to us specifically, they need something to let us know that. However, I …

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A New Model By Ashley Graham: Book Review

Undie-Fined Moments / By Undie-Fined

A New Model Book Cover Courtesy of Dey Street Books Ashley Graham For those that don’t know, Ashley Graham is a plus size model, fashion designer, TV personality, and body positivity advocate. As the first plus size model to cover the Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, she has quickly become the \”It\” girl of the plus …

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The Desk Is Dusty In This Digital Media Era

Around The City, Mindy Jo News / By

Recently, a manifesto or memo was released on Twitter generating much buzz. The memo agenda was centered around \”gender identity\” and company culture. And in no time causing a catastrophic controversy. The 10-page report analyzed genders and how they correlate in the company culture. In a world of tech, which we currently live, who doesn\’t …

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Cultural Appropriation: \’Maybe\’ is Not Enough

Undie-Fined Moments / By Undie-Fined

Photo by Hype Williams/InStyle Cultural Appropriation If you follow fashion like I do, you probably remember Marc Jacobs’ 2017 fashion show. He sent White models down the runway in dreadlocks. Also, in 2015 he sent White models down the runway in bantu knots, which were renamed “mini buns.” As a result of the 2017 …

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Mural Update

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How Many More #Hashtags Will Say Their Name?

Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 / By

Can the killing of melanin men and women in America be categorized as a national mental health crisis, or systematic suppression? Or is this being bias to the fact that police officers kill Caucasian males and females at the same rate, but it doesn\’t generate the buzz and misses major headlines. It is obvious that …

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