Photos Courtesy of People Magazine and Netflix When They See Us and the Dangers of White Feminism I usually try to steer clear of films about Black and Brown suffering. Partially because it often gives this sense of “That was back then. These things don’t still happen.” The other reason is because I actually …
This year’s NBA Finals have not lived up to all of the hype and entertainment that I have personally hoped for. I say this because the Toronto Raptors with the help of mainly Kawhi Leonard, have been making easy work of the three-time champs, the Golden State Warriors, more difficult. Now, granted the Warriors have …
Best friends are acquired during various stages in life. The relationship can occur during childhood, during teenage years or at adulthood. It can occur at any point in your life where you identify the one person who has your best interest at heart and who knows everything about you to the point where you even …
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 out of every 5 Americans experiences a mental health issue in any given year. But even though individualized treatment can improve outcomes and quality of life for these individuals, fully 60% of them won\’t seek treatment. Why is this so? Social stigma is a likely contributing …
Today, while looking through a magazine, I saw a segment on ‘family portraits”. These photos reminded me that summertime is quickly approaching, and family reunions will be taking place. I thought about how a friend recently told me that she wasn’t attending her family reunion because she “can’t stand her cousin because she slept with …
I was taught early in life that giving back to the community in which I lived; grew up in and impacted, was a requirement. My parents were my first role model of volunteerism. My mother was one of the original founders of the local chapter of 100 Black Women; and she also volunteered at the …
When the male species discusses abortion and decides what can or cannot take place with the female species body in the event of rape, incest; or other circumstance of an unwanted pregnancy; I’m appalled by the audacity of a false sense of entitlement on the man’s part. A woman’s body is private and what she …
Next Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:00am Location: Model Cities Senior Wellness Center, 1901 Evarts Street, NE WDC 20018 Details: Connect.DC will teach seniors how to troubleshoot their devices. Seniors can bring their devices (e.g. laptops and tablets), and our team will provide quick tips and tricks to repair minor issues. […]
04Jun 2019 by cmmcduffie Legislation comes as the growing #DontMuteDC movement calls for respect for Go-Go and the culture of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. — Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie introduced the Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act of 2019. In addition to amending the official D.C. code to […]
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser proclaimed June 2019 as Immigrant Heritage Month, kicking off the month with a community celebration. At the event, Mayor Bowser awarded financial support to several District residents who are going through the naturalization process. “Washington, DC is a stronger and more vibrant city because of […]
