Flying Fishes in Bloomingdale
The fish were flying in Bloomingdale\’s breeze.
2019
The Kellen Winslow Trial
The Kellen Winslow Trial Starcks Recently, former University of Miami star Kellen Winslow Jr. was accused of and found guilty of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year in north San Diego. This is very unsettling considering the success that this man has had over his life and career. The former pro bowler was at
Why Tourist Bypass D.C.
When Mark de Kubber of the Netherlands visited the United States in 2017, he never made it to the District of Columbia. Like most Europeans, de Kubber, who has spent time exploring destinations on just about every continent, bypassed the nation’s capital and headed straight to New York City. When asked why he decided to forgo
The Wishful Wizards
5/28/2019 The Washington Wizards front office has taken an interest in the young point-guard Lonzo Ball. This is intriguing news looking at the Wizards, their roster, and their franchise star John Wall. The Wizards are seeking to trade all-star shooting guard Bradley Beal in exchange for the young point guard. In doing so, this
The Lost Angeles Lakers
5/27/2019 The endless saga surrounding the Lakers and their problems and drama is finally over if you consider the beginning the end. The franchise that now has missed the postseason six consecutive years, are still continuing to go downhill even after the season considering the dilemmas and debacles the front office and management have been
What Exactly Is Perceived When They See Us?
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
Will Kawhi End the Warriors Dynasty?
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
What is a best friend?
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
Mental Health Services—How Does D.C. Stack Up?
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
Re-Uniting before the Family Reunion
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