In an unusual twist of events, the most controversial personality at a John D. Seevers reelection rally was not John D. Seevers himself. This time around—specifically Saturday, October 13 in Atlanta, Georgia—it was Atlanta-bred and internationally-renowned rapper 2 Nice, who gave both a performance and an official endorsement for President Seevers. “I ain’t even gon’ […]
DC Voice contributor Branson Brooks had the opportunity to speak with Derek Gray, an archivist at the People’s Archive at the D.C. Public Library. He specializes in the African American experience throughout the district. During their conversation, Gray talked about his riveting book “The NAACP in Washington DC: From Jim Crow to Home Rule” while
I first heard about Love Island about a year ago, during Season 6 of the U.S. version. The show originated in the UK—now in its twelfth season—but didn’t gain real momentum in the U.S. until recently. Out of curiosity and a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out), I decided to tune in. I wasn’t
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The unprecedentedly undemocratic presidency of Donald Trump is threatening to hit a new autocratic, dystopian low, and Washington, DC has unfortunately found itself squarely in his crosshairs. For months, Trump and his congressional cronies have been hellbent on scaling back the District’s autonomy and forcing its local government to bend to his selfish, stupid will.
Our DC Voice journalist, Ty’Keria La’Shea, had the opportunity to interview Made With Love founder, Alina Liao, a proud daughter of immigrants and a mental health advocate. They discussed Liao’s inspiration to create Made With Love, the difficulties that come with being a child of immigrants and breakdown how Liao has been able to utilize
Many immigrants leave their countries in the hope of finding their American Dream. Yet new laws have created a sense of worry that the “American Dream” has died. There is a 100 percent chance every day you walk the neighborhoods of D.C that there will be an immigrant. Whether that person is first or second
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It has been nearly three decades since an NFL game was played within the limits of Washington, DC. On December 22, 1996, the Washington Redskins played what would be their final game at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 37-10. RFK, known as District of Columbia Stadium
Days with a heat index of more than 100 degrees are becoming increasingly common in the summer months as the climate crisis continues to run its course. Just this summer in D.C., we have already seen a record number of hot days and experienced a heat wave. It’s barely mid-July. In the District’s Ward 1, where
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This month I attended World Pride in DC with my friends. Growing up in a more conservative town, identifying as bisexual was never something I felt comfortable boasting about. But since starting college in D.C. (which according to the William Institute, has the highest percentage of LGBTQ adults than all 50 states), I haven’t just
