A new trend commonly referred to as “teen takeovers” has drawn increasing attention across Washington, D.C. This trend is not a dance or TikTok challenge. In fact, it has the potential to end in arrest. In these gatherings, large groups of young people organize through social media, meeting in public spaces throughout the city. While […]
Teen Takeovers Raise a Bigger Question: Where Do D.C.’s Youth Belong? Read More »
What is beauty? How do we, as a culture, define what’s beautiful? How does the dominant culture impact beauty standards? Toni Morrison explores these questions of beauty in her haunting and timeless novel, The Bluest Eye. In it, the prolific writer and Howard alum draws tells the story of a young Black girl named Pecola
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In Part One of my previous article, I discussed mental health as it relates to older adults. Now, let’s dive into Part Two – Mental Health and The Great Divide Across Generations Part 2: X Y, Z, Alpha/Beta. Taking care of our mental health is important throughout the various stages of life. To provide context,
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Recently, I read an essay written by Emily S. Lin and Marshall Ganz about democracy in the age of AI that drew upon the intersection of emerging technologies and existentialism in literature. In capturing that reckoning, the authors crafted the essential question: “As the makers of AI, how will we keep AI from unmaking us?” Innovation
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On Thursday, June 11, ANC 2G hosted its monthly community meeting to discuss community concerns and hear updates from city officials. A top concern among community members and commissioners was the June 7 early morning shooting at the 1300 block of 6th Street NW. Shootings and Homicide Prior to the June 7 incident, another shooting occurred
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There are three acres of lush greenery tucked away uphill at the intersection of 27th and Q Street. But this isn’t just a forgotten path of city parkland. It’s home to the UNESCO-designated Mt. Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries, just as much a place for the living as it is a place for
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In a declining economy, and a tumultuous social and political climate, there’s a lot of discourse on what people need to build healthy communities. The idea of a Third Place was introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, and is defined as “a space for informal, free social interaction, essential to democracy.” He argued that people must
D.C. is known as the political heart of the United States. Home to the White House, Congress, and countless other historic institutions, the culture of the city is deeply intertwined with local policymaking. It came as little surprise when Washington, D.C. recorded the highest youth voter turnout in the nation in 2024. A staggering 73.2%
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Each generation has dealt with technological advances at what they would have considered an accelerated pace. The Greatest Generation went from horse and buggy to ushering in the Atomic Age. Baby Boomers went from rotary dial phones to commercial space travel. These technological changes created a level of hysteria about how they were going to
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I started documenting the H Street-Benning Road corridor last April when plans were announced for the Washington Commanders return to RFK Stadium. While many residents celebrated the team’s return, I couldn’t stop thinking about the price tag—and the possibility that another major development project would accelerate the displacement of longtime residents. The H Street Corridor
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