Few times bring larger crowds to Washington than Cherry Blossom season. For locals, Cherry Blossom season is a hectic time, and localized community celebration feels distant from the crowds of I “heart” DC shirts, cherry blossom bucket hats and couples trying to get the perfect selfie with blossoms in the background. At the March meeting of […]
Beyond the Tidal Basin: The Best Cherry Blossom Events for Locals Read More »
After a COVID-induced and remodeling hiatus, the DCTV Studios held a soft reopening last week at Brooks Mansion on 901 Newton Street in Northeast Washington. The Studio Opening Mixer was more of a reunion as current and former members gathered to take a firsthand look at the new studios. It was not only an opportunity
The journey of carrying a child is often described as one of the most beautiful moments in a woman’s life. Yet in America, for many Black women, it has become one of the most vulnerable and dangerous experiences. The maternal mortality rate is 3.5 times higher for Black women than for white women. It is
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Washington is a city transient to many; a political town where people come and go with the waves of new administrations. But one thing that still anchors its heartbeat is its sound: Go-Go music. A rhythm so unmistakable it has been passed down for 50 years. “I actually grew up wanting to be a Go-Go
Raised on Rhythm: Frank ‘Scooby’ Sirius Reflects on a Life in Go-Go Read More »
Watch our amazing interview of Home Rule Records founder and co-owner: https://youtu.be/P75qoVw6G-w?si=DiaxilIEsiJ9Lz8x Coming soon on DCTV!
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I’ve struggled recently with the question of why African chiefs or leaders allowed the transatlantic slave trade to continue if they knew how horrific the conditions were that their people were being cast into. I figured the word had to have reached them at some point and they would have decided not to participate. Regardless
Were Africans Trading Slaves the Ultimate Betrayal? Read More »
Among the neighborhoods in Washington DC, Chinatown is uniquely situated in Chinese American culture while also operating as the home of Washington sports teams and a bustling metro stop. Chinatown welcomes visitors with the iconic Friendship Archway on 7th and H Street. From summer concerts to the winter holiday market, the neighborhood is busy year-round
DC Revisits Chinatown Design Guidelines, Stirring Debate Over Culture and Identity Read More »
Every corner of U Street seems to light up on Friday and Saturday nights as college crowds pour into bars flashing fake IDs. Lines of regulars gather at long-standing bars, clubs where local artists make their debuts at DC9 and the 9:30 club. U Street brings vibrant energy to Northwest DC, but with that vibrant
Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life Read More »
Proximity and passion for politics are part of the culture of The George Washington University student body. GW topped the list of schools that produce congressional staffers, according to data compiled by LegBranch. If you go out to a trivia night, be sure to know your current events, and if you’re at a party with
Veep and The Hill Intern Read More »
Since the beginning of time, oral traditions have been cryptic lessons to help one through life. Instead of folklore, many black people adopted poetry. A potent tool for communicating feelings, ideas, and experiences. For many, poetry serves as a way to preserve culture, celebrate love, mourn loss, and connect through the trials and triumphs of
Love That Outlives Us: Black Love Across Generations Read More »
