First published: May 5, 2023 April marks World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. It is a time to get a better understanding of what individuals in the community face. It also lets us explore the deeper and more positive aspects that being a part of the community can bring. Whether you know of someone, are […]
Developing Deeper Connections Between the Community and DC Government Sheika Reid, local Ward 1 native, grew up in Columbia Heights and was born to parents looking to uplift not only their family, but also their community. This fueled Reid’s determination to service the underserved and to do everything she could to shine a light on
Politics, Virtue, and the Role of the State in Islamic Thought The first political philosopher to propose a philosophical method for examining political and religious occurrences was Abu Nasr Farabi, a well-known philosopher of the 10th century. Tahsil al-Sa’adah, al-Siyasat al-Madaniyyah, al-Fusul al-Madani, and Mabadi Ara’i Ahl-i Madinah al-Fadilah are some of his published works.
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In the relentless pursuit of educational excellence, teachers face an array of formidable challenges as they endeavor to impart exceptional instruction and cultivate young minds. From the ceaseless burden of administrative tasks to the overwhelming weight of workloads, these tenacious educators find themselves pushed to their limits. Yet, a beacon of hope emerges in the
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Healthy living and healthy eating have always been trending topics in society. Despite this, eating what “tastes good” and doing what “feels good” have still been hard habits for many to break. According to a 2020 Center for American Progress, report, 13.8 percent of African Americans reported having fair or poor health compared with 8.3
Let’s get lost in thought. Your job is hosting a black-tie gala at an exclusive hotel. Celebrating the company’s successes with the coworkers that feels the most like family is highly important to you. Still, heavy reliance on a beauty troupe to make you feel the most beautiful you’ve ever been is just as vital.
Dr. Sally Ride’s Journey to Space and the Rise of Women in Exploration In a world where breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings has become the norm, it’s essential to reflect on the trailblazers who paved the way for the remarkable progress we see today. On June 18, 1983, Dr. Sally Ride, a brilliant physicist
I found myself deadlocked in a phantom of art Each piece narrated an illusion of attraction My vision, lucid, I followed the appeal of my heart It led me to a diamond, caged by the eyes of them Their eyes glistened in your light A saying taught in the rings of Arabian poets, “You see
Humans are incapacitated with unalienable emotions of love, happiness, contentment, and empathy, yet; it harbors seeds of hatred, cruelty, and bitterness. The current society we find ourselves in has experienced thousands of years of globalization through empires, dynasties, trade, and teachings. Along the line, our history books have narrated endless accounts of ethnic cleansing, brutal
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In my slumber, the devil spoke to me In my ears, he sang our melody You were the tune, I was the rhymes You were the stars, I was the night’s chimes We shared a devil, his eyes allured with drops of rain Flooding our gates with a catastrophe of sadness– illness I wished to
