Originally posted Feb 12, 2021 The increase in demand for more Black films has been fascinating to experience. Even with the influx of films, one question still remains: where are the films of Black people just existing? The content that does not include themes of police brutality, trauma, racism, gang life, or slavery. The latest […]
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The Thunderbirds were the feature attraction at the Joint Base Andrews Air Show this weekend. The photos here are just a glimpse of the aerial acrobatics they and other aviators performed. Truly a treat for all ages.
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I was in Ward 8 this Saturday when this mural jumped off the wall at me. We’ll pursue the meaning and the artist in a future post but I felt compelled to share this image based on the impact it had on me. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this mural embodies the
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Originally posted Jun 30, 2020 Any shopper knows that the beginning of spring means the premiere of new styles. Gone are the frumpy monotone sweaters and jeans. In with the lightweight fabrics and beautiful prints. Spring/Summer is hands down my favorite season to shop because the possibilities are endless. It is so easy to mix
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The DC Voice is excited to announce the return of Undie-Fined Moments! Over the next few weeks, we will be re-posting a number of the articles that adorned this website in anticipation of Undie-fined Moments return to The DC Voice. Welcome back! Originally posted – September 3, 2020 Recently, a tweet went viral that read
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Reporting by Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY Network MASSANGANO, Angola – As the sun beat down on us, we slowly walked down the dirt path, stirring up red dust as we headed toward the centuries-old fort atop a hill here. The chatter hushed. The 21 of us understood the gravity of the moment. We dreaded
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Reporting by Saman Shafiq and Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY Network With students back in school and pumpkin-flavored treats returning to menus, the end of summer, unofficially marked by Labor Day, is here. During the three-day Labor Day weekend, many Americans will travel, shop for deals online and in-store and maybe sneak in one final visit
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Reporting by Mike Snider, USA TODAY / Network Labor Day weekend is a time of travel for some, while others may gather with family or friends closer to home. Observed annually on the first Monday of September, Labor Day was founded to commemorate the contributions of the labor movement. Some places, including post offices and banks are
Reporting by Prince J. Grimes, For The Win / For The Win USA TODAY Network Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Win. I want to use this morning’s newsletter to talk about John Wall, who announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. Because as a local to the Washington, D.C., area, it
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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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