DC Culture

Live with Branson Brooks – Matthew Green: District Running Collective

DC Voice contributor Branson Brooks linked up with District Running Collective co-founder Matt Green at the crew’s Union Market meetup spot. From DRC’s early days to the upcoming District 19 race, they talked about the evolution of the run club, the current state of running in DC, and how global shifts are affecting the sport.

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Go-go music museum and cafe.

Don’t Mute DC: CEO Utilizes Go-Go Culture to Uplift District’s Youth

The lack of adequate support for the District’s youth has been an ongoing issue. Cutbacks on school programs, and more recently a lack of adequate resources and mismanagement, reflect the neglect prevalent in our community. In response, community leaders like Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White have visited facilities like the Youth Service Center in Washington,

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Colorful row houses with parked cars.

Making D.C. Black Again: Addressing the Effects of Gentrification in the District

Gentrification is defined as the process by which neglected, low-income, underdeveloped urban communities start to see a rapid influx in their communities’ development, resulting in a new community. This community becomes unaffordable to its current residents, further resulting in the displacement of its community members who are replaced by wealthy newcomers who can afford such

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Person walking past foggy house at night.

The Haunted Houses of Washington, D.C. and How They Connect to Slavery

As a Black Marylander, I have heard all types of stories about slaves haunting many parts of the DMV area. Maryland is technically part of the South and did participate in slavery. The stories I’ve been told were always about the restless souls of African-American slaves who didn’t make it to freedom. Their spirits were

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S-N-S Hobbies store sign.

S-N-S Hobbies: Inspiration, Foundation, and Nostalgia 

Kojo Cross, owner of S-N-S Hobbies, does not just run a Black-owned toy store in Washington, D.C. He brings meaning to the words “inspiration, foundation and nostalgia.” Cross has utilized his childhood inspiration–watching his father’s entrepreneurship come to fruition–learning early on that what he liked mattered, and that he could pair that with something that

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Man in mask at political protest.

Shedrick Pelt: Documenting the Quintessence of Washington D.C.

Shedrick Pelt–40-year-old, photographer, publisher, graphic designer, and activist–uses his lens to capture historical moments showcasing Black pride, community support, and activism. Whether it be capturing local protests for affordable rent, celebratory events in the District, or attending fundraising events with climate activists to capture organized disruption, Pelt is there. Accountability and Commitment to Community  Pelt

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