Happy New Year! Happy Birthday! Let’s get turnt up! TGIF! It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! How about a nightcap? Or, I have a glass of wine before bed! Sounds familiar? These words are used to express anticipation for a party or event, and times when people may indulge in alcohol. There’s nothing wrong with having a […]
We’ve all been there. The clock strikes twelve, we scream “happy new year” with loved ones and familiar faces around. We toast to a new year and a new sense of self. Slipping into our beds, too tired to bother cleaning up, our minds linger on all the goals we have planned for the new
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We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance, by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson is one of the most compelling narratives of the Black experience I have read. The fact that she relays it from the perspectives of strong, defiant Black women is even more compelling. Black resistance typically conjures up visions of Denmark Vasey, Nat
Around Monday, October 20, 2025, or Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the total demolition of the West Wing began. Being a native Washingtonian, I’ve watched that whole strip of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue change. Before we go any further, there is a weird irony that took place. On October 13, 1792, the cornerstone of the White House
October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women may ask themselves, “What does that mean to me?” Or they may say, “My girls are just fine. I’m still young!” I don’t want to know. Or, I don’t have any symptoms! Well, I say, if you love your girls, check them regularly! Last month, I
Washington, DC, September 24, 2025 — DC Fashion Week kicks off its 43rd season, making it the nation’s capital’s longest-running fashion tradeshow. Ean Williams, the founder and executive director, was recently featured in Forbes Magazine and was the 2025 recipient of the DMV Community Awards for Fashion Icon, the R.I.S.E Fashion Icon Award, and the
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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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DC Voice contributor Cynthia Cutler followed up her July article Ward 4 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner at Risk of Losing Position with a compelling interview with Ward 4’s ANC Commissioner Abel Amene.
For several weekends I covered every ward in Washington D.C. passing out flyers to promote the DC Voice’s Summer Essay Contest–from churches to libraries, and even strangers on the street. I would even have given one to the National Guard … if I could find one. So, my question is, if they took over D.C.,
The DC Voice is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey: for the first time in our 14-year history, we have been officially approved as a media member for DC Fashion Week! This exciting development marks a new chapter for our publication and underscores our commitment to elevating the stories, voices, and creativity
