In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,477 individual books were banned in schools. K-12 education is experiencing a rise in banned books. In 2000, only 378 unique titles were challenged in the United States. In 2022, up to 2,571 unique titles have been challenged. Recently, the children’s book publisher Scholastic went under fire for allowing teachers …
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” —Martin Luther King Jr. My reason for posting this article is driven by my passion for learning, education and bringing out the passion in others to strive for higher education. I …
We do not confine visual arts to just one genre, technique, or form of expression. They can be paintings, sculptures, film, or even photography that convey a variety of emotion and meaning through visual representation. I spoke and connected with with Uchenna Aduaka—a director, artist, and photographer—about his own journey getting into the visual arts, …
I spoke with Juanita Banks-Whittington on the importance of representation and diversity in writing. Being a self-published author, Juanita has paved her way to success being inspired by her own upbringing and family to write her children’s book, “I Love My Daddy.” I asked her how the influences in her life have contributed to her …
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A new sports-themed restaurant called Sports & Social has recently opened, bringing a new vibe to the popular DC nightlife scene. They hosted their grand opening on Oct. 27. With the mix of the upper echelon members of the DC community and regular sports fans, the restaurant gave a glimpse into how they will give …
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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This past year, there has been a war on the art of drag. Multiple states have made an attempt to ban drag in public spaces. The hatred for drag has always been present, but it has now blown up as a huge conversation. The topic of transgenderism and drag has become a talking point in …
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Issues like solitary confinement and record expungement have long plagued the African-American community. The roots of these issues run deeper than just affecting the individuals taking on these burdens. The roots trickle down to their mothers, fathers, children, and in some cases their entire family. Luckily, a local organization–DC Justice Lab–works to research, organize, and …
DC Justice Lab: Fighting to Evolve the District’s Criminal Justice System Read More »
Currently there are less than 150 professional Black women pilots in the U.S. that hold airline transport pilot, commercial, military or certificated flight instructor certificates. These women make up less than 1% of all professional pilots in the U.S. In this post, I want to honor some of the most amazing women who have been …
