Back in 2013, before Presidential contender Donald Trump thought about building up walls targeted to protect the Mexican boarder, reporter Mindy Jo had a conversation with Rev. Jesse Jackson to understand if it\’s necessary that American\’s be forced to learn Spanish. With many forces beyond our control these days, Spanish isn\’t so bad, after all we […]
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The cards were stacked high Friday, May 13th at DC Stadium Armory when RocNation presented throne boxing with most in attendance anticipating to see hometown hero, Hernandez-Harrison defeat Dallas, Jr. Before the main event Sam Crossed defeated Damion Reed in a packed action four round bout fight. In round two Crossed delivered many body shots
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Apa Kabar? means \”how are you\” in the Indonesian language. Now sound it out, give it a try! The month of May honors Asian American Pacific Islanders, and three years ago, reporter Mindy Jo had the opportunity to visit Jakarta Indonesia, Bali and many other provinces. While visiting Jakarta Indonesia, she was approached by young
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It\’s been exactly three years and two days since I last visited Indonesia, and in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month I thought it would be tremendous to share my journey to the Unknown. Why Indonesia you might ask? It\’s quite simple. While attending the University of the District of Columbia, my colleague
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Is it true? The old cliche \”April showers bring May flowers.\” But this Winter-Spring-Summer mix is making residents reconsider attending their ANC neighborhood meetings. This past Wednesday night, 5A ANC held their neighborhood community meeting at the Community College of the District of Columbia-Backus location. Those in attendance were excited, even asking one of the commissioners\’
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It was a rather sunny start on Thursday morning in the nation\’s capitol, however once the noon hour approached it felt like the universe had shift and the clouds would surface only to follow the news Prince Rogers Nelson has passed away. In that very moment the world felt bamboozled since the radical man had
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Growing up in the nation\’s capitol had it moments, and challenges, but DC is the city where only the strong survive; and those skills were often applied on a daily basis. Although many opportunities and resources were available, some children still wanted to find trouble. Others wanted alternative after-school outlets other than getting caught up in trouble.
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Many people from all over the U.S. gathered near Columbus Circle at Union Station to march to the US Capitol to take back their democracy. Democracy Spring has organized \”Sit in with Thousands. Save Democracy for Millions.\” This nonviolent action will last until April 18 with yesterday\’s sit-in arrest reaching over 400. Those arrest on
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As a reporter you\’re supposed to keep a neutral stance in your approach to telling a story, however remain factual. Well, I would just like to say \”off the record,\” silently I was cheering for Robert Easter, Jr. It was something about his smile that really made me pay attention to him. Just give a
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There was definitely a buzz surrounding the Adrien Broner vs. Ashley Theophane boxing match which generated a large crowd Friday, April 1, 2016 at the DC Stadium Armory. The day and moment had finally arrived to see who would last four, six, eight or twelve rounds. During the last press conference, Ashley Theophane stated \”I\’ve
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