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Updates on Ward 3E’s July 25th Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Meeting

Around The City, Featured, News & Politics / Albanie Lloyd

On July 25th, Ward 3E’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions met virtually to discuss the future developments of the American University Park, Tenleytown, and Friendship Heights areas. Officers in attendance included Vice Chair Matthew Cohen, Secretary Amy B. Hall, Chairperson Jonathan Bender, and Treasurer Tom Quinn. Here are some updates from the meeting: Updates on Crime District […]

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Brand and Sports Activism

Business, Featured, Sports / Myles Walker

Activism in the twenty-first century is unlike the activism of any previous era. Its most unique characteristic, of course, is the use of technology and social media to accomplish its goals. Surely, the Bolsheviks and Jacobins would’ve liked to have Instagram Live, but alas, thanks to social media, Internet search engines, and text messaging, the

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HR Records: A Mission in Music

Around The City, Arts & Culture, DC Culture, Featured / Myles Walker

Looking out like a sentinel over the interior of Brightwood Park’s HR Records is a complex and imposing mammoth of an art piece. Composed of acrylic, collaged images, found objects, polyurethane, vinyl, and cassette tapes, “33 and a Third of Soul” by local artist Ellington Robinson is as busy as it is meaningful. Naturally, the

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Ma’at Sunz: A Local Health and Wellness Company

Around The City, Black History, Business, DC Culture, Featured, Food & Drinks, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle /

Healthy living and healthy eating have always been trending topics in society. Despite this, eating what “tastes good” and doing what “feels good” have still been hard habits for many to break. According to a 2020 Center for American Progress, report, 13.8 percent of African Americans reported having fair or poor health compared with 8.3

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Toasting a Top-Notch Talent with Tunnel Vision

Around The City, Business, DC Culture, Featured /

Let’s get lost in thought. Your job is hosting a black-tie gala at an exclusive hotel. Celebrating the company’s successes with the coworkers that feels the most like family is highly important to you. Still, heavy reliance on a beauty troupe to make you feel the most beautiful you’ve ever been is just as vital.

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The Satirist’s Dilemma

Fake News, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

I wrote the first installment of the Fake News series in October of 2020. Both the name and timing of the series attest to my inspiration: being three surreal years deep into the presidency of Donald Trump, in which he spurned the “fake news” that criticized him while welcoming “alternative facts” that improved his image.

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How to Enjoy Summertime in DC

Around The City, Arts & Culture, DC Culture, Featured / Shane Cameron

We’ve just had the Summer Solstice and the summer season has officially started. It’s sunny and warm, so it’s a great opportunity to go outside and be active. Outdoor activity can actually be beneficial to your health. Spending time in the sunlight can also help improve your sleep and reduce depression symptoms. Great Places to

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Does Anyone Kneel Anymore?

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion, Sports / Myles Walker

The story of civil unrest in America is one of persistence. It is a story of long, slow, unflagging battle waged against the powers of persecution. Generation after generation finds themselves fighting for the same causes and celebrating each small victory along the stony road to the final, ultimate victory. The underserved, underrepresented masses of

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Black activist adjusting his tie in a crowd.

Is Cornel West the Philosopher King America Needs?

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

In Plato’s Republic, written in the fourth century BC, the philosopher posits that ideal and completely just governance can only be achieved beneath the rule of a “philosopher king,” a ruler who seeks truth through philosophical study. To Plato, only this type of ruler can be permanently in the service of justice because only this

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A Day in History: June 25th, 1990

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics /

Exploring the Parental Notification Law Adjusted for Minors Seeking Abortion In this day and age, with all the varying political perspectives and changing policies, it is important to take a step back and examine where we were in comparison to where we are today. A particularly highly debated topic, the laws around abortion have been something

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