Posts Tagged ‘D.C.’
Veterans rally to defend democracy
I was on the National Mall as hundreds of veterans rallied to defend democracy, calling for action against Trump. With federal layoffs hitting veterans hard and political tensions rising, veterans may be critical in a growing effort to mobilize bipartisan opposition to the Trump-administration.
Read MoreRESPIRAR community advisor files motion to protect Farmworker Protection Rule
In this blog post, I cover efforts to intervene on a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Labor to stop the new Farmworker Protection Rule from going into effect.
Read MoreSupreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine: a potential threat to worker safety and federal authority
In this blog, I cover the RESPIRAR Project’s response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine.
Read MoreCelebrating anniversaries of partnership
While working on this feature for East of the River, I had the opportunity to learn about executive director, Philip Pannell, and his work with the Anacostia Coordinating Council as ACC celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Read MoreLittle Amal brings visibility and hope to Anacostia Neighborhood
I was working on another story when I stumbled upon a 12-foot puppet, known as Little Amal, as she made her way through Anacostia. My write-up was published in the Afro.
Read MoreWe are ‘absolutely’ in a crime emergency, council member Robert White says, as he introduces public safety bill
Council member-at-large Robert White introduces Whole Government Response to Crime Act of 2023 in response to ongoing public safety concerns.
Read MoreHow JBRF navigates biases in grantmaking
Navigating biases in grantmaking is not easy, but it is imperative. In this blog, I dive into JBRF’s approach.
Read MoreTrust-based philanthropy: empowering community members to drive solutions
This piece delves into the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation’s trust-based philanthropy approach, and the origins of Black Women Thriving East of the River.
Read MoreD.C. neighborhood isn’t breathing easy | The Washington Post
I’m quoted in this perspective piece written by The Washington Post reporter Courtland Milloy as part of my work in Buzzard Point with Rhonda Hamilton and Kari Fulton.
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