This is an important question which requires some critical decision making and involves much logistics and coordination at federal levels. The starting point could possibly be to exam the Declaration of...
Archive - April 2019
See the Amazing, Brilliant Person in Front of You!
Earlier this month The DC Voice published an article called “Inclusion and Self Determination for all“, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. It highlighted some of the myths and misunderstandings that...
Happy To Be Here
Business Insider writer Jessica Liebman posted a now viral article about how she never hires anyone that doesn’t send a thank you email. It sparked a debate across the interwebs because in the “age of technology” it is...
Plus Privilege
As with all communities, the plus size industry has a very specific hierarchy. Size 10-12 women are at the top. Followed by hourglass and pear-shaped women of various sizes. Apple-shaped women over the size of 18 fall...
The Washington Post Recognizes DCPS Educator as Teacher of the Year
Retrieved from: DC Public Schools website Monday, April 15, 2019 Third grade teacher at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Southwest DC and finalist for National Teacher of the Year, wins the Washington...
Searching for Positivity Amongst Chaos
In addition to being a time suck, social media can be a dark hole of misery. The sudden death of Nipsey Hussle inspired me to do a social media detox. Celebrity deaths typically don’t hit me the way Nipsey’s did...
DC STEM Fair – Elementary Fair
Elementary Fair Details 2019 Elementary Fair The Elementary DC STEM Fair is coming up on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW (parking free on-site; Metro:...
There’s Always Something New at the Woodridge Library
Woodridge Neighborhood Library Preschool Story Time Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 10:15 am Share the fun of reading with your children, ages 3-5 years. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to...
20 Attorneys General Declare Support for DC Statehood for the First Time
April 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that 20 Attorneys General have joined him in supporting Statehood for the District of Columbia. In a first-of-its-kind...
April is National Financial Literacy Month
In celebration of April as National Financial Literacy Month, District residents are encouraged to Get Financially Fit by taking advantage of free educational programs, resources and services to improve financial...
What Does Freedom Mean During the 157th Emancipation Day Celebration?
What’s one word we seldom think of, often take for granted, and servicemen and women must protect at all cost to be offered to every citizen of this great nation America? Freedom, is the word. According to...
Inclusion and Self-determination for All
What images and thoughts come to mind when you think of Autism? I’ll let that sit with you for a few minutes. April is Autism Awareness Month, kicked off by Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. World Autism...