Lessons from Childhood: How Structural Racism Impacts Our Upbringing
The story I want to tell is not an unfamiliar one. I grew up in a middle-class family with parents and step-parents who worked hard to ensure that my brother...
30 Things I’m Thankful for as I’ve Entered 30
As I was wrapping up a phone conversation with a friend recently, I mentioned to her that I had no clue what I would do for my birthday this year....
Lessons from Adulthood: Home Ownership
In 2017, just 3 days shy of my 29th birthday, I purchased my first house in Washington, DC. Fuck. Humor me and allow me to spend a few moments reflecting...
Happy Hour Review: Crisp Kitchen + Bar
The Rundown WHERE: Crisp Kitchen + Bar 1837 First St NW Washington, D.C. WHEN: Monday – Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. HAPPY HOUR DEAL: $5 All Cocktails, Beers, Wine THE EXPERIENCE If you...
Happy Hour Review: The Looking Glass Lounge
The Rundown WHERE: The Looking Glass 3634 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, D.C. WHEN: Monday – Friday from 5 to 8 PM. HAPPY HOUR DEAL: $2 Off Drinks Half Price Half smokes THE...
Things That Could Use A Good “Diddy Crop”
It’s only May, and I’m pretty sure that we can all agree that Diddy wins the award for crop of the year. In case you missed the story of how Diddy...
Happy Hour Review: Piola
The Rundown WHERE: Piola | Famosi per la pizza 2208 14th St NW Washington, D.C. WHEN: Monday – Friday from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. Thursday – Ladies Night after 7PM...
Spotlight: Lamont Harrell – Playing the Game of Politics
As we’ve learned in 2016, politics is not a game, but Election Day: The Game has proven to be the exception, as its intention is to bring people and families together for fun...
Beyonce sends a powerful message with Lemonade
“Pictures scratched out yo’ name….every promise don’t work out that way.” After struggling to get through what has been an emotionally draining week, with the sudden death of Prince, I mustered up...
Adele Greets The World With ’25’ Album
“Hello” Adele, we’ve missed you! After fans(such as myself) have waited in anticipation to hear from her, Adele says “hello” with the first song that she has released in over four years. This...