by Mallory Hughes | Aug 20, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON — Chris Beauregard, 25, recently found himself at a chic rooftop pool party in Washington. With the Capitol dome in the background, young professionals watched an exclusive Dar Be Dar by Tala Raassi summer fashion show while sipping complimentary DeLeón...
by Amina Ismail | Aug 11, 2015 | Living
About 30 goats were hired to graze vines and poison ivy from the 35-acre historic congressional cemetery. This process is environmental friendly and cost-effective.
by Kira Boyd | Aug 3, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON — Dozens of ex-cons, clergy and civil rights leaders rallied in front of the White House Thursday to demand that President Barack Obama issue an executive order to require fair hiring practices for job applicants with criminal histories. The...
by Kira Boyd | Jul 27, 2015 | Education, Living
First lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative held a conference for over 30 college-bound students Thursday. At the summit, students were able to hear words of wisdom from a panel that included the first lady and rap artist Wale. The summit also included...
by Kira Boyd | Jul 21, 2015 | Living
This audio piece was done at a panel discussion that was part of the March on Washington Film Festival. The panelists, which included author Taylor Branch and Dr. Martin Luther King’s personal lawyer, Clarence Jones, gave personal accounts about the...
by Kira Boyd | Jul 2, 2015 | Living
The National Museum of American History hosted a grand opening for its Innovation Wing Wednesday. The new portion of the museum has 13 galleries and interactive learning centers. One of the most anticipated exhibits is “American Enterprise,” which traces...
