Commentary

I recently read an Axios article about Senator Tim Scott, the African American Republican senator from South Carolina and presidential candidate. Supposedly some deep...

Did you know that most Americans don’t have the recommended $3,000 emergency savings to cover unexpected expenses? Luckily, you all have been scheming with me...

Did you know that July officially starts the beginning of the scheming season?!  What better way to celebrate America’s birthday than by scheming on...

“Black power is black votes, if we want to stay in our neighborhoods we must vote,” says Mrs. Stancil, a 92-year old Elder and...

A few weeks ago, the country’s voters went to the polls to elect congressional representatives who will come to the Nation’s Capital to represent...

Dr. Charles Drew once told the world that “excellence of performance will transcend any artificial barriers created by man.” Over the past year and a...

After DC’s June primary, I had several conversations with some folks I know who consider themselves political pundits and mavens and they all commented...

Last month there was a breakfast meeting of Wards 7 and 8 clergy and faith leaders with the owners of east-of-the-river funeral homes to...

Since the founding of the District of Columbia in 1790, the rights of the residents within the District have changed over time. The twenty-third...

When I graduated from the University of Houston, I decided to make the District of Columbia home. Shortly after, I landed a position with...