Markus Batchelor
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Millennials Reflect on John Lewis’ Legacy
The death of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) has evoked a flurry of emotions among Black people of various ages and…
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Diversity Defines Independent At-Large D.C. Council Race
Twenty residents have picked up petitions to qualify for the D.C. Council’s citywide independent position in the General Election as…
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D.C. ELECTION ROUNDUP: Washington Teachers’ Union Endorses Primary Candidates
On Feb. 14, the Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) endorsed their candidates for the June 2 Democratic primary, including D.C. Council…
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Millennials Making Mark in D.C. Politics
Young people in the District are no longer asking their elders for permission to participate in the political life of…
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Ferebee Awaits Council Confirmation for DCPS Chancellor
Dr. Lewis Ferebee, handpicked to sit at the helm of DC Public Schools, jumped into his role as acting chancellor…
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D.C. Youths Renew Efforts to Lower Voting Age
A handful of young people recently participated in a public gathering at THEARC on Mississippi Avenue in southeast D.C. focused…
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Youths Shine at MLK Prayer Breakfast
While one of D.C.'s most outstanding preachers, the Rev. Graylan S. Hagler, served as the keynote speaker for the Martin…
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D.C. Community Commits to Strengthening Safe Passage Program
By the end of the 2018 calendar year, D.C. had 160 homicides, including that of Gerald Watson, a 15-year-old Ballou…
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Bowser Chooses Ferebee as DCPS Chief
After months of community forums and private deliberation, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Our Schools Leadership Committee have chosen…
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Youths Honor Barry’s Legacy at Symposium
Ahead of the unveiling of a commemorative bronze statue of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Jr. outside of city hall,…
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