Fair Park Resource Plaza Celebrates Interior and Exterior Upgrades
“Most people know us as ICDC. This building has been here since 2008. This is our campus. We built all three of these buildings where there once were either vacant or dilapidated properties. And this building has been a community asset ever since then,” said Billy Lane, the executive director of ICDC.
More Than a Luxury: 5 Ways to Access Mental Health Care Affordably
We always hear “do the work,” but how do we access that work when it’s hidden behind high costs, long waitlists, or providers who don’t understand our stories? Healing doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. We deserve peace, clarity, and support — and it is possible to find that without going broke. The key is knowing where to look and how to advocate for your well-being on a budget.
When the Mind Hurts, the Body Knows: The Vital Link Between Mental and Physical Wellness
In the Black community, there has long been a disconnect when it comes to prioritizing health, particularly because we haven’t always had the luxury of doing so. The mindset of “I’ll be okay” is what has kept many going, but it can also lead to neglecting our body’s needs.
Weigh in on WMATA’s ‘Better Bus Network’
“They’re taking buses away from where I’m close to, so now I have to go further for a bus stop,” George said about the new route, noting she knows of other youth in the D.C. metropolitan area who have had similar experiences. “You have to leave out earlier because it’s going all around everywhere except straight to a certain destination, so it just takes longer to get everywhere. It’s less accessible from certain areas.”
WATCH: Weekly Update for July 10
DTU Fellows Robert Hill and Ukeme Offiong present The Dallas Examiner Weekly Update for July 10.
WATCH: The Weekly Update
DTU Fellows Robert Hill and Ukeme Offiong presents The Dallas Examiner’s Weekly Update for July 4.
Crashouts and Comebacks: My Personal Story of Burnout and Growth
Kendall Bumpers | Houston Forward Times I’ve experienced burnout more...
Shifting Grounds: How Immigration Policy Changes Affect International Students
Immigration attorney Nicole Dillard highlights a key change in visa trends: an increase in Requests for Evidence (RFEs) issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Some worry that RFE automatically means that a denial is in their future,however, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services a RFE may be requested if the officer needs more information to determine your eligibility.
Celebrating 10 Years of Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center: Juneteenth Gala Marks a Milestone
Held at the Old Congress Heights School, at 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, the event was not only centered around CHACC’s decade of service, but highlighted the wealth of local artists— particularly from Southeast D.C. — who are using their art toward positive change.
