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Sam P.K. Collins

Sam P.K. Collins is a grassroots journalist with multidisciplinary experience as a writer, editor, producer, researcher, and filmmaker. AllEyesOnDC serves as part of his effort to shed light on issues that affect people of African descent in the D.C. metropolitan region through words and film. This mission crystallized during college and subsequent professional experiences. Sam’s previous experience includes writing reports of President Barack Obama’s activities as a White House press pool reporter for American Urban Radio Networks. He has also had stints at ThinkProgress, National Public Radio and NBC Universal. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication and a master’s degree in public policy from The George Washington University. There, he founded ACE Magazine, a multicultural campus publication. Sam is a native Washingtonian of Liberian descent.

All Eyes On DC, Episode 1 – Sam Talks With Darla Bunting About Early Childhood Literacy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYRSeBrSIzI&feature=youtu.be Darla Bunting, an executive board member of First Book DC and former teacher, talks with Sam P.K. Collins about it all - books, early childhood education, public vs. charter schools, etc. This short interview puts all the issues on... Continue Reading →

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The Return of the “Taxation Without Representation” Plates at the White House

Although it is damp and dark in the District tonight, residents and longtime statehood advocates have something to look forward to this weekend. For the first time since the Clinton Administration, the presidential motorcade will have the "Taxation Without Representation"... Continue Reading →

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PEPCO: Not As Reliable As Many Would Have Hoped

This past weekend was possibly the worst for residents in the Washington Metropolitan area.  Friday night's thunderstorm left close to a million without power in one of the hottest weekends of the summer.  This week, there are still as many... Continue Reading →

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Go-Go Live: A Good Read for Any DC Resident

There are many parallels between life in the District and New Orleans. Black people have a rich history in both city reflected in their music. As both cities  undergo a transformation, the way of life as many Black residents have... Continue Reading →

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Vice – President Biden’s Appeal to Black Journalists at the NABJ Convention

The business of Washington still follows me even as I travel to New Orleans this week.  I was among hundreds of journalists present at the 37th annual NABJ Convention and Career Fair. Vice - President Joe Biden was the keynote... Continue Reading →

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NETROOTS Weekend, Day 2: Beyond the Panels and Meeting Occupy Providence

The SEIU sponsored an event at the Dorrence in downtown Providence; not too far from my residence for the week. It included karaoke and an open bar. The college student inside me was ecstatic. Surprisingly so, I did not really... Continue Reading →

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NETROOTS Weekend, Day 1: The Power of Our Stories

With so many wrongs to right in the world, it's difficult to balance my obligation to the truth with adhering to the rules of the craft. In trying to do so, I buried some parts of my life story deep... Continue Reading →

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NETROOTS Weekend 2012 – Come Follow Me On the Journey of a Lifetime

Greetings to all of the loyal readers of AllEyesOnDC,This week, I am not in DC but on my way to Providence, RI for the conference of a life time named Netroots Nation. Included in this conference is a series of... Continue Reading →

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Medical Marijuana Meets Mixed Reaction in DC

As an intern at NPR, I wanted to shed some light on what was happening in the District. I wanted to give my colleagues and listeners a glimpse into the changes my city is undergoing as they intern and live... Continue Reading →

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