Long before Europeans colonized the Motherland and forever changed the course of history, African people lived communally and women sat at the helm of various societies as gatherers, healers, and advisors. Centuries later, gaining and applying that ancestral knowledge remains... Continue Reading →
Under a deal between Andy Shallal, restaurateur and owner of Mulebone and Desiree Venn Frederic, Nomad Yard’s founder and curator, eight vendors of vintage goods will set up shop in the newly renovated restaurant. There, a bevy of customers, many of whom represent D.C.’s professional class, will be able to purchase custom-made clothes and jewelry while connecting with members of D.C.’s burgeoning creative community.
Abiodun Oyewole is a founding member of the American musical spieling group, The Last Poets. On May 19, 1968, the anniversary of Malcolm X’s birthday, Oyewole along with David Nelson and Gylan Kain read poetry in tribute to the slain... Continue Reading →
"When this proposed deal was discussed, the joint applicants had to meet their burden in showing that it was in the public interest."
However, with recidivism rates among the mentally ill reaching more than 50 percent, some health experts are seeking another approach. They want to change the manner in which parole officers, judges, employers, and mental health care professionals help mentally ill ex-offenders reintegrate into their communities.
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