Archive for June, 2019
The Many Talents of REV. DR. WARREN A. RHODES
Warren A. Rhodes of Dover, Delaware is no stranger to the theater and Screen. Rhodes wrote and directed the original gospel musical stage plays, “The Sermon” (1989) and “The Sermon II: The Plan” (1991). Both plays tou...
Fish Scale Restaurant
FishScale Restaurant opened in 2017 in the historic Shaw neighborhood at 637 Florida Avenue NW, DC prepares delicious grilled fish burgers sourced from sustainable wild caught fish in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium S...
A Change Is Gonna Come: The Two Killings Of Sam Cooke
One of my fondest memories and favorite things to do in my youth was stand next to my mother during church and sing. While I was close by her side, it made us both feel good. Back then my health was often in question. Much of m...
About the Bling Bling Bird Author
I think I’ve always been a writer. But being a writer starts with being a reader, and I was an avid reader growing. I enjoyed escaping into other places in the pages of books. As I moved into high school, I found myself looki...
R.I.C.E. versus M.E.T.H.
Spring has arrived, and so have the injuries. For those who neglected to abide by the adage, “Summer bodies are made in the winter,” are scurrying to catch up. And, getting injured. This article addresses what to do when th...
M.O.E. Music Over Everything
It’s funny how conversations with total strangers can lead to connections reminding us that we are all just six degrees from separation. One early winter morning I was riding in an Uber and a young gentlemen driver by the nam...
Chef John Fearrington Brings Soul to Capitol Hill Barracks Row
“District Soul Food” Chef John Fearrington is from Chapel Hill North Carolina. He’s been working in the hospitality arena for over 20 years. He started at 14 years old at a hotel in North Carolina. Each summer after he ca...
Shu-Chen Cuff Gin Dance Company Bio
Start Dance: “Since I was little, I was always dancing and singing everywhere. I knew I wanted to be a performer. I saw myself as a singer, a dancer, and even a movie star. All I ever wanted was to perform in fron...
The Creole Chef
I began experimenting at a very young age as most human children do. Except my discovery phase included tools and fire. At the young and tender age of four years old, I decided to go into the kitchen, pull out accommodating ins...
Jason A Ellis “Renaissance Man”
Jason A. Ellis, the founder and current Executive Director of MC Inc., is bringing together his passion for the arts, youth leadership development, and technology. Having worked in the public sector in various professional capa...
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