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Technology Tackles Healthcare Disparities in Ward 1
Washington, D.C., November 15, 2024—In Ward 1, where nearly half of Black children live in poverty, telehealth and data-driven healthcare initiatives are bridging gaps in access and tackling disparities in this vibrant, multicultural community. Home to neighborhoods such as Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Pleasant Plains which includes Howard University, the ward has one of…
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Ward 8 Confronts Food Insecurity Amid Persistent Food Desert Crisis
Nearly half of Ward 8’s population faces food insecurity, making it one of the hardest-hit areas in Washington, D.C. With only three grocery stores serving tens of thousands of residents, the ward is classified as a food desert, leaving residents with limited access to affordable, nutritious groceries. This crisis disproportionately impacts Ward 8’s predominantly Black…
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Military Divided on 2024 Presidential Candidates: Mental Health, Veterans Care, and Military Readiness at the Forefront
Washington, D.C., October 30, 2024— As the 2024 presidential election approaches, military service members are sharply divided on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, reflecting racial, cultural, and ideological differences that underscore broader national debates with both candidates offering starkly different visions for the future of the U.S. military and veterans’ services.…
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Exploring Systemic Issues of Racism Through Data Visualization: Anti-Black Police Violence, Conservative Media and Vice President Kamala Harris, and Environmental Racism in Charlotte, North Carolina
By Logan Johns Data visualization has become an essential tool in journalism today bcause it helps explain difficult to understand issues and reveal hidden patterns through visual storytelling. In three impactful stories in The Washington Post’s “Fatal Force,” Media Matters for America’s examination of conservative media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris, and GreenCLT’s reporting…
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The District of Chew-lumbia: Rats Take the Nation’s Capital by Storm
Washington, D.C., October 25, 2024— Washington, D.C., is battling a surge in rat complaints, with nearly 14,000 sightings reported in 2024 alone—a 4 percent increase from last year, making it the rattiest city in the U.S., according to the Renthop Report. Neighborhoods like Brightwood Park, Columbia Heights, Eckington, Edgewood, Georgetown, Howard University, Petworth, Mount Pleasant…
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The Black Press and the Rise of the New Negro: A Legacy of Resistance and Empowerment
The Black Press has long been a cornerstone of resilience and advocacy within African American communities, amplifying voices and stories often silenced by mainstream media. This audio slideshow, created by Logan Johns, explores the pivotal role of the Black Press during the emergence of the New Negro era—a transformative period in the early 20th century…
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The Black Student Fund
Washington, D.C., October 9, 2024—For more than five decades, the Black Student Fund has quietly transformed lives by breaking barriers to educational access for Black students in the nation’s capital. Founded in 1964 after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic March on Washington, the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit was created to address the glaring lack of…
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A Holds Virtual Public Meeting on September 3, 2024
Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024— At its virtual meeting on September 3, 2024, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 4A addressed several pressing community issues, including the dedication of the Steve Whatley Pavilion and resolutions concerning school health services and cell phone use in schools. The meeting was convened with full attendance from commissioners representing neighborhoods such…