Tag Archives: DC

Video: Dance DC Festival

24 Jul

I have some good video from the Dance DC Festival. The festival opening, a tribute to D.C. native, Marvin Gaye, featured performances by singers Eric Roberson, Levi Stephens and acclaimed violinist, Miri Ben-Ari, as well as several dance performers. Check it out.

Anti-War Protest 3-19-2008

20 Mar

I went for lunch and stumbled upon one of the many anti-war protests in Washington, DC yesterday. About 3 minutes in there was an altercation that I didn’t fully capture as I was trying to figure out what was going on and if I needed to move. The video is just under 7 minutes [...]

DC, Maryland & Virginia: Vote!

11 Feb

DC, Maryland & Virginia: Vote!

DC, Maryland and Virginia will hold their primary elections tomorrow, February 12. Whether you support Obama, Huckabee, Clinton or McCain, be sure to go out and vote. If you are not already registered to vote, you should definitely make sure you do so in time for the November elections. VOTE!!! I’m particularly excited because as [...]

The Kids Need Books; Dont They?

9 Feb

I tutor and mentor at Shaw Junior High through the Coaching for College Program. The student that I am working with this year seems to always have homework that consists of photocopied worksheets of some sort. As a tutor, I try to be consistent in my teaching so that I am not confusing her or [...]

Senseless Violence in DC Claims DeAnthony Henson

18 Nov

I went to the candlelight vigil for DeAnthony Henson last night. I did not know DeAnthony; instead, I know one of his sisters from the Coaching for College Program. I learned a lot about DeAnthony, though, in that hour or so. DeAnthony had been in trouble when he was young and had been sent to [...]