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In honor of Restaurant Week, I asked our viewers to share the names of their favorite DMV restaurants. I got so many responses, I thought I’d share in a blog post! I love that this is a diverse list that gives us a taste of the many flavors in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Send me a tweet, @AnnalysaGayle, if your favorite restaurant isn’t on this list! My faves right now...Continue Reading

(1) Parker Curry releases new book  (2) Ballou Senior High School valedictorian receives honor (3) D.C. church celebrates the wisdom of two members, both over 100 years old (4) Chef Kwame‘s life story to play out in new movie (5) Wale lends voice to cell phone’s store go-go fight (6)Viral comedian honored at BET award  (7) Nipsey Hussle remembered in D.C.  (8) Man starts nationwide effort to change narrative  (9)...Continue Reading

I still can’t believe we’re entering a NEW decade. Time, please slow down! If you’re like me, you have a long list of 2020 goals and somewhere on the top of that list are your fitness goals. The challenge is sticking to the plan, once you decide to go for it. “You have to find your why,” said personal trainer Clive Archer. I’m no pro, but I’m more than happy...Continue Reading

I thought about transitioning to natural hair more than twenty times in college. Fear was the one thing that held me back every single time. The thought of doing the “big chop” scared me and I didn’t have the patience. I also knew that I wanted to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, which required a “consistent look” to land a job (so they tell you). If you’re in the...Continue Reading

I look forward to October/Fall, for two reasons: My birthday Howard Homecoming  I had a great birthday, thank you all for all the birthday wishes! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QoYscgKTS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Now it’s time for my favorite fall activity. (1) What can you expect at Howard University Homecoming?  You can expect a fashion show, a family reunion and lots of Bison pride. For alums, homecoming is all about reconnecting with long time friends, reflecting on the...Continue Reading