Birder & writer María Elena Montero inspired by D.C. environment & Afro-Latina heritage
María Elena Montero credits her interest in birdwatching to her Dominican father, who used to tell her the names of...
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From Broadway to D.C. youth development, Marjuan Canady is doing it all
Marjuan Canady is a woman of many titles. Canady is a writer, director, literary advocate, entrepreneur, performer, mother and Tony...
SPEL storytellers start the 2024 summer session
As the summer unfolds, we are thrilled to welcome a large, new cohort of enthusiastic interns to our team of...
Without action, the Unity Mural will be demolished in 2025
Leer en español. While the nation’s capital may be known for historical monuments made from bronze and stone, the District’s...
Local musician Javi Vera on self-production and promotion
The internet has revolutionized how we consume music, defining new generations of artists. Before the internet, there was limited diversity...