April 11, 2024 marked the five-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist and publisher Julian Assange.  As the brother of renowned journalist and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Gabriel brings a unique perspective on the importance of truth-telling and the challenges faced by whistleblowers in the modern world.  Join us as Gabriel shares his insights into the (more…)

 Candid Conversations: Black Maternal HealthThis Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), join CCI Health Services and the Northern Prince George’s County Chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc., for a Candid Conversation on the current maternal and reproductive health landscape in Prince George’s County. Whether you are a birth worker or an advocate, this event is for (more…)

The event will discuss obstacles to higher education and professional advancement for newly arrived immigrants and refugees, and introduce a new study conducted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Institute for Clinical Translational Research in collaboration with LSSNCA about higher education barriers.Panel Speakers*: Kerri Evans, PhD, Assistant Professor, UMBC; Julia Pfaff, Director, Operations – INTO Mason, GMU; Xiomally Magdalena Cortez De La Cruz, Paralegal, LSSNCAModerator: (more…)

Join HumanitiesDC for an engaging interactive discussion on African American Language and its speakers in the DMV area with special appearances from local spoken word artists!Throughout the evening, we’ll explore some interesting questions: What is African American Language? Is it slang? Why do some people say ‘urrea’ while others say ‘area?’ Do you know what (more…)

Women For The Planet: Building Green BusinessesDC EcoWomen invites you to join us for a panel discussion featuring female founders who have started businesses in the environmental sector. Following the panel, stay for a happy hour to network. Refreshments and small bites will be provided! The event is open to all, so make sure your (more…)

Listen to Maryland: Fighting for Gaza and the power of voting ‘Uncommitted’Maryland’s May 14th Democratic primary will be a chance to make your voice heard and protest Biden’s continued support for Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Join us to learn more in this important panel discussion. Laila el-Haddad, Author & Journalist Del. Gabriel Acevero, House of (more…)

The TEEN New Deal: A Youth Town HallDo The Write Thing of DC presents “The TEEN New Deal: A Youth Town Hall”, to discuss an idea for America’s 250th birthday in 2026 – federal legislation to make student pay, student government, & student media mandatory nationwide. Not only could these solutions increase financial literacy, government (more…)

The horror of witnessing an ongoing genocide in Gaza has galvanized a global movement of solidarity for Palestine. Now, more than ever, the goal of Palestinian liberation is shared among the masses and seen as the people’s struggle against imperialism.However, achieving liberation requires more than our imagination. It requires our determination, focus, and creativity to (more…)

As the genocide in Gaza continues with US support, the climate movement learning the role of militarism as a driver of climate crisis. In parallel, organizers working on progressive foreign policy have begun to engage with the climate crisis and connecting the exercise of US military power to environmental degradation. The event will start with (more…)