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Means of Expression with Ocean Vuong
In the spirit of Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re exploring the life and works of the powerhouse-poet, Ocean Vuong.
The 27 Club- A Deeper Dive into a Tragic Phenomenon
The “27 Club” refers to celebrities, mostly musicians, who died at the age of 27.
New Parklands-Turner/Congress Heights Library
DC Public Library is currently starting the design process for a fully funded new library in Congress Heights. The Library has selected the design-build team of Perkins + Will Architects and Turner Construction. The new full-service, 20,000-square-foot plus library is proposed to be built next to the Congress Heights Metro Station. This library will replace the store-front Parklands-Turner Library, located at 1547 Alabama Ave. SE.
Going New Places Through Novels
Each novel is set in a different country and gives unique insights into the land, culture, and history of each country.
How to Be a Software Engineer
Temitope Johnson interviews Emily Kodl, a software engineer at a shipbuilding company who has done with work with VR and other emerging technologies
Movie Review: Selma
Nicky Gionis recommends this biopic about a prominent figure in recent African-American history