STOP SOLITARY! Peering Through The Window

The Trump Administration signed into law Executive Order 14252, covertly titled Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful back in March. The order permits collaboration between the Metro Police Department and local agencies, such as the Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Department of Homeland Security, among others, to facilitate the operations of the newly established Safe and Beautiful Task Force. For D.C. residents, this means an increased police presence on federal property throughout the city, including its many parks and on public transportation.

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In the Sacred Space of Sixth & I, A Musical Revolution Unfolds

Where the historic Sixth & I synagogue stands as a testament to the city's cultural fusion in D.C., husband-and-wife duo Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca transformed Broadway classics into something entirely new. Their performance of "Broadway en Spanglish" wasn't just a translation of familiar tunes – it was a bold reimagining of the American musical theater canon through a distinctly Mexican lens.

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Alexandre Diop: Jooba, Jubba, L'Art du Defi, the Art of Challenge at the Rubell Museum in Washington, DC

The Art of the Challenge part of the Alexandre Diop: Jooba, Jubba, L'Art du Defi, the Art of Challenge exhibit at the museum, showcases five potent works by the French-Senegalese artist. Diop tackles complex themes such as colonialism's lingering effects, violence, and suffering. While the themes he explores are timeless, his choice of found materials adds a fresh perspective, transforming them into a powerful commentary on the contemporary issues he grapples with