Author: E D Alston

  • The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media and the Internet

    Have you ever noticed how your social media feeds seem to intersect with your reality? Personally, I’ve grown fascinated by its ability to mirror real-life experiences. For example, I might see a new type of cookie at the store, only to find it later on my “For You” page. This phenomenon is puzzling, and my…

  • The Kennedy Center: Life of Pi

    Today, my mom and I went to the Kennedy Center to watch the play adaptation of Life of Pi. Having already read the book and seen the movie, I was curious to experience the story in yet another format. The performance was held in the Eisenhower Theater, which, while not as large as the Opera…

  • Black Man in America 2024

    This post is where I write about daily life in America, from the perspective of a black man. While I believe all demographics experience struggles some in which overlap between demographics. I do want to make it clear and reiterate that African American Men in 2024 is the only demographic that I am speaking from…

  • New Macedonia Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Before I got my job at Chipotle, I was feeling discouraged and stressed. I worried about whether I would ever be able to find employment. I applied to countless places, going in and introducing myself, but opportunities seemed out of reach. Amid my frustration, my dad suggested I try volunteering. He explained that serving and…

  • Chipotle Team Cristmas Celebration!

    Last night, we had an end of year Cristmas celebration with my amazing Chipotle team. Back in September, our managers proposed an idea: instead of taking our tips home at the end of each shift, we could contribute them to a jar over a few months to fund a team celebration. Initially, I was hesitant,…

  • Youtube: Keeping up with Alexis! Discovery Civics Podcast Assignment.

    This is a podcast created as part of a group assignment for Discovery Civics. Our task was to “create a podcast that describes more than one viewpoint on a local, regional, national, and/or global problem.” We chose to explore the issue of mass incarceration, specifically focusing on the #EndTheException campaign. While the task may have…

  • YouTube vlog post #2- After Finals Vlog: Arlington National Cemetery and Bowling with my mom

    Today after school my mom and I went to the Arlington National Cemetery to visit my deceased grandmother. It was a dark rainy day but it fit the mood and was quite beautiful. After my mom wanted to go bowling because she was having a rough day and I happily tagged along. She whooped me!…

  • Denied Entry to Tour the White House

    Today, I was informed that I am not allowed to tour the White House because I did not pass the background check conducted by the Secret Service. While I acknowledge my record and controversial history, I disagree with their decision and believe it reflects poorly on their analysis. I cannot support the reasoning behind it…

  • Youtube Channel 1st vlog post

    Emanuel Alston – Foggy Day Vlog: HBCU Life, Family Time, and Festive Vibes Inspired by the foggy weather, I decided to vlog my day. I captured my commute to school, took a few shots of my classroom, the school, and a nearby park. Since we’re approaching finals week, I only had one class today, which…

  • CNHED Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Luncheon

    THIS WAS ALSO POSTED ON MY LINKEDIN ACCOUNT:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/emanuel-alston-955723325_i-had-a-wonderful-afternoon-at-the-cnhed-activity-7270878081316265986-GvTM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios I had a wonderful afternoon at the CNHED Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Luncheon! The event was incredibly well organized and held at a beautiful venue. I’m truly grateful and excited to be part of the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development program.