Emanuel Alston

Author: E D Alston

  • The Spy Museum

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    Today, my mom and I visited the Spy Museum, THIS ONE WAS NOT FREE! The experience began with us being assigned cover identities. My name was Briar Stelby, an artist from Athens, Greece. We then watched a short film in a small theater about what it takes to be a spy. When the film ended,…

  • YouTube Video – Building the LEGO Taj Mahal @ The Shakespeare Library !

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    In this video, I share a timelapse of me building the LEGO Taj Mahal at the Shakespeare Library. I started the project on New Year’s Day at my cousin’s house but had to pause early for dinner. The next day, I went to the library to finish it. Let me know what you think! This…

  • A. Litteri, Inc.

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    This is the final restaurant from the TikTok post that I wanted to explore, known for its good and affordable food. I ordered the same item featured in the post—the Italian sub (with everything on it)—because the picture looked incredible! Although the food took longer than expected, A. Litteri exceeded my expectations. It’s a market,…

  • The Tuxedo Ball

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    Today, my mom and I (to no one’s surprise) attended the Tuxedo Ball at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, which began at 7 p.m. Earlier this morning, my mom mentioned that there would be a “Congress meeting” at the hotel, specifically for kids my age. Around 15 people attended—all my age and all Black. The hosts…

  • Merry Christmas 2024!

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    Greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Today is Christmas, and as the day comes to an end, I wanted to make sure I uploaded this post while it’s still Christmas Day. This morning, I met my mom at my cousin’s church, where we attended a beautiful Christmas Day service and participated in communion. The church…

  • Dupont Circle Holiday Market & Immaculate Conception Church

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    Today was a special day. With no work or school for me, and my dad off on vacation in Mexico, my mom and I decided to spend some quality time together, as we always do. We headed to the DuPont Circle Holiday Market, an event I discovered through a TikTok post. It was such a…

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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…