Author: E D Alston

#cnhed As a member of the Community Voices Academy I attended the 25th anniversary gala on October 22nd at 5:30pm at the Andrew Mellon auditorium, which included a 3-course meal, valet parking, live music, and more. With my Dad! It was lots of fun. I am so blessed to be apart of this program and extremely…

In the spirit of Halloween approaching. I saw this sign while riding the city bus in Southeast DC in zip code 20019 that according to city-data.com (https://www.city-data.com/zips/20019.html) is 89.4% Black. I wonder who put up and what it means, kind of scary. It seems like it was thoughtfully put up based on it being taped…

Today I went with my mom to the University of Maryland homecoming, her alma mater. I also participated in a Zoom call to celebrate Mimi’s heavenly birthday on October 19th. It was a really special day. The Zoom call was at noon, and we all shared some special memories of Mimi. Then, we each spoke…

All of these characters embody different aspects of my personality, and together, they reflect who I am. I deeply relate to them and love what they represent. Azula While I may not be wildly successful, I am undeniably ambitious, with grand goals and plans to eventually conquer the world in my own way. Tai Lung…

My Auntie Ree Ree recently sent me this picture from when I was in high school. I actually like it, even though I wish I hadn’t rocked the goatee—I’m not a fan. The earrings either, lol. But I did have a fresh head of hair and a nice formal outfit on, so it’s a great…

On the morning of Saturday, September 7, my mom and I flew to Atlanta, Georgia, to attend my Auntie Ree Ree’s surprise birthday brunch. The celebration was a fitting tribute to an extraordinary person. Aunt Ree has been an incredible role model in my life, supporting me through my lowest moments. Our relationship is something…

link to senior year highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MF2zr link to junior year highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2NBBK4 For as long as I can remember, football has been my favorite sport. As a child, I would spend hours setting up games with my action figures and playing on the rectangular carpet. My passion led me to start with flag football and…

https://youtu.be/D0Aggeqa8hw?si=1v9oV8GF6UzhyloS I am sharing a link to a persuasive speech I presented for my Foundations of Oral Communication class. Although this was not my strongest performance—my final speech was where I felt most comfortable and performed my best—I wanted to include this speech to document my progress as a public speaker. My aspiration to become…

I was explaining to my mom that TV shows can be categorized into tiers, and some reach a level where they’re simply the best. Every show on this list falls into that top tier for me. The story, characters, and visual style are all seamlessly integrated and executed to perfection. Narcos  Game of thrones  Suits …