Christina Sturdivant Sani

4 weeks ago | afro.com | Christina Sturdivant Sani

While I only had one childhood and can’t exactly compare growing up in D.C. to anywhere else, I can confidently say I wouldn’t have wanted to spend my youth elsewhere. There’s something special about living in a city, and for it to be the nation’s capital is even more significant. In a place that blends big-city energy with small-town intimacy, kids who grow up in D.C. can foster close community ties while accessing opportunities that broaden their worldviews.

1 month ago | 51st.news | Hannah Parker |Christina Sturdivant Sani |George Kevin Jordan |Eduardo R. Ferrer

📝Opinion essays published by The 51st represent the views of their authors, and not of The 51st or any of its editors or reporters. Submissions may be sent to [email protected]. Since retaking office, President Donald Trump has floated an executive order cracking down on crime in D.C., told reporters the federal government “should take over” the city due to crime, and called on Mayor Muriel Bowser to clear homeless encampments to increase safety.

1 month ago | 51st.news | Eduardo R. Ferrer |Christina Sturdivant Sani |George Kevin Jordan |Hannah Parker

After 15 months of debate in 2016, D.C. became one of just a handful of jurisdictions nationwide to offer paid time off to care for a family member or oneself. Proponents of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act said the program — which is funded by a tax paid by participating D.C. businesses and nonprofits — would help small organizations offer similar paid time off to that of some larger companies, as well as allow part-time and contract workers access to the benefit.

1 month ago | 51st.news | Hannah Parker |Eduardo R. Ferrer |Christina Sturdivant Sani |George Kevin Jordan

You Street โ€” 2 min read The Greeks may have been onto something with the whole Persephone thing: this spring really does feel like we're emerging from the pits of hell. Given the constant attacks on D.C.'s autonomy and the "cesspool" rhetoric hurled at the District from our federal neighbors, we figured we'd celebrate one of D.C.'s most special and beautiful traits โ€” its spring โ€” by showcasing some moments witnessed by our readers.

1 month ago | 51st.news | Martin Austermuhle |Daniella Ignacio |Christina Sturdivant Sani |Colleen Grablick |Eric Falquero

As car-free pedestrians and transit riders, my wife and I don’t typically venture beyond everything the Metro touches when it comes to day trips. Occasionally the Amtrak to Baltimore. (Turn to Christina for that inspo!) But a trip the DC Bird Alliance advertised last month piqued our interest and pushed us out of our comfort zone.