Wisdom Martin

3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

David Archuleta opens up about Pride, identity and his “flirty era” as he prepares to perform at WorldPride DC with new music, choreography and confidence. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC — David Archuleta is gearing up to take the stage at Capital Pride during WorldPride DC 2025, and while he’s no stranger to big performances, this one feels different. "I've actually been a little nervous because it's like a big deal," Archuleta told WUSA9's Wisdom Martin on Wednesday.

Feb 16, 2024 | wusa9.com | Brittney Melton |Wisdom Martin

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Montgomery County Public Schools are hosting their 16th annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) college fair Friday evening. At the fair, there will be 41 HBCUs represented as well as 25 other organizations. WUSA9's Wisdom Martin talked to Dr. Karen Crews, director of student well-being and achievement for Montgomery County Schools, about the event.

Feb 12, 2024 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Growing up in the 1960s, Darryl Hill just wanted to play football. He never thought about breaking the color barrier in high school, but he did. He would go on to change football across the region. "I had gone to Gonzaga. I was the first and only Black player on the team at that time," Hill said of his high school playing days. He broke the color barrier again at the Naval Academy. In fact, he was the first African-American to play football for any military academy.

Dec 18, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brittney Melton |Wisdom Martin

WASHINGTON — Madonna has hit the road for her 'Celebration' tour, and alongside her,  a DMV native is taking the stage, helping to be bring the music to life with his talent. Matthew Jamal, 24, from Silver Spring, whose main instrument is the double bass, decided to take on the challenge of playing cello for Madonna's shows. A challenge he accepted when offered — and will continue to do during the whole tour. How did Jamal get the gig? Well, it's a story of chance and opportunity.

Nov 21, 2023 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

WASHINGTON — D.C. native Vernon Davis is a Super Bowl champion and a football legend in the DMV. He has also continues to be an important figure in the community through his charity work. On Tuesday, he will host The Vernon Davis Foundation's 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Chase Skyland Town Center in Southeast, D.C., which is free to the public. WUSA9's Wisdom Martin talked to Davis about why he is so involved in making a difference.