Wisdom Martin

Washington, D.C., United States

Morning Anchor at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

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Montgomery County Public Schools hosting HBCU fair for students, parents

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.
Maryland legend Darryl Hill talks breaking barriers on the football field

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.
Maryland musician playing cello on Madonna's 'Celebration' tour

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.
Former NFL player Vernon Davis talks with WUSA9's Wisdom Martin about his annual turkey giveaway

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.
BrookieGirl Bath and Body: A small business smells like success

Nov 17, 2023 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — We're introducing you to some DMV entrepreneurs and small businesses with some of the area's best shopping, just in time for the holiday season. If you're looking for skin and body care, look no further than BrookieGirl Bath and Body in Prince George's County. The family-owned business specializes in being so fresh and so clean, while staying all natural. You could say retired Navy veteran Shaun Hand has a nose for her business.
Gymnast Dominique Dawes continues to inspire beyond the mat

Nov 16, 2023 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin |Matt Pusatory

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Dominique Dawes is now the first gymnast to be inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. Speaking to the Silver Spring native now, she's proud of the history she was able to make, but even more proud of the inspiration she passed on to the next generation. Back in 1986, Dawes made history at the Olympics as the first African-American gymnast to bring home a gold medal.
The Drop caters to sneakerheads in the DMV

Nov 15, 2023 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

OXON HILL, Md. — We're introducing you to local entrepreneurs and bringing you some of the best places for shopping in the DMV, just in time for the holidays. Sneakerheads, this one is for you! If you love to hunt for the hottest shoes on the market, talk to Andy Gno. He knows shoes, and he's made it his business at The Drop at National Harbor. "The Drop is a storefront that sells exclusive sneakers, hyped clothing — anything collectable with resale value," Gno said.
Comedian Aida Rodriguez talks childhood, trauma in new book

Nov 2, 2023 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

WASHINGTON — Aida Rodriguez has made a successful career out of comedy, making people laugh on television and in comedy clubs nationwide. But her upbringing, and journey to the comedy stage was no laughing matter. She talks about her childhood trauma in her new book called "Legitimate Kid." She spoke with WUSA9 about her early life and overcoming a troubled childhood to find success. "We lived in Boston, that's where I was born. My father was deported to the Dominican Republic.
Ex-wife of DC sniper speaks for victims of domestic abuse

Oct 31, 2023 | wusa9.com | Matt Pusatory |Wisdom Martin

WASHINGTON — On Oct. 2, 2002, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo began shooting people, one by one, across the D.C. area. The attacks over the next three weeks left 10 people dead, three seriously wounded and a region terrorized -- with schools locked down and people afraid to pump gas. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we spoke to Mildred Muhammed, John Allen Muhammad's ex-wife, and a domestic abuse survivor.
Black Wealth Summit encourages financial education, literacy

Oct 26, 2023 | wusa9.com | Wisdom Martin

WASHINGTON — From "Boyz N the Hood" to "The Best Man," Morris Chestnut is a career leading man. Now he wants to be the man to help you build wealth. "You have so many people on social media saying, 'You can make $1 million in five minutes if you do this'. I think it's important to educate people first. We have to have the foundation of an education in the financial space." As part of that education, Chestnut is teaming up with entrepreneur and author Cedric Nash for the Black Wealth Summit.