Ernest Davis is a successful, talented athlete who died young at the age of 23. His legacy of greatness surpassed his death even though he never played a game in the NFL.

Barack Obama was the First African American President of the United States. He brought a lot of inspiration to us. Even though he has a lot of conflict with the Republican Party, he still managed to win both elections and pass groundbreaking legislation.

In 2010, Haiti was hit by a enormous earthquake. Some children lost their homes and schools. We got involved when Carline Brice came to our school to tell us about HAVSERVE.

Did you ever wonder when did Black History month begin?  At Chamberlain we celebrate Black History Month all month. In the picture above you see an MLK art project my class worked on in honor of Black History Month. I did some research and found out that 1976 is when black history month began. 

Hey, if anyone were to walk up to you right now and asked for two facts about Angela Davis and Assata Shakur, would you be able to answer? Do you even know who they are? If not, I’m here to teach you more about them. 

History is always depicted as a dull, boring topic. We can read the words in textbooks, recite the dates of events, and study countless hours about things we’ll forget as soon as the unit is over. The names and events are just ink on paper that people usually think so little about. Even when it’s stressed about how important our roots are, and what made today today, does anyone really care? 

Another FNN alumni is working her way to the top. Quaniece has always wanted to bring awareness to important issues. Whether it is cyberbullying  or the dangers of the NFL, Quaniece will do whatever she can to help. Quaniece wants to help retired NFL players who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions.

On January 30, 2015 the principal of Howard University Middle School, Angelique Blackmon, fired three teachers in front of their students for going “overboard” with teaching black history. The teachers were reportedly escorted off of campus by the police in a very unprofessional and upsetting way for the students. 

by Miracle Agbeko

Miracle Agkebo is a second grade scholar at Friendship Woodridge Academy.

On December 5th Marion Barry took his last ride through the streets of southeast and past our school.

Everyone should be on the look out for Ms. Keosha Quigley. The FNN alumni reporter is blossoming into a professional journalist. She is currently studying communication and journalism at George Mason University. Keosha aspires to work for Ebony, Essence, and Jet.  She wants to ensure that African Americans have a voice in the media.

Friendship Collegiate Academy (FCA) hosted its 3rd annual Alumni Day on Friday, December 19, 2014. The event is held at Friendship Collegiate Academy annually. Its main purpose is for those who have graduated to share their experiences from college and the work force.

On Wednesday, January 14,  Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted the second Google Hangout at Friendship Technology Preparatory Academy. Young men of color from the District’s schools pitched recommendations to Mayor Bowser on ways that the government can help the community. In response the mayor and representatives from nonprofits... 

Maya Foster is one of the most hard working people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. While balancing academics and motherhood, Maya graduated from Friendship Collegiate Academy with a 3.6 GPA . She graduated with honors with a BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina in 2012.

In 1865, slavery was abolished and slaves were "freed" by the Thirteenth Amendment. When the Fourteenth Amendment was added to the United States Constitution in 1868, it declared that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are American "citizens" including African Americans. 

As a proud Morehouse man, Keith Jones came back to Friendship Collegiate Academy to offer some guidance to our current middle and high school students on FCA’s 3rd Annual Alumni Day.

Coraline is relaxing with Dad and big sister, Isis.

I have been cooking for my family since I was around three years old. This chicken dish is one of their favorites, so I make it often. Make this for your family. They will love it. Let me know how it turns out.

Nya and Pete are best of friends. Nya has a new puppy named Pete.

When Adonis Miller isn’t counting money as a bank teller for Wells Fargo, he is working his camera as a freelance photographer. You can hire him to document your precious memories— weddings, baby showers, and any other event. Adonis will capture the moments that you will cherish for a lifetime.