Stuart Scott: Influential Sportscaster
I chose to write about Stuart Scott because I never knew that an anchor or sportscaster can be so iconic and influential in people’s lives.
#LikeAGirl
One of the best super bowl commercials of 2015 was “Like a Girl” by Procter & Gamble for Always. The hashtag was #LikeAGirl and as of this writing the video on YouTube has over eighty million views.
Marcus Bussey, Class of 2011
I’ve known Marcus and his family ever since we were at Benning Elementary School. It warms my heart to see how much he has grown over the years. Marcus thrived as part of FCA’s Robotics Team. After high school, he went to Northern Virginia Community College for a year and completed the Year-Up program. Marcus’s career is starting to blast off.
Reishad Jessup, Class of 2008
Reishad Jessup is the ideal role model for all the young men at Friendship Collegiate Academy. He was in almost all school clubs, football player, class president and the list goes on. With all this on his plate, he still managed to win the Achievers and Posse Scholarship, as well as rank number three in his class.
Ernest Davis: The Elmira Express
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.
The Life of Barack Obama
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.
Helping Children in Haiti from Earthquake: Our fundraiser kickoff meeting to donate to schools in Haiti.
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.
Spotlight on Black History Month
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.
Women Can Be Heroes Too!
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.
Reliving Civil Rights: A Glimpse of History through “Selma”
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?
Quaniece Frazier, Class of 2010
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.
Fired For Teaching Black History?!
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.
Miracle Agbeko Plays the Steel Pan For Black History Month
by Miracle Agbeko
Miracle Agkebo is a second grade scholar at Friendship Woodridge Academy.
Goodbye Marion Barry: Last Ride In Southeast
On December 5th Marion Barry took his last ride through the streets of southeast and past our school.
Keosha Quigley, Class of 2012
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.
FCA Alumni Day
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.
Bowser, Boys and a Bill Signing:
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, Class of 2008
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.
"Freedom" is Injustice
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.
Keith Jones, Class of 2004
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.