I'm sure many people like me and you would love the new Jordans or any new shoes. My favorite shoes are the new Jordans in the picture above. 

On Saturday, January 21, 2017, women marched in Washington and millions more marched in cities across the country and all over the world.

In the last game of the 2016 College Football Season, LSU played Louisville in the Citrus Bowl located in Orlando, Florida. Coming into the game, LSU had to stop Heisman Trophy Winner powerhouse quarterback Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson averaged 272.5 pass yards per game. He had a 56.2 pass percentage, and 148.8 QB rating. 

On January 21, 2017, I went to the Women’s March on Washington DC and I can truly say that women are, and always will be the future. As I caught the Green Line train from Southern Ave to L'Enfant Plaza, I found myself caught up in a flood of people. The diversity of this march is a clear example of how people from all walks of life with common goals will unite to support each other.

One of the most famous African-American leaders I can think of is President Barack Obama. President Obama has done many great things for this country, not only during his time in office as president but also as the senator from Illinois. President Obama has inspired many African-Americans to follow their dreams and also to make sure that they do everything they can to make a change.

I want to be a doctor when I get older because I like to help people. To become a doctor you have to go through medical school. Doctors work full-time hours. Most doctors work overnight.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had dedicated his life to stopping racist acts and giving African-Americans freedom. We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday because of Martin Luther King’s day honors and marks the 3rd Monday of January to remember the great and powerful things that he did. His confidence and wisdom made him who he was. 

When I think of African-American heroes, I think of people who have made a statement with their lives and did not just live it like a normal person. I could name one million people who come to mind when I say African-American hero. 

Do you guys like girls volleyball? Because if you do, here’s news about our Friendship Woodridge Middle School Volleyball Team. This year’s team was very good and they were very close to being in the championship. The 2016-2017 coach is Ms. Woodside. 

On Monday, January 9, 2017, I along with five other scholars at Tech Prep had the chance to attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Hidden Champions Award Luncheon. There were five different honorees: Scottie Irving, Monica Watts, Davina Callahan, Eric Weaver, and Thomas Penny. Martin Luther King III and Ward 8’s new Councilman Trayon White were there. 

In my opinion, President Barack Obama is the first African-American President who has been given an opportunity to show that he knows what is best for America and the world.  During his presidency he constantly demonstrated that he was a president for the people.  During his final days in office he is continuing to demonstrate his position of “democracy for all”.  

December 21, 2016. The kindergarteners had an awesome play which was presented to the school before the holidays. It was so joyful and extremely funny to see the scholars in action. 

On Saturday, January 7th, DC saw snow for the first time in the New Year. It wasn’t much, but a dusting to cover the grass. The streets were treated very well with salt. I think there was more salt than actual snow this time. DC really stepped it up this year by planning ahead. 

January 11, 2017.  Last night’s Golden Globe sparked a lot of attention. Meryl Streep accepted the Cecil B. De Mille Award for excellence in acting and performing in roles that have won her a number of Oscars. 

On December 22nd, 8th graders from Tech Prep middle school went to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 

Winter is a great time of year....

On November 30th, Legendary bass player Larry Graham performed at the Stratford Auditorium in honor of Concerts for Causes. Dionel Grice, Jewel Lake and I had the honor of attending this concert. We also received new instruments from Concerts for Causes on stage.

On, December 17th in Baltimore, Maryland, our first winter storm hit in a big way knocking out power, and causing hundreds of accidents. But, one major catastrophe due to the icy roads was the 67-car-pileup on Interstate 95, which involved a huge tanker explosion.

Video by FNN Summer Enrichment Production Crew. 

Some of my classmates at Friendship Public Charter School Online (FPCSO) recently visited the Museum of Natural History to study the natural world.  We attended this field trip, which was open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with our learning coaches.