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Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 08/30/2011

A look at Station 4

By Erica Hankerson

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Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 08/30/2011

More than a century ago, W.E.B. DuBois coined the term “double consciousness,” to describe the the two realities of being black and American. But Washington-based writer Austin Weatherington explores a third layer.

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Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 08/30/2011

Online dating tips

By Saranah M. Holmes

With lyrics from hip-hop and pop music as her guide, D.C. resident Saranah M. Holmes offers a quick guide to how to navigate the Internet dating minefield.

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Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 08/30/2011

This week’s events – Aug. 30-Sept. 3

By Jillian Sowah

We picked this week’s best events, including the Greenbelt Labor Day festival featuring a talent show, carnival rides and food this weekend.

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Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 08/29/2011

Asking the ‘Belle in Brooklyn’ a thing or two

By Erin Williams

The dating guru opens up about her new book on the ups and downs of relationships.

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Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 08/29/2011

No strangers at the bottom of the callaloo bowl

By Levita Diane Mondie

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Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 08/26/2011

Hurricane Irene: A survivor’s guide

By Robert E. Pierre

A reporter remembers what it’s like to be on constant alert as Hurricane Irene approaches

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Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 08/26/2011

What was your first job?

By Ryan Kellett

It’s a critical part of the jobs crisis debate — the first job. How does a first job affect your career, relationships and life?

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Posted at 05:25 PM ET, 08/25/2011

Conflicted feelings about the Hoyas

By David Bowers

When I saw the image of the Chinese basketball team stomping the Georgetown University basketball team player, my first thought was ‘What the?!?!’

By David Bowers | 05:25 PM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 08/25/2011