Courtland T. Jr. Milloyhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMon, 01 Feb 2021 17:56:37 +00001hourly1Under rules of the road, it’s car vs. bike. Or maybe the rules make losers of both.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/under-rules-of-the-road-its-car-vs-bike-or-maybe-the-rules-make-losers-of-both/2018/08/14/20193380-9f48-11e8-83d2-70203b8d7b44_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/under-rules-of-the-road-its-car-vs-bike-or-maybe-the-rules-make-losers-of-both/2018/08/14/20193380-9f48-11e8-83d2-70203b8d7b44_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 14 Aug 2018 13:14:19 +0000Laws for how bikes and cars should operate on the road are “explicit,” but how they’re viewed depends on whether you’re behind a steering wheel or handlebars.For some teachers, there’s no better place to learn about slavery than the birthplace of Robert E. Leehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-some-teachers-theres-no-better-place-to-learn-about-slavery-than-the-birthplace-of-robert-e-lee/2018/07/31/4187ad8e-94b8-11e8-a679-b09212fb69c2_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-some-teachers-theres-no-better-place-to-learn-about-slavery-than-the-birthplace-of-robert-e-lee/2018/07/31/4187ad8e-94b8-11e8-a679-b09212fb69c2_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 31 Jul 2018 22:47:49 +0000Discussing the topic can be traumatic, so some educators are getting a lesson before they head back to the classroom.If Democrats want to get out the vote, they need to stop playing it safehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/if-democrats-want-to-get-out-the-vote-they-need-to-stop-playing-it-safe/2018/07/24/8ea81a4a-8f59-11e8-bcd5-9d911c784c38_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/if-democrats-want-to-get-out-the-vote-they-need-to-stop-playing-it-safe/2018/07/24/8ea81a4a-8f59-11e8-bcd5-9d911c784c38_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 24 Jul 2018 22:06:39 +0000Voters opposed to the president want answers about what can be done, not excuses.A love of music led one woman to a lifetime of teaching, and a lifeline for some boys at riskhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-love-of-music-lead-one-woman-to-a-lifetime-of-teaching-and-a-lifeline-for-some-boys-at-risk/2018/06/26/80c346d8-7948-11e8-80be-6d32e182a3bc_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-love-of-music-lead-one-woman-to-a-lifetime-of-teaching-and-a-lifeline-for-some-boys-at-risk/2018/06/26/80c346d8-7948-11e8-80be-6d32e182a3bc_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 26 Jun 2018 20:53:28 +0000After a record number of homicides one year, a teacher created a choir to keep young boys off the street. Twenty-five years later, she has reached more than 700 boys.A dad went to jail, and his son followed in his footsteps. Now they’re both trying to forge a new path.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-dad-went-to-jail-and-his-son-followed-in-his-footsteps-now-theyre-both-trying-to-forge-a-new-path/2018/06/19/8bc56278-73d0-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-dad-went-to-jail-and-his-son-followed-in-his-footsteps-now-theyre-both-trying-to-forge-a-new-path/2018/06/19/8bc56278-73d0-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 19 Jun 2018 22:16:02 +0000After a lifetime apart, a first Father’s Day and an opportunity to help a son find his way after prison.To fight racism, stop trying to fix people. Fix the system that supports racism.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/to-fight-racism-stop-trying-to-fix-people-fix-the-system-that-supports-racism/2018/06/05/bb9e5c1c-6835-11e8-9e38-24e693b38637_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/to-fight-racism-stop-trying-to-fix-people-fix-the-system-that-supports-racism/2018/06/05/bb9e5c1c-6835-11e8-9e38-24e693b38637_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 05 Jun 2018 21:16:23 +0000Cultural-sensitivity programs focus on changing minds, but the focus should be on changing the structures that reinforce the mind-set.This D.C. woman has shown compassion to many, including her son’s killer. Now she could use a little compassion herself.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/this-dc-woman-has-shown-compassion-to-many-including-her-sons-killer-now-she-could-use-a-little-compassion-herself/2018/05/22/804667ca-5dce-11e8-a4a4-c070ef53f315_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/this-dc-woman-has-shown-compassion-to-many-including-her-sons-killer-now-she-could-use-a-little-compassion-herself/2018/05/22/804667ca-5dce-11e8-a4a4-c070ef53f315_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 23 May 2018 02:27:00 +0000Marita Michael fought to improve her neighborhood. Now the area is changing, and she can no longer stay.We can’t avoid the subject of race because we’re never able to leave it behindhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/we-cant-avoid-the-subject-of-race-because-were-never-able-to-leave-it-behind/2018/05/15/9bbf6a46-5541-11e8-9c91-7dab596e8252_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/we-cant-avoid-the-subject-of-race-because-were-never-able-to-leave-it-behind/2018/05/15/9bbf6a46-5541-11e8-9c91-7dab596e8252_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 15 May 2018 11:00:00 +0000The laws may have changed when it comes to discrimination, but it feels like we’re repeating history.New stadium, new restaurants, and more dust and pollution for the poorest residents of Southwest Washingtonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/southwest-dc-is-getting-a-new-stadium-new-restaurants-and-more-dust-and-pollution-for-its-poorest-residents/2018/05/05/19f4a0a4-4fb4-11e8-84a0-458a1aa9ac0a_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/southwest-dc-is-getting-a-new-stadium-new-restaurants-and-more-dust-and-pollution-for-its-poorest-residents/2018/05/05/19f4a0a4-4fb4-11e8-84a0-458a1aa9ac0a_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloySun, 06 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000A neighborhood environmental justice group has been fighting to get officials to pay attention to the health impact of development.Some D.C. students are seeking healthier, more affordable food for themselves, and their classmateshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/some-dc-students-are-seeking-healthier-more-affordable-food-for-themselves-and-their-classmates/2018/04/17/ca65101c-4254-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/some-dc-students-are-seeking-healthier-more-affordable-food-for-themselves-and-their-classmates/2018/04/17/ca65101c-4254-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 17 Apr 2018 21:33:38 +0000At a food justice summit, students spread the word on how to better eat for better lives.Citizen scientists are the new community activistshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/citizen-scientists-are-the-new-community-activists/2018/04/10/b2edc5be-3ce6-11e8-8d53-eba0ed2371cc_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/citizen-scientists-are-the-new-community-activists/2018/04/10/b2edc5be-3ce6-11e8-8d53-eba0ed2371cc_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 10 Apr 2018 19:52:18 +0000Residents going “door-to-door” to educate about environmental hazards are crucial to improving community health.For one musician, D.C. was the place for black entertainers. The ’68 riots changed everything.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-one-musician-dc-was-the-place-for-black-entertainers-the-68-riots-changed-everything/2018/04/03/d84ec8b4-375d-11e8-9c0a-85d477d9a226_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-one-musician-dc-was-the-place-for-black-entertainers-the-68-riots-changed-everything/2018/04/03/d84ec8b4-375d-11e8-9c0a-85d477d9a226_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 03 Apr 2018 21:32:49 +0000Curtis Pope performed before integrated crowds in Europe after the riots and found that music was a way to achieve Martin Luther King’s vision.This doctor was raised to believe abortion was wrong. He’s now an advocate for reproductive rights.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/this-doctor-was-raised-to-believe-abortion-was-wrong-hes-now-an-advocate-for-reproductive-rights/2018/03/27/83e33376-31dd-11e8-8abc-22a366b72f2d_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/this-doctor-was-raised-to-believe-abortion-was-wrong-hes-now-an-advocate-for-reproductive-rights/2018/03/27/83e33376-31dd-11e8-8abc-22a366b72f2d_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 27 Mar 2018 21:41:30 +0000Dr. Willie Parker says to be ‘pro-life’ means showing compassion for the entirety of a person’s life.More armed police or fewer guns? How to fix our nation’s gun violence issues.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/more-armed-police-or-fewer-guns-how-to-fix-our-nations-violence-issue/2018/03/25/88db7326-3051-11e8-94fa-32d48460b955_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/more-armed-police-or-fewer-guns-how-to-fix-our-nations-violence-issue/2018/03/25/88db7326-3051-11e8-94fa-32d48460b955_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloySun, 25 Mar 2018 22:19:05 +0000Our biggest problem may be our political leaders.The debate rages, but one gun store owner is seeing a change in tone after the Parkland shootingshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-debate-rages-but-one-gun-store-owner-is-seeing-a-change-in-tone-after-the-parkland-shootings/2018/03/13/65d7f36c-26e3-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-debate-rages-but-one-gun-store-owner-is-seeing-a-change-in-tone-after-the-parkland-shootings/2018/03/13/65d7f36c-26e3-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 14 Mar 2018 00:11:00 +0000At a Virginia gun shop there hasn’t been the panic buying that usually takes place after a mass shooting, and few people are seeking the deadliest weapons.Marion Barry’s statue captures the essence of the man — his strengths and his vulnerabilitieshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/marion-barrys-statue-captures-the-essence-of-the-man--his-strengths-and-his-vulnerabilities/2018/03/03/4fb3e182-1f2b-11e8-b2d9-08e748f892c0_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/marion-barrys-statue-captures-the-essence-of-the-man--his-strengths-and-his-vulnerabilities/2018/03/03/4fb3e182-1f2b-11e8-b2d9-08e748f892c0_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloySun, 04 Mar 2018 17:48:55 +0000The tribute to the former mayor looks beyond his shortcomings to honor the breadth of his career.Everyone seems to be speaking for God. Heaven help us.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/everyone-seems-to-be-speaking-for-god-heaven-help-us/2018/02/27/b7e459ca-1be9-11e8-b2d9-08e748f892c0_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/everyone-seems-to-be-speaking-for-god-heaven-help-us/2018/02/27/b7e459ca-1be9-11e8-b2d9-08e748f892c0_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 27 Feb 2018 23:24:21 +0000God has been invoked by the president, the NRA and religious leaders, to both uphold the values of the U.S. and to condemn them.‘The Great Society’ is set in the turbulent 1960s. ‘Black Panther’ envisions a futuristic present. Both offer lessons for today.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-great-society-is-set-in-the-turbulent-1960s-black-panther-envisions-a-futuristic-present-both-offer-lessons-for-today/2018/02/15/02c408c4-1199-11e8-9570-29c9830535e5_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-great-society-is-set-in-the-turbulent-1960s-black-panther-envisions-a-futuristic-present-both-offer-lessons-for-today/2018/02/15/02c408c4-1199-11e8-9570-29c9830535e5_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyMon, 19 Feb 2018 01:47:00 +0000The play unfolds during the civil rights era, and that’s also when the comic book hero came to be.A new Poor People’s Campaign, but the same old obstacleshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-poor-peoples-campaign-but-the-same-old-obstacles/2018/02/06/68ba1f58-0b61-11e8-8b0d-891602206fb7_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-poor-peoples-campaign-but-the-same-old-obstacles/2018/02/06/68ba1f58-0b61-11e8-8b0d-891602206fb7_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 06 Feb 2018 22:06:00 +0000Activists are once again trying to tackle poverty within a system designed to favor the rich.The Memphis sanitation strike was a fight for better pay and working conditions. Now workers need to fight for better training.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-memphis-sanitation-strike-was-a-fight-for-better-pay-and-working-conditions-now-workers-need-to-fight-for-better-training/2018/02/01/3ea456aa-0771-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-memphis-sanitation-strike-was-a-fight-for-better-pay-and-working-conditions-now-workers-need-to-fight-for-better-training/2018/02/01/3ea456aa-0771-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyFri, 02 Feb 2018 02:41:50 +0000The jobs of the future will require more education, but too many workers are being left behind.Simeon Booker’s job was reporting. But what he did with it was a calling.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/simeon-bookers-job-was-reporting-but-what-he-did-with-it-was-a-calling/2018/01/29/cd919926-0533-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/simeon-bookers-job-was-reporting-but-what-he-did-with-it-was-a-calling/2018/01/29/cd919926-0533-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 30 Jan 2018 23:07:00 +0000The groundbreaking journalist helped cover the civil rights movement and forced the nation to see the horrors of segregation.A wedding expo turns out to be the perfect place to talk about marriagehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-wedding-expo-turns-out-to-be-the-perfect-place-to-talk-about-marriage/2018/01/16/08ae27b0-fad8-11e7-8f66-2df0b94bb98a_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-wedding-expo-turns-out-to-be-the-perfect-place-to-talk-about-marriage/2018/01/16/08ae27b0-fad8-11e7-8f66-2df0b94bb98a_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 16 Jan 2018 23:03:28 +0000These brides-to-be say that they have found Mr. Right amid all the Mr. Wrongs.To battle addiction, treatment and family support are offering one man hopehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/to-battle-addiction-treatment-and-family-support-are-offering-one-man-hope/2018/01/09/854aeee6-f567-11e7-a9e3-ab18ce41436a_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/to-battle-addiction-treatment-and-family-support-are-offering-one-man-hope/2018/01/09/854aeee6-f567-11e7-a9e3-ab18ce41436a_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 09 Jan 2018 22:32:39 +0000An increasingly lethal synthetic opioid pushed one longtime addict to seek help, from science and community.Rev. Jerry Moore, a life of servicehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/rev-jerry-moore-a-life-of-service/2018/01/02/175ab740-efd6-11e7-b3bf-ab90a706e175_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/rev-jerry-moore-a-life-of-service/2018/01/02/175ab740-efd6-11e7-b3bf-ab90a706e175_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 02 Jan 2018 17:41:16 +0000Rev Moore’s Do the Right Thing MinistryA tech expert now works to keep people from terrorizing themselves with toxic foodshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-tech-expert-now-works-to-keep-people-from-terrorizing-themselves-with-toxic-foods/2017/12/26/e46db79a-e979-11e7-b698-91d4e35920a3_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-tech-expert-now-works-to-keep-people-from-terrorizing-themselves-with-toxic-foods/2017/12/26/e46db79a-e979-11e7-b698-91d4e35920a3_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 26 Dec 2017 23:51:30 +0000When Gwyn Whittaker lost her fiance to a heart attack, she started a cafe to help others eat healthfully.Anthony Williams is credited with helping to revitalize D.C. Now he’s working to make sure everyone benefits.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/anthony-williams-is-credited-with-helping-to-revitalize-dc-now-hes-working-to-make-sure-everyone-benefits/2017/12/15/ac484dc2-e1b7-11e7-8679-a9728984779c_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/anthony-williams-is-credited-with-helping-to-revitalize-dc-now-hes-working-to-make-sure-everyone-benefits/2017/12/15/ac484dc2-e1b7-11e7-8679-a9728984779c_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloySun, 17 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000The former two-term mayor says the city must continue to grow, but it also needs to be more inclusive.Keith Davis was accused of murder. Now he’ll face a fourth trial to prove he didn’t do it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/keith-davis-was-accused-of-murder-now-hell-face-a-fourth-trial-to-prove-he-didnt-do-it/2017/12/05/d7dab07e-d9e2-11e7-a841-2066faf731ef_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/keith-davis-was-accused-of-murder-now-hell-face-a-fourth-trial-to-prove-he-didnt-do-it/2017/12/05/d7dab07e-d9e2-11e7-a841-2066faf731ef_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 06 Dec 2017 00:32:18 +0000Davis was first charged with robbery. Later he was charged with murder. In both cases, he has argued police got the wrong man.An advocate for diversity in the media is still pressing for representationhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/an-advocate-for-diversity-in-the-media-is-still-pressing-for-representation/2017/11/28/b5af2de0-d456-11e7-b62d-d9345ced896d_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/an-advocate-for-diversity-in-the-media-is-still-pressing-for-representation/2017/11/28/b5af2de0-d456-11e7-b62d-d9345ced896d_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 29 Nov 2017 00:28:00 +0000Fifty years after joining the news industry, a journalist says there hasn’t been enough progress to bring minorities into newsrooms.Students gain an appreciation for history after learning there’s more to the storyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/students-gain-an-appreciation-for-history-after-learning-theres-more-to-the-story/2017/11/21/5dd2adbc-ced5-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/students-gain-an-appreciation-for-history-after-learning-theres-more-to-the-story/2017/11/21/5dd2adbc-ced5-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 21 Nov 2017 22:58:00 +0000Additional materials are allowing students to see history from the perspective of those who’ve often been left out.Milloy Says Hi to Nortonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2017/11/08/794bf960-c492-11e7-a441-3a768c8586f1_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2017/11/08/794bf960-c492-11e7-a441-3a768c8586f1_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyMon, 20 Nov 2017 16:26:00 +0000waits for her to say hi backFor this centenarian, ballet has brought a lifetime of gifts and givinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-this-centenarian-ballet-has-brought-a-lifetime-of-gifts-and-giving/2017/11/07/1f91056c-c3e5-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-this-centenarian-ballet-has-brought-a-lifetime-of-gifts-and-giving/2017/11/07/1f91056c-c3e5-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 07 Nov 2017 22:21:36 +0000Therrell Smith was part of a group of classical dance teachers who sought to provide lessons to black girls often left out of such pursuits.For residents of D.C., the city is shifting under our feethttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/for-residents-of-dc-the-city-is-shifting-under-our-feet/2017/10/19/901f0232-a52e-11e7-ade1-76d061d56efa_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/for-residents-of-dc-the-city-is-shifting-under-our-feet/2017/10/19/901f0232-a52e-11e7-ade1-76d061d56efa_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyThu, 19 Oct 2017 14:03:30 +0000This is what happens when a city gets hit by a deluge of dollars.Hundreds of Concerned Black Men once offered help to D.C. boys. Now only 15 men remain.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/hundreds-of-concerned-black-men-once-offered-help-to-dc-boys-now-only-15-men-remain/2017/10/10/a27ea100-add8-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/hundreds-of-concerned-black-men-once-offered-help-to-dc-boys-now-only-15-men-remain/2017/10/10/a27ea100-add8-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 10 Oct 2017 22:21:56 +0000As the mentoring organization prepares to celebrate its 35th year, it is struggling to attract new members.Vietnam documentary shows the ease of killing abroad. Mass shootings show they’re acceptable at home, too.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/vietnam-documentary-shows-the-ease-of-killing-abroad-mass-shootings-show-theyre-acceptable-at-home-too/2017/10/03/a3978fc0-a856-11e7-b3aa-c0e2e1d41e38_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/vietnam-documentary-shows-the-ease-of-killing-abroad-mass-shootings-show-theyre-acceptable-at-home-too/2017/10/03/a3978fc0-a856-11e7-b3aa-c0e2e1d41e38_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 03 Oct 2017 23:01:57 +0000Like soldiers in a war zone, we too have become far too accustomed to killings.For two Maryland residents, protests over police brutality seem to have gotten lost in the flaghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-two-maryland-residents-protests-over-police-brutality-seem-to-have-gotten-lost-in-the-flag/2017/09/26/1d503f40-a2dc-11e7-ade1-76d061d56efa_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-two-maryland-residents-protests-over-police-brutality-seem-to-have-gotten-lost-in-the-flag/2017/09/26/1d503f40-a2dc-11e7-ade1-76d061d56efa_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 26 Sep 2017 22:44:41 +0000The reaction to athletes kneeling shows how far the fight for equality has come, and how far it has to go.Even in a prosperous city like D.C., many still go hungry, report findshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/even-in-a-prosperous-city-like-dc-many-still-go-hungry-report-finds/2017/09/19/6601d938-9d55-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/even-in-a-prosperous-city-like-dc-many-still-go-hungry-report-finds/2017/09/19/6601d938-9d55-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 19 Sep 2017 22:12:00 +0000Poverty and economic inequities keep many city residents from having access to quality foods.After the hurricanes, watch out for the flood of damaged carshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/after-the-hurrricanes-watch-out-for-the-flood-of-damaged-cars/2017/09/12/11026484-97c4-11e7-87fc-c3f7ee4035c9_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/after-the-hurrricanes-watch-out-for-the-flood-of-damaged-cars/2017/09/12/11026484-97c4-11e7-87fc-c3f7ee4035c9_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 12 Sep 2017 22:24:17 +0000AAA Mid-Atlantic warns water-damaged vehicles could end up in the D.C. market within two months.A WWII veteran lost touch with his family. It would take years before they learned of his death.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-wwii-veteran-lost-touch-with-his-family-it-would-take-years-before-they-learned-of-his-death/2017/08/29/c222ac80-8cdc-11e7-84c0-02cc069f2c37_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-wwii-veteran-lost-touch-with-his-family-it-would-take-years-before-they-learned-of-his-death/2017/08/29/c222ac80-8cdc-11e7-84c0-02cc069f2c37_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 29 Aug 2017 21:18:00 +0000Arthur Moorehand’s nephew said his family hasn’t stayed in touch like they should, and an AARP report says that’s not unusual for families to drift apart.Want to see proof of institutional racism? Let weed open your eyes.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/want-to-see-proof-of-institutional-racism-let-weed-open-your-eyes/2017/08/22/099b7740-8751-11e7-a94f-3139abce39f5_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/want-to-see-proof-of-institutional-racism-let-weed-open-your-eyes/2017/08/22/099b7740-8751-11e7-a94f-3139abce39f5_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 22 Aug 2017 22:18:00 +0000A Maryland law required racial diversity in licensing medical marijuana growers, but none of the firms chosen as operators is owned by African Americans.White nationalists are yelling the loudest, but quieter forms of racism need to be tackled, toohttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/white-nationalists-are-yelling-the-loudest-but-quieter-forms-of-racism-need-to-be-tackle-too/2017/08/15/9194d1e0-81da-11e7-ab27-1a21a8e006ab_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/white-nationalists-are-yelling-the-loudest-but-quieter-forms-of-racism-need-to-be-tackle-too/2017/08/15/9194d1e0-81da-11e7-ab27-1a21a8e006ab_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 16 Aug 2017 00:07:00 +0000It’s easy to see bigotry in a Nazi salute, but we tend to overlook the institutional policies that can discriminate.D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance is in need of a rescue of its ownhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dcs-humane-rescue-alliance-is-in-need-of-a-rescue-of-its-own/2017/08/08/ca04ea64-7c40-11e7-83c7-5bd5460f0d7e_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dcs-humane-rescue-alliance-is-in-need-of-a-rescue-of-its-own/2017/08/08/ca04ea64-7c40-11e7-83c7-5bd5460f0d7e_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 09 Aug 2017 02:57:00 +0000The shelter has had problems with its air conditioning and heating, and water is seeping up through drains and down through the ceiling.D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance is in need of a rescue of its ownhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 08 Aug 2017 23:10:35 +0000The shelter has had problems with its air conditioning and heating, and water is seeping up through drains and down through the ceiling.In Guyana, a writer finds new inspiration for speaking out at homehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-guyana-a-writer-finds-new-inspiration-for-speaking-out-at-home/2017/08/01/25b5461e-76d4-11e7-8f39-eeb7d3a2d304_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-guyana-a-writer-finds-new-inspiration-for-speaking-out-at-home/2017/08/01/25b5461e-76d4-11e7-8f39-eeb7d3a2d304_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 02 Aug 2017 00:24:00 +0000Defiance comes with risks, but a writer learns from activists that this is no time for silence.In Guyana, a writer finds new inspiration for speaking out at homehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 01 Aug 2017 23:25:23 +0000Defiance comes with risks, but a writer learns from activists that this is no time for silence.Jim Vance: For him, it was all about the fundamentalshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/jim-vance-for-him-it-was-all-about-the-fundamentals/2017/07/25/1ab117ac-715c-11e7-9eac-d56bd5568db8_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/jim-vance-for-him-it-was-all-about-the-fundamentals/2017/07/25/1ab117ac-715c-11e7-9eac-d56bd5568db8_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 25 Jul 2017 22:09:00 +0000Throughout his life and career, the news anchor paid attention to a principle — be open and honest with the viewers.A study found that adults see black girls as less innocent. These girls didn’t need a study to tell them that.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-study-found-that-adults-see-black-girls-as-less-innocent-these-girls-didnt-need-a-study-to-tell-them-that/2017/07/18/b97cefa6-6bca-11e7-b9e2-2056e768a7e5_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-study-found-that-adults-see-black-girls-as-less-innocent-these-girls-didnt-need-a-study-to-tell-them-that/2017/07/18/b97cefa6-6bca-11e7-b9e2-2056e768a7e5_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 19 Jul 2017 00:48:00 +0000For these children, being themselves can be difficult in this world.A study found that adults see black girls as less innocent. These girls didn’t need a study to tell them that.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 18 Jul 2017 22:06:56 +0000For these children, being themselves can be difficult in this world.Charles ‘Tae’ Bennett found his calling caring for animals. Now police are trying to find the human who took his life.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/charles-tae-bennett-found-his-calling-caring-for-animals-now-police-are-trying-to-find-the-human-who-took-his-life/2017/07/04/18659f44-6000-11e7-a4f7-af34fc1d9d39_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/charles-tae-bennett-found-his-calling-caring-for-animals-now-police-are-trying-to-find-the-human-who-took-his-life/2017/07/04/18659f44-6000-11e7-a4f7-af34fc1d9d39_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 04 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000Bennett was fatally shot in April after attending a party, but no motive for his killing is known and no arrests have been made.Charles ‘Tae’ Bennett found his calling caring for animals. Now police are trying to find the human who took his life.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 04 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000Bennett was fatally shot in April after attending a party, but no motive for his killing is known and no arrests have been made.We may not like our veggies. But with rollbacks to health care, they’ve never been more important.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 27 Jun 2017 20:34:59 +0000The CDC says that more than 80 percent of Americans are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables.We may not like our veggies. But with rollbacks to health care, they’ve never been more important.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 27 Jun 2017 20:34:59 +0000The CDC says that more than 80 percent of Americans are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables.Topless bans aim to protect, but some question who needs protectinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/topless-bans-aim-to-protect-but-some-question-who-needs-protecting/2017/06/20/2b249cb8-55ef-11e7-b38e-35fd8e0c288f_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/topless-bans-aim-to-protect-but-some-question-who-needs-protecting/2017/06/20/2b249cb8-55ef-11e7-b38e-35fd8e0c288f_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyWed, 21 Jun 2017 20:15:00 +0000Some groups are arguing that going topless is an issue of equity.Topless bans aim to protect, but some question who needs protectinghttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 20 Jun 2017 22:43:00 +0000Some groups are arguing that going topless is an issue of equity.Surprised that nooses are being left around D.C.? Be prepared to see more.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/surprised-that-nooses-are-being-left-around-dc-be-prepared-to-see-more/2017/06/06/824c817a-4ad4-11e7-9669-250d0b15f83b_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/surprised-that-nooses-are-being-left-around-dc-be-prepared-to-see-more/2017/06/06/824c817a-4ad4-11e7-9669-250d0b15f83b_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 06 Jun 2017 23:11:00 +0000Hanging nooses to intimidate isn’t new, and it isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.Surprised that nooses are being left around D.C.? Be prepared to see more.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 06 Jun 2017 21:40:09 +0000Hanging nooses to intimidate isn’t new, and it isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.When an ex-offender couldn’t find a job, he made one for himselfhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/when-an-ex-offender-couldnt-find-a-job-he-made-one-for-himself/2017/05/30/0fbec9b8-455e-11e7-a196-a1bb629f64cb_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/when-an-ex-offender-couldnt-find-a-job-he-made-one-for-himself/2017/05/30/0fbec9b8-455e-11e7-a196-a1bb629f64cb_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 30 May 2017 23:27:00 +0000After years in and out of jail, Lorenzo Stewart has started a business. “I knew my only route was to be my own boss,” Stewart said.When an ex-offender couldn’t find a job, he made one for himselfhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 30 May 2017 22:16:41 +0000After years in and out of jail, Lorenzo Stewart has started a business. “I knew my only route was to be my own boss,” Stewart said.A driver’s-ed program aims to teach how to deal with police. We also need officers who understand how to deal with drivers.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-drivers-ed-program-aims-to-teach-how-to-deal-with-police-we-also-need-officers-who-understand-how-to-deal-with-drivers/2017/05/23/30ac48c2-3fcc-11e7-adba-394ee67a7582_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-drivers-ed-program-aims-to-teach-how-to-deal-with-police-we-also-need-officers-who-understand-how-to-deal-with-drivers/2017/05/23/30ac48c2-3fcc-11e7-adba-394ee67a7582_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 23 May 2017 20:20:00 +0000After a number of police shootings of unarmed black men, one elected official has come up with a program aimed at reducing such fatal interactions.A Virginia politician calls for hate to leave his hometown. Easier said than done.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 16 May 2017 21:51:19 +0000Protests over a Confederate statue masks the real battle for retaining supremacy.A Virginia politician calls for hate to leave his hometown. Easier said than done.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-virginia-politician-calls-for-hate-to-leave-his-hometown-easier-said-than-done/2017/05/16/0ca5dc3a-3a55-11e7-9e48-c4f199710b69_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-virginia-politician-calls-for-hate-to-leave-his-hometown-easier-said-than-done/2017/05/16/0ca5dc3a-3a55-11e7-9e48-c4f199710b69_story.htmlCourtland T. Jr. MilloyTue, 16 May 2017 21:51:19 +0000Protests over a Confederate statue masks the real battle for retaining supremacy.