I am having a hard time creating my google maps. I have tried more than three times to sit down and do it and I keep having problems uploading pictures to my map. It is really simple to add a description. All you have to do is write a little blurb about the area and why it is significant.
I've asked various students in the class but they either don't have the time and patience to help me or they forgot how they attached their pictures to their map. It makes me wonder, if they really put it up themselves if they can't even show me how to do it, but I may be over exaggerating a little bit.
I have some really nice pictures that I took from my ward. I honestly feel as though my ward is the best because it is very diverse and it has a lot of wonderful attractions. Each community in my ward has a unique story or a different type of vibe. I truly love covering my ward. I would love to share it with the class on the google maps but I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. I even went to a workshop with my professor and I thought I grasped the concept when I went there but I guess I didn't.
I am so frustrated with this assignment. I am used to usually catching on quick with anything that I do but for some reason, I am having a hard time with this one.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Famous Howard Theatre will soon return
Many people have been hoping and wishing for the day to come when the famous-Howard Theatre would once again be up and running.
I decided to pay homage to the late and great Howard Theatre, a place where many African Americans got their first taste of fame. Many people relied on this establishment to bring them genuine talent.
For some decades, this place hasn't had any talent grace its beloved stage. But sooner than later that day will come.
I wasn't able to get any information regarding the building schedule but I might be looking in the wrong places. I have been on their website and I have attempted to email a variety of people but they keep getting sent back to me.
I will try to visit the site sometime this week and see if I can find a number somewhere on site. I did get a lot of good interviews from community members. I couldn't find anyone who was in much older to speak to me about the Howard theatre, I figured I wanted people who could better appreciate the return of the Howard Theatre.
In my opinion, I think that the return of the Howard Theatre will open a lot of doors for up and coming artists in the DMV.
I decided to pay homage to the late and great Howard Theatre, a place where many African Americans got their first taste of fame. Many people relied on this establishment to bring them genuine talent.
For some decades, this place hasn't had any talent grace its beloved stage. But sooner than later that day will come.
I wasn't able to get any information regarding the building schedule but I might be looking in the wrong places. I have been on their website and I have attempted to email a variety of people but they keep getting sent back to me.
I will try to visit the site sometime this week and see if I can find a number somewhere on site. I did get a lot of good interviews from community members. I couldn't find anyone who was in much older to speak to me about the Howard theatre, I figured I wanted people who could better appreciate the return of the Howard Theatre.
In my opinion, I think that the return of the Howard Theatre will open a lot of doors for up and coming artists in the DMV.
Dry Spell/ Update
So, as the semester comes to a close, I am finding it harder and harder to find some story ideas. I don't want to do the cliche stories. For example, the Cherry Blossom Festival. I want to expand my journalistic skills and find stories that can capture the essence of what I feel as though my readers would be interested in.
I thought of doing a story on the possible opening of a new Smithsonian museum of African American History and Culture. I think that would be a great story. But there might not be a lot of information on it seeing how it is scheduled to open on the National Mall in 2015.
I also wanted to do a story on the closing/remodeling of the Mt. Pleasant Library that is scheduled to occur in the beginning of April.
I'm having a hard time finding someone who I feel is worthy enough to do a profile on, I could do it on one of my ward's ANC council members because I believe that each of them lead a very hectic and strenuous life. But I'm still in the proces of finding someone who I feel is suitable.
I thought of doing a story on the possible opening of a new Smithsonian museum of African American History and Culture. I think that would be a great story. But there might not be a lot of information on it seeing how it is scheduled to open on the National Mall in 2015.
I also wanted to do a story on the closing/remodeling of the Mt. Pleasant Library that is scheduled to occur in the beginning of April.
I'm having a hard time finding someone who I feel is worthy enough to do a profile on, I could do it on one of my ward's ANC council members because I believe that each of them lead a very hectic and strenuous life. But I'm still in the proces of finding someone who I feel is suitable.
Gala Theatre
I believe this was one of my hardest stories that I had to complete. I wasn't able to get a lot of people to speak on behalf of this theatre. One, because a lot of people haven't heard about this theatre. Maybe because it caters to the Hispanic community more so, than any other. But people aren't aware that this theatre shows films, with English subtitles.
Since, I have been a student at Howard University, I can admit that I had never known of this place. And it's funny because I definitely pass right by it on my way to the grocery store in Columbia Heights.
This theatre has a lot of rich history and has a lot to offer to the surrounding community. I wasn't able to speak with the founding members in person or on the phone but we did correspond through email. I figured this might be easier, there might have been a language barrier.
The people who I spoke with seemed very enthusiastic when talking about the theatre. I would like to get a couple more opinions an/ or views but its hard when there is a limited number of people who know about this place.
The theatre is in a very historic theatre called the Tivoli theatre and it has a lot of rich history and seems to be in very good shape from looking at the exterior.
DC Rx Card
As assigned by my professor we were supposed to attend our ward's monthly ANC meeting. I was fortunate to do so. During the meeting a lot of information was brought up and discussed. One story that stood out to me was the new DC Rx card that the DC Chamber of Commerce is giving out to residents of the District to use to receive discounts on their prescription drugs.
When I decided to do this story, I didn't really have a direction. I just figured it would all come to me when I started doing my research. At the ANC meeting representatives from the DC Chamber of Commerce spoke about how the card works and how it will benefit the residents of DC.
I managed to get their contact information and I contacted them with several questions. All of my questions were answered plus many more. It was just hard getting in contact with Meredith because there were two people working with the DC Chamber of Commerce with the same first name.
I then thought of a way I could make my story unique and that was by adding the medical society of the district of Columbia. I wanted to know what role they were taking in helping patients get help with affording their medication.
I learned that the DC Rx card is accepted at various pharmacies as long as they are one of the many stores that support the discount card. This card can also be used in different states as well.
I wasn't able to get someone from a pharmacy to speak to me, and I went to various CVS locations. That was very difficult and frustrating. But I was able to get a resident to speak to me about how she heard about the DC Rx card. I really enjoyed researching and writing this story.
When I decided to do this story, I didn't really have a direction. I just figured it would all come to me when I started doing my research. At the ANC meeting representatives from the DC Chamber of Commerce spoke about how the card works and how it will benefit the residents of DC.
I managed to get their contact information and I contacted them with several questions. All of my questions were answered plus many more. It was just hard getting in contact with Meredith because there were two people working with the DC Chamber of Commerce with the same first name.
I then thought of a way I could make my story unique and that was by adding the medical society of the district of Columbia. I wanted to know what role they were taking in helping patients get help with affording their medication.
I learned that the DC Rx card is accepted at various pharmacies as long as they are one of the many stores that support the discount card. This card can also be used in different states as well.
I wasn't able to get someone from a pharmacy to speak to me, and I went to various CVS locations. That was very difficult and frustrating. But I was able to get a resident to speak to me about how she heard about the DC Rx card. I really enjoyed researching and writing this story.
Darnell's Mocha Lounge
I randomly stumbled upon this story. I was walking to the U street metro station and I was stopped by a random man who said he was the owner of Darnell's Mocha Lounge. His name is Darnell Perkins. Perkins was very energetic when he introduced himself and immediately got my attention.
For some years now, I had passed by the boarded up row house where there was once a thriving coffee shop, called the Mocha Lounge on 9th and Florida Ave.
As I began talking with the new owner, Darnell, he brought me in and told me about his vision and what he plans to do with this establishment. I was welcomed by the cozy envoirnment and the marvelous paintings on the inside. He gave me a complete tour of the lounge.
As soon as I entered I felt like I was at home and that was what Darnell strives to do when his customers enter. He has a lot of great ideas and it made my story very colorful.
I was invited to come back on Thursday for a live jazz performance, by Johnny Steele, a local artist. Steele played mainly old school music from the 60's, 70's and early 80's. I was a litlle out of my element but I was able to adjust. I feel as though I got very good interviews. I wish I could have gotten more but I was on a time schedule and couldn't do as much as I wanted.
The New Freedman's Clinc
I began by brainstorming story ideas but, I couldn't come up with anything. I was referred by a professor to contact the director of communications at Howard University and I did.
At first, I emailed Mr. Ron Harris who is the director of communications at Howard University. He didn't quite understand my question or what I needed and he allowed me to come meet with him in his office. About 15 minutes later I was in his office and that was when he actually told me about the Freedman's clinic and how it would be an excellent story to cover. He mentioned that most Howard University students wouldn't know anything about the clinc.
It is really intertesting because earlier in the year, I rode in a cab with a driver who was talking about a free clinic at HUH that his daughter who was in medical school at Howard University had started and how she was in Oprah's 'O' magazine, talking about the sucess of the clinic. I should have taken notes during that conversation becasue it could have given me a different angle. I remember him saying her name was Roalat Adulai. Too, bad I really didn't pay attention.
The questions that I asked the medical students really allowed me structure my story. I was able to get a lot of different prospectives. I was very fortunate to get an interview with the acting supervisor, Dr. Charles Mouton, because I was told by his assistant that I wouldn't be able to get an interview with him because his schedule was so hectic.
At first, I emailed Mr. Ron Harris who is the director of communications at Howard University. He didn't quite understand my question or what I needed and he allowed me to come meet with him in his office. About 15 minutes later I was in his office and that was when he actually told me about the Freedman's clinic and how it would be an excellent story to cover. He mentioned that most Howard University students wouldn't know anything about the clinc.
It is really intertesting because earlier in the year, I rode in a cab with a driver who was talking about a free clinic at HUH that his daughter who was in medical school at Howard University had started and how she was in Oprah's 'O' magazine, talking about the sucess of the clinic. I should have taken notes during that conversation becasue it could have given me a different angle. I remember him saying her name was Roalat Adulai. Too, bad I really didn't pay attention.
The questions that I asked the medical students really allowed me structure my story. I was able to get a lot of different prospectives. I was very fortunate to get an interview with the acting supervisor, Dr. Charles Mouton, because I was told by his assistant that I wouldn't be able to get an interview with him because his schedule was so hectic.
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