Last night, I joined Adam Eidinger and Slobodan Milic at GW Law for a conversation about foie gras and Initiative 86’s path to law. Thank you to GW Law’s Animal Law program and everyone who came to talk about how ballot initiatives shape policy in the District.

It was great joining Dr. Lynn Jennings and hearing more about what she plans to tackle for Ward 5 families, students, and educators on the DC State Board of Education. Thank you for having me, Lynn, and I look forward to seeing the work ahead!

Nigeria at 66! Proud to celebrate alongside the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States and his wife, with fellow Nigerians making an impact across so many fields. Moments like these remind me why I’m proud of where I come from, and who I carry with me as I serve D.C.

It was an honor to join the Hispanic Lobbyists Association for the La Placita: Avanza Awards. I stand in solidarity with the Latino community and am grateful to HLA for the invitation and for celebrating our shared stories, culture, and leadership. ¡Sí se puede! Better yet… ¡Sí se pudo

A second chance needs a real path forward. I appreciated hearing from leaders centering reentry and the people directly affected by it. In DC, that means tackling barriers to housing, jobs, and opportunity for neighbors returning home. Thank you, @ficpfm, for leading this work.

Great spending time with the Ward 6 Dems and ANC leaders, and always good to see Ms. Karen! The best conversations start with neighbors who know their communities and show up for them every day. I’m listening, and I’m ready to keep working together for Ward 6 and the entire District.

Last night, I made my case at the DC At-Large Council debate: protect Home Rule, expand access to health care, and make the District a place where more people can afford to build a future. Thank you to DC Debates and everyone who tuned in.

“Like the phoenix, we rise rooted in purpose, fueled by service, and ready for what’s next.” An incredible evening at the Phoenix Awards celebrating Black leadership, culture, and excellence during CBC Weekend. The energy spoke for itself!

Great conversations and meaningful connections at The Hunt Institute. I appreciated the opportunity to engage with leaders committed to strengthening education and expanding opportunity for every student. Thank you to The Hunt Institute for creating space for this important work.

CBC Week energy! Had a great time joining an incredible group of leaders for The Single Mingle’s Congressional Black Caucus Panel and Mixer. We talked politics, purpose, relationships, and the issues impacting unmarried adults across the District.

CBC Week kicked off the right way! Thank you to The Black Tech Collective for bringing Black builders, founders and leaders together.

I appreciated the opportunity to speak with our seniors, hear what matters most to them, and share a few laughs along the way at the Ward 7 Senior Lunchtime Mix. Thank you to the DC Office of Planning and the Greater Washington Urban League for creating such a welcoming space at Marvin Gaye Park.

Today, we celebrate the working people who power our communities, strengthen our neighborhoods, and make DC the district we’re proud to call home. Your hard work deserves more than recognition, it deserves respect, opportunity, and leadership that stands with you. Happy Labor Day, DC!