Tag: 2011

By Jalen Edmonds As the Urban Journalism Workshop celebrates its 25th anniversary, Straight Up: Urban Voice senior Jalen Edmonds reports on what it takes for married couples to make it 25 years and beyond.

When Amy Fissmer goes to her closet every morning to choose a pair of shoes, she often reaches for a plain pair of canvas slip-ons. They are worn and basic, and it is clear that Fissmer isn’t trying to make a fashion statement.

By Francies Stephenson UJW Staff WASHINGTON -- American Sign Language (ASL)...

Student leaders at Oxon Hill High School respond to online bullying by launching a campaign, "One Less Bully, One More Friend." “I never expected One Less to explode the way it did,” said Imani Brown, vice president of Oxon Hill’s SGA.

By Jelani Scott UJW Staff WASHINGTON – There are two main...