The first month of my internship at the Washington Post has been a great time. I have had an opportunity to meet some great people in this city and learn that DC has a lot more to offer than politics. In this blog post I shared some of my favorite assignments. Take a look!
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FUNERAL AND BURIAL OF TUSKEEGEE AIRMEN
Guests and loved ones attend the funeral service of Tuskegee Airman and three-time Olympic medalist Malvin Preston Whitfield at the National Cathedral on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Washington DC. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
A mourner is comforted at the funeral service of Tuskegee Airman and three-time Olympic medalist Malvin Preston Whitfield at the National Cathedral on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Washington DC. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
The remains of Tuskegee Airman and three-time Olympic medalist Malvin Preston Whitfield are carried outside of the National Cathedral on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Washington DC. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Tuskegee Airman and three-time Olympic medalist Malvin Preston Whitfield oldest daughter is comforted after his funeral service outside the National Cathedral on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Washington DC. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
: A ceremonial song is played at the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Nola Whitfield reacts after receiving a flag during the burial of her husband at the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Her husband, was Tuskegee Airman and three-time Olympic medalist Malvin Preston Whitfield.(Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
The daughter of Tuskegee Airman and three-time Olympic medalist Malvin Preston Whitfield reacts at his burial at the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 8 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
ACTIVIST PHILLIP PARNELL
Activist Phillip Parnell, 65, is seen in a portrait surrounded by many of the panels he has created in efforts to highlight the city's failure to solve homicides east of the Anacostia River Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Activist Phillip Parnell, 65, glues the final homicide victim's poster to a panel he has created to highlight the city's failure to solve homicides east of the Anacostia River Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
ORLANDO IN D.C.
Father Patrick Conroy leads a prayer with members of the LGBT and Muslim community for the victims who were shot and killed by a gunman in an Orlando, Florida nightclub Monday, June 13 2016 in Washington, DC outside the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
RAMADAN
Muslim men and children recite verses of the Quran before a ceremonial meal at the Masjid Muhammad Mosque on Wednesday June 15, 2016 in Washington D.C. The daily Ramadan fast ends at sunset with a prayer and feast, known as Iftar. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Isa Khokhar, right, 7, helps serve food during a ceremonial meal at the Masjid Muhammad Mosque on Wednesday June 15, 2016 in Washington D.C. The daily Ramadan fast ends at sunset with a prayer and feast, known as Iftar. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Tyler Jabari-Rainey, 9, pauses while reciting verses of the Quran at the Masjid Muhammad Mosque on Wednesday June 15, 2016 in Washington D.C. The daily Ramadan fast ends at sunset with a prayer and feast, known as Iftar. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DC residents and elected officials met to discuss becoming the 51st state of the United States. DC has long fought for statehood and while it seems like most of the residents are for it, from the looks of the meeting there were different opinions on how they should get there.
D.C. resident Beth Marcus walks away from the microphone after addressing the commission during the New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting Friday, June 17, 2016 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
A D.C. resident claps during the New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting Friday, June 17, 2016 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
The New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting is held Friday, June 17, 2016 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Josh Burch, 38, listens during the New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting Friday, June 17, 2016 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. "Its a disappointment that D.C. residents can only voice an opinion and not vote for actual change. I'm still for D.C. statehood and will vote yes in November" Burch said. He also suggested that the commission should consider changing the proposed name of New Columbia to be named after Frederick Douglas. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Lakaiela Dolman, 6, pink shirt, practices her speech with the assistant of her grandmother Susan Woodard, bottom right, before the start of the New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting Friday, June 17, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Her brother Tayvon Dolman, 5, plays with an american flag as Anise Jenkins, red shirt, assists with the speech. (Photo by Christian K. Le
D.C. resident Alan Morrison listens during the New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting Friday, June 17, 2016 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C.(Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
BLIND ROWBOATER
Ibrahim but better known as Dammie, was a joy to photograph. He laughed the entire time. People like him motivate me. It seems as if he gets up everyday and enjoys life. He views being blind as a challenge instead of downfall.
Ibrahim Onafeko, 32, better known as Dammie is a blind competitive row boater. He hopes to represent Nigeria in the Paralympics. "Being blind would discourage some people, but I say it as a challenge," Onafeko said Monday June 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. at the Anacostia Community Boathouse. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Ibrahim Onafeko and his training partner rushes through the water while training Monday June 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. on the Anacostia River. Onafeko, is a blind competitive row boater who hopes to represent Nigeria in the Paralympics. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Ibrahim Onafeko, 32, trains Monday June 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. on the Anacostia River. Onafeko, is a blind competitive row boater who hopes to represent Nigeria in the Paralympics. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Ibrahim Onafeko, 32, left, and Dan Longo, right, takes a quick break while training Monday June 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. on the Anacostia River. Onafeko, is a blind competitive row boater who hopes to represent Nigeria in the Paralympics. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
BEAT THE STREETS
Antonio Brown, 24, watches over children as they ride their bikes and hang out at the "Beat the Streets" community event Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The event is part of DC's summer crime initiative to promote non-violence in communities. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Community members and Police Officers are seen at the "Beat the Streets" community event Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The event is part of DC's summer crime initiative to promote non-violence in communities. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Maurice Plater, 13, looks back after cuffing Tony Martin, 32, with a set of officer's handcuffs during the "Beat the Streets" community event Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The event is part of DC's summer crime initiative to promote non-violence in communities. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
Cadet Kaelin Villegas, right, gives a high-five to Raehelle Williams, 2, as her sister Cori King, 8, plays in the water during the "Beat the Streets" community event Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The event is part of DC's summer crime initiative to promote non-violence in communities. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
A youngster performs a popular DC area dance called "Beat Ya Feet" during the "Beat the Streets" community event Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The dance originated and is popular amongst African Americans in the DC area. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)
(left to right) Swag, 21, as he refers to himself, and Diego Green, 19, laughs at Davon Marquise, 20, as he dances to music during the "Beat the Streets" community event Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (Photo by Christian K. Lee/The Washington Post)