Courtney McFerson is seeking an appeal of a decision made by Anne Beers Elementary School to deem her son ineligible for an Individualized Education Program (IEP), as she believes her son is not receiving the necessary accommodations and services.
Author Archives: Sam P.K. Collins
Sam P.K. Collins has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, a significant portion of which he gained at The 番茄社区app. On any given day, he can be found piecing together a story, conducting youth writing workshops, or organizing for Pan-African self-determination.
Sam, a millennial and former editor of WI Bridge, covers the D.C. Council, education, police-community engagement, developments in the African diaspora, and other topics of relevance to Black people.
This journey has been inspired by his experiences growing up, attending college and serving as an educator in Washington, D.C., what he calls Banneker City.
Also of significance to Sam鈥檚 professional and personal development in the Black Press is his adherence to the 鈥渞ace first鈥 philosophy espoused by the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and many others.