#blacktiktok Creators Talk Culture and Influence at Annual CBCF Legislative Conference
By Reinah McNeil, Howard University News Service
Social Media has changed the way Americans consume news. According to the Pew Research Center, over half of U.S. adults get their news from a social media platform. Just over half of TikTok users say they get their news from the platform. At this fall’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, Black TikTok creators shared how they influence culture. They shared insightful advice and tips for users and consumers. NewsVision reporter Reinah McNeil has the story.
Momma’s Safe Haven: community mindfulness in uncertain times
By Reinah McNeil, Howard University News Service
Crimes involving Black youth in the nation’s capital are often in the headlines. While figures from the Council for Court Excellence show that Black teens made up 94% of youth subjected to police stops and searches in the District in 2022, nearly half of those justice-involved youth also have a history of neglect. Enter Momma’s Safe Haven, a nonprofit that is helping to fill the gap. NewsVision reporter Reinah McNeil has more on the woman behind the mission and the challenges to keep it moving forward.
One Seed At A Time: DC community gardens help close the food equity gap
By Jennifer Thomas, Howard University News Service
A recent report by Time Magazine shows that food insecurity in Washington, DC is getting worse. According to the report, more than 820,000 people are facing food insecurity in the DMV area, an increase of nearly 75,000 people a year since 2022. That’s why community gardens and other agencies are so important. NewsVision reporter Harmony Bailey highlights one DC community garden and agency that are working for the common good.