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Leslie-Anne Frank
@l-afrank.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, diversity communications person, lover of family & dance; Assoc. Dir., Student Support & Engagement cfjd.howard.edu
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Courage is contagious.
A large turnout along Connecticut Ave. In #ChevyChase MD for #NoKings day.
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
October 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Protestors line both sides of Connecticut Ave. for more than a mile in #Chevy Chase, MD on #NoKings day.
The air is filled with the sound of horns as passersby honk in support.
October 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The signs speak for themselves at a #NoKings rally along Connecticut Ave. in #ChevyChaseMD.
The CBS affiliate, #WUSA is capturing the event.
October 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
#NoKings
Chevy Chase, MD
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#NoKings just getting underway in Chevy Chase, MD!!
October 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It’s important to remember to plan joyful events for yourself, especially in these stressful times!
Hoping to see Leslie Odom, Jr. next for his Christmas tour!
October 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I’m still in awe after seeing #Hamilton with Leslie Odom, Jr.!!
The elements that combined in perfect order to make this exceptional - Lin-Manuel Miranda’s book,music & lyrics, AND Alex Lacamoire’s orchestrations, AND David Korins’ set design, AND Andy Blankenbuehler’s choreography! Whew!! #Fierce
October 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
During a discussion at Howard University to address attacks on democracy, @profmbj.bsky.social talks about the actions he takes towards making changes in the community.
October 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
@staceyabrams.com, along with @profmbj.bsky.social, held a discussion on authoritarianism on the campus of Howard University, where they both teach. Adams says this moment is crucial & everyone needs to play a role. She launched www.10stepscampaign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Tonight, @staceyabrams.com, the Walter Chair in Race & Black Politics at Howard University, & @profmbj.bsky.social told an audience we’re now under an authoritarian regime.
They both outlined ways to combat it. Abrams recently launched 10stepscampign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
October 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
During the Center for Journalism & Democracy’s digital security training session at #NABJ25, one of our former interns, Danilo Wrightsell, presented CJD founder @nhannahjones.bsky.social with flowers to thank her for sponsoring his trip to the conference. 🥹
August 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Back at #NAHJ25 with my former #LatinoReporter mentors, Rafael Carranza, @marissajae.bsky.social, Nicole Acevedo & @byjasongonzales.bsky.social!!! I missed mí familia so much! Getting hugs every few feet is good for the soul!!
July 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Center for Journalism & Democracy’s discussion w/
@nhannahjones.bsky.social, @hcrichardson.bsky.social, @joyannreid.bsky.social, Mariel Garza & Robert Kagan was thought provoking, gut-wrenching & inspiring. Feeling blessed to work w/ these brilliant women (& visiting prof., Kimbriell Kelly).
April 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us tomorrow for an important discussion on journalism’s role in our democracy at this critical time. The Center for Journalism & Democracy’s founder, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, will be joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson, @joyannreid.bsky.social
& other journalists!
#NowStreaming
April 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Who else is goin’?!
I’m so excited!!
April 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Center for Journalism & Democracy’s all-day digital security training is getting underway at
@americanuniversity.bsky.social!
Trainers from the Freedom of the Press Foundation are discussing risk assessment.
February 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Born in January, February has actually been @questlove.bsky.social’s month! Between the amazing #SlyLIVES & #50YearsofSNLMusic documentaries & leaving no crumbs backing everybody at the #SNL50 - Bravo!!
#SoProud #Philly
February 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you know students studying #journalism, share this!

DEADLINE TONIGHT!!
Make time to apply for the Center for Journalism & Democracy’s Du Bois Data Lab, a free, intensive training program for #HBCU students held at Howard Univ.!
Training through the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
February 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Whew, chile!
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
January 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I got my own penalty flag.
Ready for any shenanigans.
January 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
So, I visited the Baltimore Aquarium with my oldest child.
What were they most excited to see? The sloth. 😂😂
January 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Annual tradition … Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at NY City Center!! #DanceIsLife #AileyZealot.
January 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
@morelatinosinnews.bsky.social familia, did you see @gadischwartz.bsky.social filling in on @nbcnighlynews.bsky.social tonight! Great job, primo!
December 28, 2024 at 11:57 PM