D4 The Afro-American August 31, 2024 - September 6, 2024
D.C. students enjoy back to school fun
By Patricia McDougall
M
ayor Muriel Bowser held her Back to School Day on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Fields at RFK in Washington, D.C. The event brought out families for a fun day with free food, haircuts, activities, health checks and more. Families received backpacks filled with school supplies, while some received their school uniforms. Health officials were on hand to give children their immunizations needed to enter classrooms across the District. The event was free and open to all that attended. It was truly a fun day for all that attended as they danced to the sounds of live music and various local artists. Nelson Anderson receives his back to All photos by Patricia McDougall
Zion Anderson (left), Ziona Anderson, Amariyah Anderson and Zamar Anderson enjoy a free meal.
Kaiden Matthews-Findley (left) and Jazmine Hall are ready for school with their backpacks.
school haircut by Master Barber Renee Sterling, of Spirit by Nature.
Candesse Cameron enjoys the event with her daughter, Karis-Lillian Cameron.
Graffiti Artist Raj Sedalia makes character drawings for Anika James (left), Quincy James, Olu Pyne and Nyirah Newton.
Families celebrate the Mayor’s Back to School Day at RFK with food, music, free haircuts and more.
Pamela A. Smith, chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, D.C., takes time out of her busy schedule to participate in the Back to School Day at RFK with Z’riyaa Wade (left) and Mekhi Wade.
Thousands of bookworms flock to D.C. for National Book Festival By Ariyana Griffin AFRO Staff Writer agriffin@afro.com
Monet Walker, of Baltimore, is a frequent book festival patron. She attended the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival to see her favorite writer, scifi author Christopher Paolini.
Loren Spivery ( left) and Jasmyn Marsh spend their Saturday at the Washington Convention Center, enjoying the book festival.
Soraya Walker (back, left), Shamir Cole , Winter Wynn (front, left) and Naima Johnson are all smiles at the Book Festival.
Father-daughter duo John and Ava Pendleton attend their third National Book Festival.
The line to get into the National Book Festival is long and filled with eager book enthusiasts.
Thousands gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 24 for the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival. The three-story convention center was full of events from book reading sessions for children, author panels, book signings and so much more related to literary success. The free event is a way to allow book lovers to gather and hear from some of their favorite authors. Attendees had an opportunity to purchase books from the 90-plus authors that were a part of the festival, as well as get them signed by the authors.
AFRO Photos / Ariyana Griffin
Bookworms of all ages and authors across the country gather to connect each year at the annual Library of Congress’ National Book Festival. This year’s event took place on Aug. 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Children and parents enjoy the space designated for read-aloud story time sessions.
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