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As a live music lover, Henderson thoroughly enjoyed the Saturday afternoon with the Ward 4 community. She thanks everyone who came out to support local artists and contribute to their vibrant neighborhood culture.

But those rationales were challenged by council members, including Allen and Christina Henderson (I-At Large). Allen noted that the federal injunction governing the jail’s virus controls makes no reference to the 23-hour-per-day cell confinement that has been in place at the jail since April 2020. At the very least, he said, the city needs to begin planning for how it will end the lockdown safely.

In a letter, organized by the League of Conservation Voters and Climate Power, 1,266 signers representing all 50 states and Washington, D.C. asked Congressional leaders to “seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help our communities recover by creating and sustaining millions of good paying jobs, putting us on the path to 100% clean energy, and building a more equitable and just society.”

Our first interview with each Councilmember always takes a biographical, getting-to-know-you approach, so that residents have insight into who their Councilmembers are and what makes them tick. In our conversation with At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson, we hear about her growing up as an Army brat, how her time working as a Council staffer prepared her for her current role, and her take on Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader. Plus, as always in our initial interview, she ranks her favorite dessert categories.

Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced a bill that addresses the lack of maternal health resources east of the Anacostia River.

The Cannabis Conversations Podcast with Linda Mercado Greene, Board Chair and CEO of Anacostia Organics in Historic Anacostia, the first Medical Marijuana Dispensary located East of The River.

The conversations Mayor Muriel Bowser canceled were an opportunity for legislators to ask specific questions about Bowser’s COVID-19 response

In a statement Friday night, a schools spokesman said, “D.C. Public Schools greatly values the contributions of our substitute teachers, who provide critical support to our schools and joyful learning experiences to our students. We’re working expeditiously to resolve a delay in implementing the recent pay increases and provide retroactive pay to those affected.”

Criminal justice advocates favor Christina Henderson's bill, which reforms record sealing and expungement laws beyond Bowser's recommended measures.

Proposal to create public park instead of halfway house in Ward 7 fails by wide margin.

Cora Masters Barry organized the “Don’t Miss Your Shot” event after seeing the differences in vaccination rates across the city. Councilmember Christina Henderson stopped by at the beginning of this event.

On today's podcast, I interview DC Councilmember Christina Henderson. Christina is a dedicated public servant and education policy advocate, with deep experience in, and passion for, promoting more equitable outcomes in DC and nationwide.