Black Lives Matter leader discusses systemic social injustice

A prominent civil rights activist and podcast host spoke at Dorothy Betts Theatre Friday about his new book and addressing racism from a structural standpoint. DeRay Mckesson, the host of the podcast “Pod Save the People,” spoke to a crowd of about 100 people at the event, which was moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch and sponsored by Politics and Prose. Mckesson shared anecdotes from his new book, “On the Other Side of Freedom,” a collection of personal essays ranging in t

Best New Restaurant: Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner offers an experience that will be anything but ordinary. This new addition to Northwest D.C. has made a strong impression since it opened in January. Swapping out retro decor and vinyl seating for white walls and scattered pop-art, this spot gives a more upscale, eclectic style than your average diner while still retaining a comfortable dining experience. Just a one block walk from the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro stop, the diner’s reasonably priced dishes and