Federal Layoffs Spark D.C. Housing Market Myths
Hundreds of thousands of federal worker layoffs have sparked false rumors about the D.C. region’s housing market. The D.C. region is home to about 20% of the civilian federal workforce… Read More
Andrea Durán
Andrea Durán is a freelance digital storytelling journalist at MCM and previously participated in MCM's BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Fellowship Program. Originally from Mexico City, Andrea is fully bilingual and has lived in Montgomery County since she was young. She is passionate about reporting in-depth stories that highlight the intersection of minority community experiences and the environment with government policy. Andrea holds a master’s degree in journalism and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication.
Council President Stewart Sits in on Community Exchange ‘Safe Space’ for Black Residents
Wednesday’s Black and African American Community Check-In Call and Info Resource Share welcomed County Council President Kate Stewart to the exchange. According to Montgomery County African American Liaison Frederick Hawkins,… Read More
Why LGBTQIA+ Lacks a “Third Space”
In this thought-provoking episode, Andrea Durán, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, dives deep into the concept of the “Third Space” within the LGBTQIA+ community. Andrea explores why these… Read More
Department of Health: Number of Latino Opioid-Related Hospital Visits Drops
The number of Hispanic youths hospitalized for opioid-related overdoses has fallen by 44 percent from this time last year, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). Last… Read More