DCish
New documentary dives deep into gentrification in D.C.
We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”
Christina Sturdivant Sani
Christina is an editor at The 51st, who's written for more than two dozen publications. As a staff writer at DCist, she wrote more than 1,600 stories about life in The District.
Building The 51st
One year of publishing The 51st
And what a year it's been!
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: How do we document this moment?
A historian’s take on recording this unprecedented time.
Building The 51st
Help us hire Martin Austermuhle!
The 51st is growing — but we can’t do it without you.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: How do you celebrate Juneteenth?
Festivals, concerts, and intimate gatherings with family and friends.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: Why do D.C. natives have an official day?
While native Washingtonians contribute so much to the District's vibrancy, we're too often overlooked.
Weekend Events
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Race pedal boats, unlock happiness, or take a guided walk in nature.
Weekend Events
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Meet fellow creatives, swap some recipes, or ready yourself for cherry blossoms.
Ask a D.C. Native: What are you hopeful for?
People power and rest for Black women.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: Should I raise kids in D.C.?
If you can afford to raise children in the city, here are four reasons why I think you should.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: How has your neighborhood changed over the years?
From block parties to Capital Bikeshare.
Building The 51st
A Reciprocal Relationship
I recently visited an exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore about how Black media played a role in the Civil Rights Movement. It highlighted publications like the Baltimore AFRO American newspaper and journalists like Moses Newson, who risked their lives to shed light on the horrors Black