Candace Y. A. Montague

Bezos Donates $11.25 Million to Fight Homelessness in DC Area - Washingtonian Can the donation make a dent in the region’s housing crisis?

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have donated $11.25 million to fight homelessness in the Washington, DC, area through their Bezos Day 1 Fund.

D.C. Mayor Bowser will not run for fourth term Bowser, who has led D.C. over a turbulent decade, will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision bound to open up a highly competitive mayoral race.

Interesting. This race is about to really heat up.

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I’m looking to speak with Black men who’ve experienced suicidal thoughts or came close to attempting suicide but chose to keep living. What helped you decide, and how have you healed? Interviews handled with care & confidentiality. DMs open. #journorequest

Once again I have moderated an AMAZING AND DYNAMIC discussion! These Black women filmmakers are incredible. Black maternal mortality doesn’t get half the attention that it should. And it’s stealing our precious moms and their babies away. Is you get a chance to see “Listen to Me” do not hesitate.

I’m THRILLED to be one of the moderators at this year’s Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival!!! I will be moderating the discussion about the documentary about Black maternal mortality called “Listen To Me” directed by two beautiful Black doulas. it’s

Join us Saturday, November 1 at 7 PM.

Can the Washington Post Still Serve DC? Podcast Episode · City Cast DC · 07/28/2025 · 32m

Long story short #supportlocalnews

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How DC Natives Celebrate Juneteenth Festivals, concerts, and intimate gatherings with family and friends.

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FREELANCERS!! As you prepare your schedules for #IRE25 add this session to your Saturday morning line up. We can’t wait to meet you!

Blessed and grateful to be selected as an IRE25 Fellow and as a mentor for the first time. 😇

One week from today, I’ll be snacking on beignets, networking and learning. If you’re going to be there, come see me at the Freelancers Networking session.
Let’s chat!! #IRE25 @ire.org

I’m heading to NOLA two weeks from today. Hope to see you there. #IRE25

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Hi Bluesky Fam!! Just checking in. 👋🏽

Oh no!!! Take care. I give up. Lol

I know. 😔

Exercise is dumb!

And so it begins…. #mentalhealthfellowship #journalism #blackjournalistsmatter

#aboutlastnight I had a wonderful time meeting and networking with DC’s finest local journalists at Hacks/No Flacks! @spotlightdc.bsky.social is ready to fund our investigations. And I’m ready to investigate some sh*t. Let’s go!!! #journolife #investigativereporting #supportlocalmedia

I am THRILLED to be selected by Investigative Reporters and Editors as one of their conference fellows. Being a Black independent journalist is hard and I would not have been able to go without this fellowship. I can’t wait to learn more best practices investigative reporting. @ire.org

Oh what a night!! Being a panelist for Humanities DC and sharing my wisdom on being a freelance journalist. It was a pleasure and honor. This cohort is gonna rock the local news scene. Just wait! #supportlocalnews #blackjournos #AboutLastNight

It’s not always the big corporations and corrupt politicians who screw us over. It’s the ones that claim to advocate for you that can easily take advantage of a weak moment.

As my father reminds me, “always dance with the one that brought you.” 3/3

It’s great to illuminate our stories so that attention can be given and perhaps help.

But when these communities follow up with requests to sponsor events or make a donation here and there, don’t turn your backs. Keep in touch! 2/3

Every year I look forward to seeing the list of Pulitzer Prize winners. I want to see what makes an “award-winning” article.

But I’m also reminded of how many of these winners are stories that are built on the trauma and disenfranchisement of Black and Brown people. 1/3

Thank you @Nationalpress for granting me this opportunity to learn more abt the intersection of mental health & employment. I’m excited to join this group of extraordinary journalists in May. Thank you @victoriastmartin.bsky.social for your vote of confidence! You won’t regret it! 🤗

Thank you so much for saying that!

Heading to the NABJ Region I Conference on Saturday? Don’t leave after lunch! Lol check out the breakout session Mind Over Deadline: Prioritizing Mental Wellness in Media. @nabjofficial.bsky.social

I would like to thank Boston University for granting meThe David Carr scholarship so that I may attend the Power of Narrative conference for journalists. Such a fantastic experience! I enjoyed every moment. #PON25 #journolife #freelancer @powerofnarrative.bsky.social

ISO: people of color living with long COVID. DM me! I have a question.