
ALT Black background with title that reads: "Help shape one of our inaugural columns...Ask A D.C. Native! In a white bubble, text reads: "In this recurring column, you can ask our Resident D.C. Native, Christina Sturdivant Sani, your burning questions about the city. We're also looking for D.C. natives to add to our roster of experts. DM us, comment, or email Christina at [email protected]

ALT Black background with photo of Christina. Text reads: Get To Know: Christina Sturdivant Sani. Home ward? River Terrace, Ward 7. Best D.C. meal? Winges and wedges with extra mambo sauce from the Yellow House. Favorite way to spend a Sunday? Picnic with family and people watching. Something you wish people knew about D.C.? It's not full of transients!

ALT Final Countdown – Can You Help Us Cross the Finish Line? Thank you for being a part of The 51st’s journey so far. Your early support has been invaluable, and together, we've already raised over $200,000 (!!!) for worker-led local journalism in D.C.! But with just over 24 hours left, we’re still $47,000 away from our goal. This is our final push, and we need your help spreading the word to get there. Why does this matter? More Local News, Powered by Us: If we reach our goal, we can launch The 51st, a worker-led newsroom that will bring you in-depth, reliable coverage of the stories that matter most. A Stronger, Representative Voice: Your support ensures that the content we produce is driven by the needs and voices of our community, not outside interests. Be Part of a Movement: This isn’t just about funding a newsroom; it’s about building a new model for local journalism—one that is worker-led and community-focused. By sharing our campaign, you’re helping to create a sustainable













