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Pan-African Nationalist| Grassroots Journalist & Educator | Author | Staff Writer at scollins@washingtoninformer.com

Washington, DC
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Joined March 2009
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    27 Dec 2021

    Habari Gani? On the second day of Kwanzaa, I present my first-ever published book. Purchase your copy today and learn about my journey as a Pan-Africanist troddding through the Babylon system.

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  2. 11 hours ago

    TUNE IN NOW!

    Today's the Day! Join us at 1pmET for a book release celebration of Sam P.K. Collins' Babylon Be Still ft. Lawyer/Activist Nkechi Taifa. Watch here:
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  3. Apr 14

    ICYMI: will be the 2022 commencement speaker for .

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  4. Apr 14

    Check out this week's issue of . We have some great stories on deck. Shoutout to an awesome staff.

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  5. Apr 14

    This is a story by the way. Shoutout to the Black Press.

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  6. Apr 14

    With all the book bans in school libraries around the country, told me none have happened locally. My story explains why.

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  7. Apr 14

    I spoke with community leaders at four District public schools about the budget process and their anxiety about funding for teachers, wraparound serviced, etc. Check out my story.

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    Apr 13

    Just in - Howard University President, Wayne A.I. Fredrick, just announced he will retire by June 2024.

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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 12

    Coups in Africa are often the product of the fact that the military in many African countries plays a direct role in politics by helping to sustain the regime in power. When a particular regime loses popularity with the military, the military acts to overturn the regime.

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  10. Apr 12

    A few weeks ago, differentiated himsefl from during a mayoral education forum at . I wrote about it in this article.

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  11. Apr 12

    Not too long ago, announced its endorsement of for D.C. mayor. In a a statement, union leaders expressed frustration with at a time of high teacher turnover, mental exhaustion and burnout.

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  12. Apr 11

    Nearly 200 nurses picketed in front of Hospital this morning as part of their ongoing fight for a fair contract. Nurses said they want parity in pay and limits on patient assignments. Basically they don't want to be overworked for less than their worth.

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  13. Apr 9

    All thanks and praises to the Most High.

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  14. Apr 9

    Here's the sculpture. If you're in the Petworth community, you've passed it driving along Georgia Avenue. It's right there near Kansas Avenue and Varnum Street in Northwest.

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  15. Apr 9

    Baba Uzikee Nelson and others are commemorating the birth anniversary of Paul Robeson with an event in front of a sculpture Baba Uzikee created in Robeson's honor more than 20 years ago. Definitely a future story.

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  16. Retweeted
    Apr 8

    Cultural nationalism is revolutionary in of itself.

    *Rubs hands like the messy mf I am* We're cancelling each other over political takes today. Post your cancellable political takes.
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  17. Apr 7

    Join me and on the afternoon of April 16th for a discussion of my book,"Babylon Be Still: How a Journalist-Educator Adopted an African-Centered Worldview." Shoutout to for facilitating this virtual function. I'm excited.

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    Apr 7

    Soooo I would like the daily covid numbers again. Where can I find that info?

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  19. Apr 7

    Teachers in the public and public charter sectors continue to resign, which hints at major problems within the education system. My article explores.

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  20. Apr 7

    The 40th annual spelling bee will air this weekend. My story looks back on a momentous occasion.

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  21. Apr 7

    This article highlights the work of to merge soccer, poetry and community service for District youth. Shoutout to the poet-athletes.

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