Skylar Nelson, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/snelson/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:23:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Skylar Nelson, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/snelson/ 32 32 121622320 Top 3 Takeaways From the Washington Commanders’ Week 2 Win Against the New York Giants https://www.washingtoninformer.com/top-3-takeaways-from-the-washington-commanders-week-2-win-against-the-new-york-giants/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/top-3-takeaways-from-the-washington-commanders-week-2-win-against-the-new-york-giants/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214920 Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. advancing in rushing yards striking past the Giants defense. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-18, setting the single-game record for field goals in a game, and the offense dominated the run game, while penalties still remain a setback for the team.

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Friendship Collegiate Blanks Flowers in Early Season Matchup https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendship-collegiate-wins-against-flowers/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendship-collegiate-wins-against-flowers/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214467 Friendship defense swarm Jaguars quarterback Adrian Favors (1) during their 14-0 victory over C.H. Flowers in Springdale, Md., on Sept. 6. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Friendship Collegiate Academy defeated Charles Herbert Flowers High School 14-0, thanks to the all-around talent of Xavier Kennedy and a stout defense led by Bryce Jenkins.

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4 Crucial Observations of the Washington Commanders That Can Raise High Hopes or Concerns Ahead of New York Giants Home Battle https://www.washingtoninformer.com/commanders-season-observations/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/commanders-season-observations/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214472 Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during Commanders training camp (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Commanders are looking to rebuild this season, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels showing promise and the defense seeking to improve after a disappointing debut against the Buccaneers.

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Fight For Children Sponsors Youth Sports Day https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fight-for-children-youth-sports/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fight-for-children-youth-sports/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213982 Apart from Youth Sports Day, Fight for Children offered free haircuts for kids going back to school. (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Fight For Children's Second Annual Youth Sports Day was a success, attracting nearly 2,000 families and featuring 40 nonprofit organizations that provide sports-based youth development programs, as well as free school supplies and wellness checks.

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Mystics Open Second Half of the Season With Key Returnees https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-mystics-wnba-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-mystics-wnba-season/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:29:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212578 **FILE** Washington Mystics Emily Engster and Ariel Atkins in a game against the Connecticut Sun. Since the close of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Washington Mystics are continuing the last half of their season with hopes to improve their record with the return of key players. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Mystics have won six games since the start of the season and are looking to build on this momentum with the return of two key players, Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin, and the contributions of Ariel Atkins, Aaliyah Edwards, Stephanie Dolson, Karlie Samuelson, Julie Vanloo, Myisha Hines-Allen, Shatoria Williams-Kimbrough, and Melbourne.

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Washington Commanders Rookie Quarterback Jayden Daniels Shines In NFL Debut https://www.washingtoninformer.com/rookie-quarterback-jayden-daniels-commanders/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/rookie-quarterback-jayden-daniels-commanders/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:33:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212259 Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during Commanders training camp (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels impressed the Washington Commanders and fans in his preseason debut against the New York Jets, completing two of three passes for 45 yards and scoring his first NFL touchdown.

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Montgomery County Recreation Unveils A Statue Honoring Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/montgomery-county-recreation-unveils-a-statue-honoring-olympic-gold-medalist-dominique-dawes/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/montgomery-county-recreation-unveils-a-statue-honoring-olympic-gold-medalist-dominique-dawes/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:41:38 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211045

Just days before the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Montgomery County unveiled a statue in honor of one of the area’s own Olympians, three-time gold medalist Dominique Dawes. Community members flocked to Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC) on July 23 not only to take part in the monumental moment commemorating Dawes, but […]

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