🥹 I left today feeling inspired and hopeful. I have no doubt you all are destined for great things… rooting for you all the way. 💕💕 Hugs and so much love!!

Spent the afternoon w an amazing group of young adults, the future! To the wonderful students of DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens Deanwood Radio Broadcast journalism program, keep asking, keep dreaming, keep going. ✨ All being led w love & purpose by Bootsy Vegas ❤️🙏🏼 #FutureLeaders #GetUpDC WUSA9

Had a great time speaking with the talented students of the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Program. Their questions were sharp, their passion was real—and they’re on track to become incredible journalists. The future of journalism is bright!

Thank you Paxton Baker for speaking with us for the 10th year at the Deanwood Radio Broadcast program. I’m very grateful for your support and for always encouraging us to be better and challenge ourselves. LOTD: “Hating to lose is greater than loving to win.”

Much respect to Nina Brown ♛ God's Girl for coming through and keeping it real with us. No sugarcoating, just straight talk about the industry, the grind, and real life behind the mic. Insight like that doesn’t come scripted. Appreciate the honesty and the gems. Grateful for the conversation.

Big thanks to our amazing auntie Tracee Wilkins! I truly appreciate your honesty and realness. Thank you for always taking the time to come speak with us!

Huge thanks to the amazing Nina Brown ♛ God's Girl for speaking with us today! Your story and insight were truly inspiring. Hope to see you again soon!

Spending time with the amazing students in the Deanwood Broadcast program is a highlight of my summer each year. I am incredibly proud of the high school and college graduates who have come through this program. Grateful to be a small part of it Bootsy Vegas and @dcdpr.

Thank you Joy Reid The ReidOut for visiting us today at the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Program. It was such a pleasure seeing you again and gaining so much valuable information from you. LOTD: “joy is the best revenge”

Thank you so much to the incredible Joy Reid for allowing us the opportunity to interview you today! We truly appreciate your time, enthusiasm, and valuable perspective you shared with us. It means so much!

So today DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens Deanwood radio broadcast journalism program literally got one of our Dream Q&A,s with the incomparable The ReidOut Joy Reid. Joy thank you so much for seeing the value in catching a flight to spend the day with these future journalist but thank you for being so

Another wonderful day at Deanwood radio broadcasting! Joy Reid visited and shared her inspiring story. We met another powerful Black woman paving the way for young Black journalists. 🤍Bootsy Vegas The ReidOut DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens