Congress Heights Community Training & Development Corporation (CHCTDC) announced recently that President Monica Ray has been selected as a 2024 DIAL Fellow by the Emerson Collective.
CHCTDC is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing residents with tools, resources, and opportunities to shape their community’s future.
The Emerson Collective’s prestigious fellowship honors remarkable leaders who demonstrate breakthrough achievements and an inspiring vision for social impact while transforming public narratives to drive lasting change.
Through this fellowship, Ray joins an elite group of 10 leaders from across the globe, united by a shared vision of a more just and equitable world. Over the next year, this cohort will leverage storytelling tools and communication resources to elevate their work and foster meaningful conversations around their missions.“Being selected as a DIAL Fellow is an incredible honor and an opportunity to deepen our work at CHCTDC,” said Ray. “Through storytelling, we’ll amplify community voices, build bridges across differences, and inspire new partnerships.” Through the DIAL Fellowship, Ray said she aims to address challenges faced by evolving communities, counteract displacement, and ensure equitable growth remains attainable.
James Wright Jr. is the D.C. political reporter for the Washington Informer Newspaper. He has worked for the Washington AFRO-American Newspaper as a reporter, city editor and freelance writer and The Washington…
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