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Troy Donté Prestwood

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Doctoral student | Former 2024 Harris/Walz Delegate and Surrogate | Communication & political strategist battling misinformation & BS in these streets | Prez of the Ward8Dems of DC -- All in my hometown! #AddToBlackSky

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Nov 19

It was an amazing day here in the nation’s capital with the official ribbon-cutting of the District’s newest museum dedicated to go-go music and the preservation of this quintessentially DC art form. #gogo #gogomusic #gogomusiccafe #gogomusic4life #DC #dcculture #fortheculture #anacostia #Ward8

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jul 11

Shout out to the #DCDems for hosting a lively discussion on what it means to be a “Progressive.” Great chatting with @davidhogg.bsky.social afterwards about supporting local orgs in the flight against the illegal use of firearms, violence and trauma recovery ❤️‍🩹. #dc

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jul 10

With Early Voting starting tomorrow across the ward, don't miss the premiere of our candidate forum for Ward 8 council special election tonight at 7 pm. Lots of voting info included. More air times to follow. #ward8 #ward8votes #ward8dems #ward8dc www.youtube.com/live/lXo0-VD...

Ward 8 Democrats Council Candidates’ Forum – Special Election 2025

Join us for the official re-air of the Ward 8 Council Candidates’ Forum ahead of the July 15 Special Election. Moderated by Lorenzo Hall, award-winning journalist and WUSA9 anchor, this forum gives vo...

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jul 1

@alexbaca.bsky.social Congrats on the new role. Please send me your email address so we can formally add you to the ward chairs listserv.

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 26

I don't think Zohran Mamdani's win as NYC's presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee has larger implications for Democrats nationwide. Cuomo was extremely unpopular, and Mamdani positioned himself as a populist. No two communities are the same. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

‘Democratic Leadership Is Way Out of Touch’: Bernie Sanders on Zohran Mamdani's Victory

The independent senator and democratic socialist discussed the meaning behind a stunning outcome in the New York mayoral Democratic primary.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Ward 8 Democrats Candidate Forum and Straw Poll this past Saturday. From thoughtful questions to powerful conversations, it was a shining example of democracy in action. ward8dems.com/ward8votes #Ward8Votes #DCPolitics #Ward8Dems #Ward8

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 22

The results are in from the Ward 8 Dems straw poll. #Ward8 #ward8votes #ward8dc #ward8dems

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 21

Next time, interrupt me!!!! 😊

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Erin Palmer @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social · Jun 19

I was dodging rain and didn’t want to interrupt but I spied @iamtroydonte.bsky.social! Blessed to see you twice in a month. 😀

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 12

She was also an alumna of Howard University. Although her death is shrouded in controversy, it is essential to respect individuals' autonomy over their bodies, even when aware of the potential consequences. I extend my condolences to her family and the multitude of fans worldwide.

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 12

While many recognized #AnandaLewis from MTV, those of us from DC knew her as host of BET's Teen Summit, where I, along with other DC youth ambassadors, had the opportunity to meet and engage with her in the studio to discuss the challenges we faced growing up. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Former MTV host Ananda Lewis dies at 52

The former MTV veejay revealed her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2020, and said last year it had progressed to Stage 4.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 9

This is a must read/listen/watch for anyone who professes to care about the plight of our young people growing up in DC. Pay close attention to the thoughts of 14-year old Jonathan. Are we listening? www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... #DC #DCcrime #Youthviolence #DC #ward8 #ward7

Do kids feel safe in D.C.? We asked them.

Youth crime in the District surged in 2023. The Post spoke to nearly two dozen middle school students about violence and safety.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Jun 7

Looks like with the help of DC Government employees, Dupont Circle park is back open after a lot of back and forth between DC and the National Park Service over park safety during World Pride. Oh, and the sun is out too. #WorldPride #WorldPride2025 #WorldPrideDC #DCpride

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · May 28

DC's mayor released both the FY'25 supplemental and FY'26 budget plans for Washington, DC. She calls it a growth agenda to offset economic uncertainly caused by loss of tens of thousands of federal workers. What do you think about it? www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Bowser bets on business-friendly D.C. budget while cutting some programs

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) is betting on her ‘growth agenda’ to keep business in D.C., while council members are concerned about cuts to services for the needy.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 28

Either we invest the money today to prepare the site for whatever we build there or we do it when it's more expensive in the future. I'll let you decide that one. I take your final point on our money. I think it's time to bring Rihanna in to talk to Mike Johnson about our MONEY!!!

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 28

I'm siced to hear the @Commanders are returning to its DC spiritual home-RFK. I cried 30 years ago when they left & I'm crying now. Ignore NIMBYs (Homes Not Stadiums),they don't speak for the majority of us. The site can do it ALL. #HAIL www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-comm... #Commanders #HailYeah

DC, Commanders set to announce deal for new stadium at RFK site

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is expected to make an announcement Monday morning on a deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 21

I'm attending a Jesuit college where a photo of Pope Francis greets visitors at the entrance of the A building. Pope Francis was a remarkable figure who took bold steps to embrace the poor, women, LGBTQ+ people and people of color in developing nations. Rest well, People’s Pope. #PopeFrancis

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 15

📣Shout out! I ran into Ms. Matthews at the ribbon cutting for Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center. She’s a former constituent who had some health challenges but she told me that through God, all things are made new. Now, she is working there. I’m super proud. 🥲 #ward8 #ward8dc

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 11

🎙️I recently shared some thoughts with @wamu on the continued fallout from the removal of Washington, DC's Ward 8 councilmember. You can delve into the full conversation here: wamu.org/story/25/04/... #ward8 #ward8DC #voicesofward7and8 #radio #publicradio #dcpolitics

Voices of Wards 7 and 8: Without a councilmember, some Ward 8 residents feel they’ve been 'left in the dark'

Ward 8 residents made their message loud and clear in the November election: whatever charges their councilmember Trayon White faced, they needed him in office. Then the D.C. Council expelled him.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 3

Of course, the DNA company is now going out of business. If you used them, go to the site, download all of your data, and then DELETE your account. If you're still looking to go deeper on your family tree or find your DNA cousins, there are other options out there. Good luck!

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 3

I spoke with an opinion writer at @huffington.bsky.social
about my experience using 23andMe and how as African Americans researching family trees, we often "hit a brick wall... because of the sin of slavery" & why such "tests offered great promise to us.” www.huffpost.com/entry/23andm...

If You Are Part Of This 1 Community, You Have Every Right To Be Paranoid About Where Your Genetic Data Is Going

23andMe's bankruptcy notice comes with some pressing questions about where our DNA will end up.

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Apr 3

Shout out to Sen @corybooker.com #corybooker

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Mar 27

As she should have been. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/0... #selena

Woman who killed Latin music icon Selena denied parole in Texas

Texas authorities said parole was denied because the woman who killed Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995 posed “a continuing threat to public safety.”

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Mar 24

🚨🚨23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is selling off its assets, including our DNA profiles. If you're like me and have an account, now is the time to download your data and DELETE it from the company. Learn more: www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Column | Delete your DNA from 23andMe right now

The genetic information company declared bankruptcy on Sunday, and California’s attorney general has issued a privacy “consumer alert.”

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Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Mar 19

Let's go #AUEagles! #MarchMadness #NCAAB

Troy Donté Prestwood @iamtroydonte.bsky.social · Mar 17

It's not easy being green, but I'll try to make it look good on this St. Patrick's Day. Join me LIVE tonight on Fox 5's Like It Or Not at 7 pm and replays at midnight. Watch on Fox 5, www.fox5dc.com, or on the Fox 5 local app. #Fox5DC #FOX5LION #media #Mediapersonality #Stpatricksday