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Oye Owolewa
At-Large Member of the Council
Democrat
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Great music and even better community vibes at Porchfest on Capitol Hill! Loved seeing neighbors come together to celebrate local artists and the creativity that makes DC special. This is what community is all about!
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🍦 Ice Cream with Oye is back! Join me Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 PM at Yala Greek Ice Cream in Georgetown! We’re teaming up with Pro Animal DC and DC Voters for Animals for sweet treats, great conversations, and community connection. Come grab a scoop! 🍨 #IceCreamWithOye #OyeForDC
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This saddens me on so many levels. Brother Talib was a great man who used his story to inspire and lift others to greatness. My condolences goes out to his family, friends and colleagues. My thoughts go out to the entire MORCA family during this difficult time.
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The post it quotes, by @MayorBowser
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Talib Shakir, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs. We share our love, condolences, and prayers with Talib’s family and loved ones, the entire MORCA team, and all the members of our community relations teams who loved and learned from Talib.
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Last night, I joined Adam Eidinger and Slobodan Milic at GW Law for a conversation about foie gras and Initiative 86’s path to law. Thank you to GW Law’s Animal Law program and everyone who came to talk about how ballot initiatives shape policy in the District. I appreciated the thoughtful discussion and the chance to hear different perspectives on this issue.
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Nigeria at 66! Proud to celebrate alongside the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States and his wife, with fellow Nigerians making an impact across so many fields. An evening of culture, community, and music that felt like home. Moments like these remind me why I’m proud of where I come from, and who I carry with me as I serve D.C.
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#WeekWithoutDriving: I've pledged to go car-free this week because reliable, accessible transit should work for every DC resident. Join me and take the pledge with @ggwash and DC TEN: https://ggwash.org/calendar/event/104634/dc-week-without-driving-2026
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Hispanic Heritage Month is deeply meaningful to me. Like so many in the Latino community, I am a child of immigrants whose journey was defined by resilience, tenacity, and the desire for something better for their family. It was an honor to join the Hispanic Lobbyists Association for the La Placita: Avanza Awards. I stand in solidarity with the Latino community and am grateful to HLA for the invitation and for celebrating our shared stories, culture, and leadership. ¡Sí se puede! Better yet… ¡Sí se pudo
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A second chance needs a real path forward. I appreciated hearing from leaders centering reentry and the people directly affected by it. In DC, that means tackling barriers to housing, jobs, and opportunity for neighbors returning home. Thank you, @ficpfm, for leading this work.
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Great spending time with the Ward 6 Dems and ANC leaders, and always good to see Ms. Karen! The best conversations start with neighbors who know their communities and show up for them every day. I’m listening, and I’m ready to keep working together for Ward 6 and the entire District.
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Last night, I made my case at the DC At-Large Council debate: protect Home Rule, expand access to health care, and make the District a place where more people can afford to build a future. Thank you to DC Debates and everyone who tuned in.