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Kamala Harris’ Presidential Bid Sparks Hope By: Ashleigh Fields President Joe Biden officially announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 election on July 20, exactly 107 days before the November election. Voters experienced a mix of shock, uncertainty and angst in the following 24 hours but Vice President Kamala Harris ensured that they would succumb to their disdain.

“I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” Biden told voters from the Oval Office after endorsing Harris for president.

His words would ring true as Harris sprung into action making calls and connections that would amplify her name earning the seal of approval from former president Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Hakeem Jeffries and many more.

“I pledge to you that in the coming weeks, I will continue to work so very hard to do what we must do to unite our party on the path to uniting our country,” Harris told supporters days after announcing her presidential bid.

The next week was filled with record breaking barriers as Harris inspired over 80,000 people to start grassroot campaigns pooling

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millions of dollars. Black men and women and CNN commentator, told Zoom call each joined Zoom calls to voice their over- attendees. whelming support for Harris raising $1 million each.

Sellers appreciated Harris’ success in capping insulin prices, visibility on the recent econom“Donate. Stand up. Activate. Because if we do ic opportunity tour and vision for a more stanot change the country we’re living in, our ble country. Yet, abortion bans, gun violence, daughters, our sons, are gonna have hell to immigration policy and access to healthcare pay,” Bakari Sellers, a former elected official remain the most divisive topics for Harris and continued on P4

Community News Bowser unveils 36,000 units by 2025 Read More on P3

Local Education News District Agencies are hosting Backto-School Events Read More on P10

National News Lawmakers strengthen Federal Prison Oversight Read More on P8

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Mayor Bowser announces successful unveiling of 36,000 affordable units by 2025 By: Ashleigh Fields Mayor Muriel Bowser took time to stand with constituents and reflect on the last four years of her leadership at the Department of Housing and Community Development on July 29. D.C. agencies and council representatives gathered with her to announce the successful procurement of 36,000 affordable housing units to be unveiled by 2025.

“We’re a great city, people want to live here.

We have good paying jobs, we have great transportation, we have incredible amenities and when you have all of those things the demand on housing is high,” Bowser shared in her remarks.

She noted the current structural inadequacy publicly at the start of her second term five years ago and began investing money into the city’s Housing Production Trust Fund.

“When we came together in 2019, I told you we can’t undo the previous 15 years but we can double down on what we’re doing now,” Bowser said, citing statistics that speak to years of growth and fulfillment.

To date the city has poured a total of $1.3 billion into the account generating support for reasonably priced residential units. Speakers stated that because of earlier planning, 81% of the region’s affordable housing units are being produced by the District.

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“When she established this goal 5 years ago, in 2019, she called it audacious but some people thought it was unrealistic,” At-Large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie mentioned at the event.

“We have a spacious 3 bedroom unit and I am so grateful to remain in the District of Columbia with my children,” single mother resident Cierra Williams told attendees. “Mayor Bowser, we’re here today to celebrate the countless He recalled the uncertainty sparked by the communities like the Flats that have been built Covid-19 pandemic and Mayor Bowser’s stra- and delivered during your administration. I tegic response to widespread demands amidst am proud that the Flats was one of those projthe unforeseeable emergency. ects and that I am one of the people who has benefited from your investment in housing.”

“There were a lot of folks who were doubting if you would meet this mark Mayor bowser but because of your steadfast leadership, because of the team you surrounded yourself with [it happened],” said McDuffie who applauded the leader for remaining focused on the task at hand.

Throughout the day many others shared appreciation for city leader’s dedication to building out liveable areas like the Terrace Manor Apartments, a 130 all-affordable community in Ward 8 or 185-unit affordable housing community in Ward 4 known as the Spring Flats.

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her competitor Donald Trump.

“This campaign is not just about us versus Donald Trump. There is more to this campaign than that,” Harris said. “Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country, two different visions for the future of our country: one focused on the future, the other focused on the past.”

Since Harris publicly declared her candidacy, Republican insults have been pouring in.

“She was a bum three weeks ago. She was a bum. A failed vice president in a failed administration, with millions of people crossing, and she was the border czar,” Trump said at a summit in West Palm Beach, Florida.

However, others have fiercely denied those claims and find comfort in the breadth of her resume as a career public servant.

A statement released by the nation’s six attorney general’s said, “There is no one more qualified to lead and continue to uphold the values of our nation.”

Harris specifically mentioned her experience in the courtroom would help hold Trump accountable in the boardroom.

“Before I was elected as vice president, before I was elected as United States senator, I was the elected attorney general, as I’ve mentioned, of California. And before that, I was a courtroom prosecutor,” Harris said at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del. “In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds, predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So, hear me when I say: I know Donald Trump’s type.”

Her name and this quote have dominated headlines for seven days straight, quickly turning around what seemed to be a dismal season for Democrats. Millions are confident in her ability as a leader and are convinced that she can make it as the first woman to be

commander in chief.

“My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my vice president,” Biden released in a statement. “And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today, I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be our party’s nominee this year. Democrats, it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”

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Congress mourns the loss of Sheila Jackson Lee

By Ashleigh Fields Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX18) was celebrated and adorned with words of remembrance at her funeral in Houston, Texas on July 29. Rep. Jackson Lee will rest in state at Houston City Hall as the second person to receive the high honor. ““My adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity and my commitment to public service. As a member of Congress, I’ve been honored to be one of the leaders in the fight for justice and equality for all; especially the disadvantaged and the dispossessed,” Jackson Lee shared publicly announcing her battle with pancreatic cancer in June. “Today, my fight is more personal, but I will approach it with the same faith and the same courage. “My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.”

Later adding that she knew, “the road ahead would not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.”

Over the course of the next month, Jackson Lee continued to maintain forward momentum in the realm of public service, hosting her annual Juneteenth prayer and worship celebration, advocating for women and their right to reproductive care in addition to de- Photo courtesy of Sheila Jackson Lee nouncing political violence after the Trump rally shooting.

“To the constituents of the 18th Congressional District: Serving as your representative “Her career in public service spanned well in Congress for 30 years is one of my greatest over three decades,” Vice President Kama- honors,” Jackson Lee shared. “Your hopes and la Harris recalled. “As a judge in Houston, a aspirations inspire my efforts on behalf of our member of the Houston City Council, and a community every day.” member of the United States Congress, Sheila Jackson Lee’s work improved the lives of mil- President Joe Biden and Harris, both former lions of Americans.”

Senators, joined the hundreds who gathered to reflect on her life and legacy.

In uncertainty about her final days, Jackson Lee worked adamantly to uphold the trust “I had the honor of working with her during built between herself and those who elected her nearly 30 years in Congress. No matter the her. issue – from delivering racial justice to building an economy for working people – she was

unrelenting in her leadership,” Biden said of her life.

The two worked together on various issues and most recently joined forces to push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024. Regulations would enforce stronger accountability for police officers and limit immunity in the instance of misconduct.

“Her brilliant spirit was unbreakable,” Biden wrote. “Sheila Jackson Lee is part of a long line of patriots who delivered the promise of America to all Americans.”

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Lawmakers strengthen Federal Prison Oversight By: Ashleigh Fields President Joe Biden signed the final seal on a bill that supports independent investigations of criminal misconduct by prison staff.

Federal employees at correctional facilities within the Bureau of Prison system will now be subject to routine inspections by the inspector general and incarcerated individuals have the opportunity to report cases of sexual misconduct for review.

“America was founded on the promise of new beginnings,” Biden said in March of this year citing statistics that state approximately 70 million citizens have a criminal record.

“During Second Chance Month, we recommit to building a criminal justice system that lives up to those ideals so that people returning to their communities from jail or prison have a fair shot at the American Dream.”

The Federal Prison Oversight Act signed on July 25 will regulate the 122 prisons within their system and provide them with a risk score to measure shortcomings in order to help them track future successes.

“The human rights crisis behind bars in the United States is a stain on America’s conscience…” said Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) who led an investigation of the Bureau of Prisons in 2022 as chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s subcommittee on investigations. “The United States Congress will no longer tolerate the ongoing and widespread abuse of those who are in Federal Bureau of Prisons’ custody.”

For the 3-year aggregate period of 2016–18, adult correctional authorities reported 2,666 substantiated incidents of inmate sexual victimization by another inmate and 2,229 incidents by staff according to the Department of Justice. Staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct incidents totaled 1,549 cases.

Photo courtesy of Greg Nash/The Hill

“Restoring integrity to the Bureau of Prisons and addressing mismanagement in correctional facilities is a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This bipartisan law will improve prison oversight and ensure the Bureau is fulfilling its duty to provide safe and humane conditions of confinement to prepare incarcerated individuals for a successful return to society. I’m glad to be part of this reform and thank President Biden for signing it into law,” said U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The act received bipartisan support from Republicans in the House and Senate alike with Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) strongly backing the bill. Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-7) of Georgia said she introduced the guidelines because of personal implications.

“My teenage son Jordan was shot and killed by a man now serving a life sentence in prison,” Rep. McBath said. “Those incarcerated and the staff who work in our prisons every day deserve an environment free from unnecessary dangers. With the signing of our bill, H.R.3019, into law, greater accountability to

protect staff and incarcerated individuals is now in place for our federal prison system.”

Leaders from the Bureau of Prisons agreed.

“The inspections we conducted have identified critical shortcomings in BOP operations, including staff shortages in health and education programs, infrastructure in desperate need of repair, and moldy and rotten food being served to inmates,” said U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz. “This Act recognizes the importance of our inspection program.”

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DC-area athletes in the Paris Olympics By: Shelley Rice Team USA is competing in Paris in hopes of setting records and taking home medals, and DMV athletes are well-represented!

Dozens of Olympians have hometowns in D.C., Maryland and Virginia or attended college in the region. Some local athletes are already well-known, and some are newcomers on the rise.

Kevin Durant, Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles and Quincy Wilson are a few of the D.C. area’s formidable Olympic contenders.

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Here’s a list of DMV area athletes that you should be on the lookout for in the Summer Games.

• • Washington DC • • • Kevin Durant, Basketball, D.C. • Taylor Knibb, Triathlon, D.C. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Photo courtesy of Getty Images. DC area athletes Noah Lyles (right) and Quincy Wilson (leftt)who is the youngest male to make the US Olypic track team and one of the youngest athletes in the summer games.

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Maryland

Phoebe Bacon, Swimming, Chevy Chase Aaron Brooks, Wrestling, Hagerstown Erin Gemmell, Swimming, Bethesda Noah Hanssen, Wheelchair Fencing, Ellicott City Jahmal Harvey, Boxing, Oxon Hill Samantha Heyison, Para Track and Field, Adamstown Trevon Jenifer, Wheelchair Basketball, Huntingtown Chase Kalisz, Swimming, Bel Air Katie Ledecky, Swimming, Bethesda Jessica Long, Para Swimming, Baltimore Helen Maroulis, Wrestling, Rockville Tatyana McFadden, Para Track and Field, Baltimore Tatiana Nazlymov, Fencing, Bethesda Daniel Romanshuk, Para Track and Filed, Mount Airy Aaron Russell, Volleyball, Ellicott City Masai Russell, Track and Field, Potomac Lawrence Sapp, Para Swimming, Waldorf Zachary Shattuck, Para Swimming, Mount Airy Kyle Snyder, Wrestling, Silver Spring Jessica Stevens, Gymnastics, Ellicott City Juliette Whittaker, Track and Field, Laurel Quincy Wilson, Track and Field, Potomac

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Virginia

Will Coleman, Equestrian, Gordonsville Claire Collins, Rowing, McLean Leah Crouse, Filed Hockey, Virginia Beach Justin Dowell, Cycling, Virginia Beach Greg Duncan, Diving, Oakton Emily Fox, Soccer, Ashburn Thomas Heilman, Swimming, Crozet Grant Holloway, Track and Field, Chesapeake Hadley Husisian, Fencing, Oakton Torri Huske, Swimming, Arlington Noah Lyles, Track and Field, Alexandria Nick Mayhugh, Para Trak and Field, Manassas Kevin Paredes, Soccer, South Riding Charlie Swanson, Swimming, Richmond Christian Tabash, Rowing, Alexandria Griffin Yow, Soccer, Cliffton

More details are available online profiling each athlete and broadcasting schedules of when to watch at https://www.teamusa.com/

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Broccoli City Festival Unites Black Leaders

By Ashleigh Fields After 11 years, the Black owned festival known as Broccoli City is continuing to bring local and national leaders together to honor Black culture. This year artists like Gunna, Meg Thee Stallion and Victoria Monet performed with brief intermissions from elected officials like Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) and Greg Jackson who serves as Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

“In November as people tell you that my Vice President ain’t supposed to be the President, I need you to show up, show out and let them know that she is going to be our President of these United States,” Crockett said on stage.

“It is past time for us to have our seat at the table.”

The young leader from Texas has made waves as a fierce advocate for voting rights who became a viral sensation after calling Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia a “bleach, blonde, bad built butch body.” At the July 27 concert, Crockett could be seen sporting a shirt with the quote on it.

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“I want to make an impact in my community. That is why I initially got into politics,” Crockett told The Grio last year after being named a rising political star. “I could care less for the actual political side of things, but I love people and I love doing everything that I can to make sure that people feel like they have a real and educated voice that will speak up for them.”

She says she’s not for games and neither is Jackson who spoke in favor of the Biden-Harris administration for creating the Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

“I started in this work 11 years ago because I was shot and the bullet that hit me, hit 2 arteries nearly costing me my life,” Jackson

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told the crowd alongside anti-gun violence advocate Erica Ford.

He added that since that date, over 1.4 million Americans have been shot or killed amplifying the country’s crisis. Statistics show Black people account for 60% of those killed by firearm homicide each year despite making up less than 15% of the population. Furthermore, young Black males from 18 to 24 are nearly 23 times more likely to die by firearm homicide than their white male peers.

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His final words to the audience were used to encourage concert goers to vote this November and help choose a candidate that will continue to reduce the amount of gun violence nationally.

Jackson said, “We’re pushing to provide resources to those who have been harmed, those who have lost loved ones and those that are recovering from this crisis.”

Megan Thee Stallion performs Sunday on the main stage of the Broccoli City Festival at the Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Alanté Serene | NPR

Photo courtesy of the Associated Press

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District Agencies are hosting Back-to-School Events

By Shelley Rice Mark your calendars! District agencies and community organizations are hosting backto-school events throughout August and September, and Mayor Bowser is inviting students, families, and educators to join in on the fun!

To learn more about upcoming events specific to a student’s school community, families should be in touch with their child’s school.

More details online at https://backtoschool.dc.gov/events See the DC Public Schools suggested supply list at https://dcps.dc.gov/page/k-12school-supply-list

EVENTS DYRS Back to School Celebration Join the Department of Human Services Youth Services Division for a DYRS Back to School Celebration that is free for all ages. The event will include free giveaways, food, free school supplies, live DJs, a game truck, ice cream, a bounce house, 360 camera, free haircuts, and games and prizes. For more information, contact Quyen Nguyen at quyen.nguyen@dc.gov. Register to attend When: August 16, 12 pm - 4 pm Where: The ARC (1901 Mississippi Avenue SE) Public Safety Back to School Event Join the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice for the 6th annual back-toschool event featuring a book bag and school supplies giveaway, food, games, and more.

When: Thursday, August 17, 2 pm – 7 pm Where: Columbia Heights Educational Campus (3101 16th St NW)

New DC Teachers Meet & Greet Join the Washington Teachers’ Union for a meet and greet to learn more about the benefits of being a teacher in the District and a WTU member. The event will allow the opportunity to network with peers and seasoned tears and enjoy light refreshments on the stunning rooftop terrace of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Memorial Library. There will also be Union swag giveaways, prizes, and more!

When: August 17, 4 pm – 7 pm Where: MLK Jr. Memorial Library Rooftop Terrace (901 G Street NW) Register to attend

9th Annual Chuck Brown Day Chuck Brown Day commemorates the life legacy and music of DC legend and the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. Every year, the celebration features musical performances by the Chuck Brown Band and others. The Chuck Brown Foundation will be giving out free backpacks for the kids. This year’s Chuck Brown Day will be bigger, better, and more cranking.

When: Saturday, August 19, 2 pm – 7 pm Where: Fort DuPont Park (Minnesota Ave SE)

DCPS Back to School Info Session Join Chancellor Ferebee and DC Public Schools leadership for a webinar to learn important updates on the coming school year.

Topics include student health, safety, academics, early childhood, attendance, and more!

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Multilingual Learner Institute The Office of the State Superintendent of Education invites District educators to attend this annual event to learn and share best practices for supporting multilingual learners. Registration is required to attend.

When: August 17, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Where: Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University (800 Florida Ave NE) Register to attend Educator Meet & Greet The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) is throwing an open house meet & greet for educators in Ward 1 to kick off the new school year. Stop by when you can, grab a free swag bag as a token of appreciation, and meet the librarians.

When: August 23, 4 pm – 6 pm Where: Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library (3160 16th Street NW) Learn more End of Summer Back to School Event Join the Department of Parks and Recreation for getting ready for another successful school year, with a giveaway of school supplies, amusements, refreshments, music, and more.

When: Thursday, August 24, 12 pm – 4 pm Where: Ridge Road Community Center (830 Ridge Road SE) Back 2 School Event with DYRS Meet with DYRS staff, community agencies, and local schools to enroll in the upcoming school year and build a support network. The event will include free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items, school uniforms, haircuts, resources, food, and games. To learn more contact the program manager Janay Williams by email at janay.williams2@dc.gov or by phone at (202) 330-2370.

When: Friday, August 25, 12 pm – 5 pm Where: The Fields at RFK Campus Pavilion A&B (401 Oklahoma Avenue NE)

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(June 21 to July 22) Affirm:“I choose opportunities that compensate me ratherthandrainme” Financial matters hit the front burner, so start a budget or pursue a new income stream. If you need to have an important conversation over the next few weeks, take some extra consciousness and try not to take misunderstandings personally. Double check your numbers and beware of making any big impulse purchases

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LEO

(July 23 to August 22) Love flows to me effortlessly, and without apology.”

Things kick off on a high note , inspiring you to pursue your goals with optimism and boundless energy. It may be time to make some decisions about either leveling up your commitments or taking a step back. Start focusing a bit more on your finances

VIRGO

(August 23 to September 22) Affirm:“Forgivenesssetsmefree siIliveinthepresentmoment” Leo season may be the peak of summer, but rest up! a good time to get introspective and reflect on what you’d like to accomplish ahead of your birthday season. move slower with logistical matters to avoid any major mix-ups. et go of unnecessary obligations so you have more time to focus on the important stuff.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Affirm:“I set an example that I hope others will follow..”

Socializing is on the menu in a big way, so say yes to some fun times with friends and spread those social butterfly wings of yours. Take the opportunity to connect with your community and perhaps take lead on bringing a like-minded group of folks together. If you step up and speak your mind, people will follow!

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Affirm:“Mysuccessthrillsme,butmyfailuresteachme.”

Scorpio horoscope for August 2024 is funneling lots of cosmic energy into your career, so be ready to put your talents on full display. Plant some seeds for future work endeavors, make a move toward a new career path, or spruce up your professional social media presence. Stay ready to successfully network with others. check in on matters in your private life too. What baggage at home do you need to sort through in order to feel free enough to accomplish your biggest goals?

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Affirmation:“I embrace spontaneous adventures with an open heart and an eager mind.”

Adventure is reigning supreme but like any good adventure, this one will be full of twists and turns.

If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish just about anything right now, so set your sights high and aim for faraway horizons. Double check the dates and times for any important meetings and avoid starting any brand-new projects or other professional endeavors if you can help it. The next few weeks are better spent focusing on what’s already in motion.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Affirm:“I make wise and informed decisions about how I invest my energy.”

Let yourself get vulnerable, so long as you have strong boundaries, it’s OK to have a soft heart. Do you still relate to your default answers to questions about your beliefs? You may realize that you’ve evolved further along than you thought. Check in on your finances and other material resources and see what adjustments need to be made—as ignoring issues will only make things more stressful in the long run. It’s time to broaden your perspective and try something new. You’ll never know the heights you can reach if you don’t take a chance..

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) Affirm: “I attract people who love me and I learn from people who don’t.”.”

Dig deep, because your horoscope for August 2024 is challenging you to evolve. It’s time to let go of the old to make room for the new. Is there a bond that you’d like to take to a deeper level?

If you take initiative, you can make it happen.

Shed your old skins and you’ll feel unstoppable. you’ll feel more comfortable getting vulnerable in your relationship and more capable of working through any resentments that bubbled up from beneath the surface over the past few weeks..

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PISCES

(February 19 to March 20) Affirmation:“I prioritize my tasks effectively and I have faith in myprogress.”

Being productive is never easy when a Mercury retrograde period starts kicking up some chaos, as it will this month but your Pisces horoscope for August will bring you the energy you need to make some serious progress in your life. one of the best times to get things done confidently slay your to-do list and get on top of your responsibilities. you’ll be challenged to stand firm in your boundaries and figure out what’s worth investing in—whether that’s a relationship, a job, or a personal goal. Give yourself time to think in solitude. the last week of August will feel like a breath of fresh air.

ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) Affirmation:“Being able to express myself is my right as a human being.”

Chaos may be reigning, but so is creativity filling you with fresh inspiration and a renewed sense of passion! Be playful and pursue whatever brings you joy. This is a great time to start a new side hustle or hobby, or boldly spark up a romance with someone new. Be clear and flexible with date nights, schedules are subject to change.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) Affirm:“My home is a protected space filled with peace, love, and joy..”

The dog days of summer are prime for cozying up in the comfort of your home. This could be a fun time for playing the field or bringing a bit more playfulness into your current relationships.

Intensity is brewing and ikely to throw you some curveballs, especially when it comes to balancing things at work. Be inspired to show up a little bit differently in relationships and express your creativity in unexpected way.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Affirm:“My communication skills foster connection and understanding” Expressing yourself is a big theme throughout your Gemini horoscope for August 2024. Say whatever’s on your mind and be more confident in speaking your truth. It’s a good time to do so.

Let go of situations in both your personal and professional life that are inhibiting your growth.

You may be called to deal with more domestic matters. Family life, issues at home, and sensitive feelings are taking center stage. It’s OK to slow down and take time to sort things out.

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