In Photos: A Look Back At 2023 Around D.C. (DCist)

“Labriel McCollum, 12, is one of a number of D.C. youth who attend the FAN (Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso) after school program in Ward 8. With his peers, Labriel participated in a writing class taught by by Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna, or “Auntie Oyé,” as she is known. The West African-born professional storyteller had the children write love letters to themselves. “Dear Labriel, I love that I have a lot of hair and that I love to play sports,” Labriel wrote in his letter.”