Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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Anastasia Somoza, a disability rights activist, is working on Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and spoke at the Democratic National Convention in July.

Q&A: Anastasia Somoza Talks Georgetown, Disability and the 2016 Election

By Lisa Burgoa August 30, 2016

When Anastasia Somoza (COL ’07) addressed the Democratic National Convention in July, she delivered a powerful endorsement of presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from...

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After the event, Alice Sheppard, left, and professor Libbie Rifkin engaged in a question-and-answer session, touching on Sheppard’s experiences as a choreographer.

Promoting Disability Activism Through Dance

By Jasmine White February 26, 2016

Dancers often infuse their performances with social and political undertones. This expressive ability was demonstrated by Alice Sheppard during her performance at the Davis Performing Arts Center on...

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