InfoFlow Episode 7.108 – 3/7/22
| [Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance] |
| MICHAEL: Welcome back to Infoflow, Blazers. Today is Monday, March 7th, I’m Michael. |
| EMAN: And I’m Emmanuel. Today’s women’s history month fact is Arabelle A. Manfield became the first female lawyer in the United states. After she graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College she “read the law” as an apprentice to her brother’s law practice. Iowa state law restricted women from taking the bar exam but she took it anyway and scored highly. Shortly after she was admitted to the bar in 1869, Iowa changed its licensing statute, becoming the first state to accept women and minorities into its bar. |
| MICHAEL: A large explosion erupted in an apartment building last Thursday. 10 people were sent to the hospital with others still missing. At the time of recording, the cause of the explosion is still unknown but about 100 residents were displaced from their homes. Visit the link below [https://mhpartners.org] to help the families affected. |
| EMAN: The Montgomery county health officer is a position that has been vacant since September due to the health officer resigning and two candidates turning down the permanent job due to political pressure and threats. Dr. Earl Stoddard, director of Montgomery County’s emergency management and homeland security office, states that health officers should be able to prioritize their decision making over the political pressure. |
| MICHAEL: Now let’s take a look at Blair’s tech squad. |
| Tech Squad |
| MICHAEL: Thanks Roshan, make sure to check out the tech squad. |
| EMAN: Happy Music in Our Schools Month! Here’s today’s fact: This week in 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis recorded the album “Kind of Blue.” This became the best-selling jazz album of all time! |
| MICHAEL: Asian American LEAD, a program that supports youth, will be set up at a table in the main hallway on the second floor today. Visit their table if you are interested in getting matched up with an adult who is similar to you and spending time with them outside of school – they’ll fit to your schedule! The adult will be there to support you and give you advice. You could apply for colleges with them, grab a meal, play games, or just hang out! You would also get the chance to come to sponsored events, which can be great for SSL hours – this includes Park Clean Up Days, Zoo Days, Ice Skating, and Cooking Workshops! |
| EMAN: Now let’s go to Gabe to take a look at downtown silver spring. |
| Silver Spring Pack |
| EMAN: Thanks Gabe! |
| MICHAEL: Please make sure to tune into the DMV Digest podcast’s new episode on oral histories! And, as a reminder, be sure to check our BNC Podcast’s Spotify for new episodes! |
| EMAN: And that’s all for today’s show. Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram, @bncblair on tiktok and on twitter. Please keep wearing your mask and be mindful of covid safety measures. Have a Meaningful Monday, see you tomorrow, Blazers! |
| [Infoflow outro] |
