Former Commissioner Rehana Mohammed

14/12/2022

Had such an amazing time celebrating signing the with so many friends! The South Lawn was truly a vibe 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💜

07/12/2022

MAJOR NEWS!! The DC Center is moving! This new community center will be a place for multiple LGBTQ+ orgs to come together and serve the community. It’s a game changer. Capital Pride is on the lease with us and Wanda Alston Foundation & Rainbow Families & others we’ll announce later will be there too! It’s really been a cooperative community effort which is amazing! It’s also the reason I’ve been pretty inactive on social media lately - a lot of nights and weekends spent getting to this point! My partner in all of this has been Eddie Mansius - it’s been so incredible having someone to both dream big and buckle down with. We’ve been working on this for 2+years, starting with dreaming and advocacy in the DC LGBTQ+ Budget Coalition. Thank you to Mayor Bowser, Japer Bowles, Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and DMPED for your support!

25/07/2022

I’m moderating an awesome panel with some of my favorite dc organizers on Thursday! Join us for what I’m sure will be a great conversation!
Posted • Join us for a conversation with some of DC’s most effective organizers as we discuss advocating for change in our communities! We will focus on how to advocate for drug decriminalization and harm reduction. This will be a community conversation and workshop where we will share ideas for conversation starters, community building, and “big asks” for neighbors, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and Council Members. Register for the Zoom at tinyurl.com/TheBigAskDC!

03/07/2022

Another in the books! Second half of the month was full of time with friends and advocacy on behalf of . So grateful to be able to do this work and be in community with such awesome folks, especially in these continually scary times. No more than ever I’m convinced local community organizing and care is the way forward.

01/07/2022

Had a great time at our newest neighborhood spot! Happy opening day, .dc! And thanks for the great food, !

25/06/2022

Todays decision is heartbreaking for so many reasons. Abortion access and bodily autonomy should be protected at all costs. There’s so much work ahead but it was energizing to be in community with so many incredible organizers and leaders today. We got this. ✊🏽
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21/06/2022

IT’S PRIMARY DAY IN DC! If you haven’t voted yet, please vote today! DM me if you have any questions or want recommendations. I know this election season has been a lot but local elections MATTER! We have an opportunity to make real progress. Now go !

08/06/2022

Thanks to everyone who has already contributed! I’m still collecting more funds to support folks - 2 who I’m trying to help get into housing. Anything helps!
Posted • Y’all know what to do! Our Thomas Circle family needs our help.

01/06/2022

Friends, I’m currently coordinating mutual aid support for neighbors displaced by the encampment eviction at Thomas Circle last week. If you’d like to help, you can support by sending money on Venmo or cashapp! Thanks in advance!

06/05/2022

Biked down to check out the new Thursday Farmers Market in Dupont! Thank you and for expanding the market and access to healthy local food in our community. It gave me a chance to pick up some sourdough and kale!

04/05/2022

It was great to spend time in community today with so many activists, organizers, and friends. The draft decision was absolutely horrifying. If it stands, abortion access is just the beginning. Let this moment motivate you - we need you in this fight. Also, donate to your local abortion fund like

27/02/2022

I've officially resigned and my former position is open. Please feel free to reach out if you're interested in running! I truly loved representing SMD 2F07 and serving as your Commissioner. Thank you for your support!

03/01/2022

Today marks 1 year in office as an Commissioner in ANC 2F. It’s been such an honor to serve my community and neighbors in this way. Thank you to everyone that supported my campaign and me as I joined this amazing community of ANCs. A few weeks ago, my wife and I moved out of the neighborhood so unfortunately, I’m so sad to share I’ll be resigning in a couple of weeks. Thank you for this incredible opportunity - I know I’ll find ways to serve again moving forward.

18/10/2021

Loved talking to community members about The DC Center and the Reel Affirmations Film Festival starting Thursday! Bonus was seeing so many friends today at Capital Pride !

13/10/2021

Thanks to Carnegie Mellon University for featuring me in their Alumni Stories series! I loved talking about my work at The DC Center and ANC 2F and my thoughts on leadership. As I said in the interview, the power is and should always be with the people. Check out the full story here: https://www.cmu.edu/engage/about-us/news/alumni/profile-mohammed.html

13/10/2021

Stopped by the Franklin Park reopening a couple weeks ago - the culmination of over 2 years of construction work and more of advocacy and planning. Like many other neighbors, I’m simultaneously glad to have a beautiful refurbished park and very concerned about the former residents of the park that are still experiencing homelessness and may want to come back - I’m still not clear on what reception they’ll get. We need a people-first strategy for ending homelessness. We cannot rely on criminalization - it won’t help.

28/09/2021

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Did you know 1 in 4 Americans aren’t registered to vote? It’s one of the best ways to make your voice heard and make change in your community. Register to vote or help a neighbor, family member, or friend register here: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org

26/09/2021

Had a lovely time at Art All Night DC! Especially loved this incredible new mural at 9th and N St NW and the block party by Right Proper Brewing Company!

23/09/2021

Sad I only got to participate in part of the convening but so glad to be in community with other Black LGBTQ+/SGL elected officials! Can’t wait to build with you all! National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) Andrew Gillum Shay Franco Clausen Mauree Turner for HD 88

21/09/2021

MailChimp is out. Any suggestions for a good tool for newsletters?

20/09/2021

Sign on to Letter Asking DC to Not Create No-Tent Zones

Proud to sign on to this letter calling for the DC government t to rethink the pilot program. We need a people-first plan, not more criminalization!

Dear Deputy Mayor Turnage, Councilmember Allen, and Councilmember Pinto: We the undersigned organizations, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, and residents of Washington, DC, urge you to halt planned evictions of encampments of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. In mid-September public meeti...

28/08/2021

Voting rights are under attack. Today, thousands across the country rose up to protect democracy at the . Even if you couldn’t attend, YOU can make an impact! Pledge to protect voting rights: marchonforvotingrights.org
I’ve set a personal goal to register 50 new voters by the 2022 elections. Join me! What is your goal?

24/08/2021

14th Street Neighborhood Safety Discussion

Tune in to tonight's discussion on 14th St neighborhood safety - happening now

15/08/2021

Today was tough. In the midst of a pandemic, economic crisis, and heat wave, we had to help our neighbors pack up before they are evicted by Park Police tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who came out to help today, especially , .dc, , , , and Commissioners from across DC. So much appreciation and admiration as always to 💜

15/08/2021

Had a great date night in at for !

26/07/2021

Saturday was the last training for the DC 2021 Elections Cohort. I can’t express how grateful and reenergized I feel after spending the last 3 weeks with this community of folks who care so deeply about creating positive change for our community. The facilitators and speakers were so knowledgeable, skilled, and real - you don’t often get all 3 in a training like this. Thank you for selecting me for this program and helping me grow as an ANC, advocate, and community member. I’m so glad to be part of the family!

22/07/2021

Today was a good day! Started the day off at supporting the interagency day organized by and ended picking up generous donations from neighbors at for ! (Thanks for organizing, !) I’m so grateful for my community and the opportunity to build with you all!

20/07/2021

I’ll be at the Rose Park Farmer’s Market tomorrow collecting donations for Ward 2 Mutual Aid - stop by!

Tomorrow, we’re partnering with Ward 2 Mutual Aid! Commissioner and volunteers will be collecting supplies for neighbors in need from 3-7pm at Rose Park. Please bring toiletries, hand sanitizer, and snacks to donate. More info can be found at https://opencollective.com/ward-2-mutual-aid.

09/07/2021

I’m so excited to be part of this incredible cohort of local leaders! Especially glad to be selected along with fellow rep ! LET’S GO! 🙌🏽

26/06/2021

Looking good, ! Scenes from tonight’s walk around the ANC 🌸 🐝

24/06/2021

A few months ago, I was interviewed by students at Eastern Middle School in MD for their school project on youth and . It was awesome chatting with such passionate students and I was honored to contribute! Check out their final project here: https://youtu.be/pkwuhIAi8DY

12/06/2021

Capital Pride Rally 2021 - Rehana’s Speech

Today Rehana spoke at the Capital Pride Rally on behalf of The DC Center! Check out the full recording below! Happy Pride!

08/06/2021

Today I joined 9 other Muslim elected officials in the and Muslim Advocates to call for an apology and real accountability from 7News DC & Democratic Party of Virginia. Giving voice to these anti-Muslim tropes perpetuates Islamophobia and does real harm to our community. Read more here: https://muslimadvocates.org/2021/06/muslim-elected-officials-urge-changes-at-wjla-and-virginia-democratic-party/

06/06/2021

and is a time for advocacy, protest, and action! This week I testified on behalf of and the before Chair and the Committee on Business and Economic Development. I encouraged the committee to maintain the $1M for a new community space included in the Mayor’s Budget and continue working with our Taskforce to make sure this project is a success. We need this space and it will fundamentally change the landscape of our community! Will share more soon about how to support! In the meantime, my full testimony is at my

Bonus: 2nd pic is that feeling when you’re waaay over time on testimony

01/06/2021

Spending this weekend reading Mayor Bowser’s FY22 ! Many important initiatives and big wins for ! The Ward summaries are really helpful. I look forward to working with DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto and the other ANC 2F Commissioners to recommend the changes needed for a

One huge priority that will make an impact for is the $57M investment to rehabilitate the Claridge Towers housing estate! Check out the and fact sheets here: https://mayor.dc.gov/fy2022-fairshot-budget

16/05/2021

Thank you for the warm welcome, LGBTQ Victory Institute! Proud to be part of the family!

06/05/2021

May Neighborhood Newsletter

Check out the May Neighborhood Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/ca646a5c0d7c/may-neighborhood-newsletter-5306770

13/04/2021

Have you spent time in this year? Join us for a community conversation this Wednesday at 7pm! We'll discuss how use of the circle has changed and how we can improve it to make it more safe and usable. Join here: tinyurl.com/LoganCircleConvo

11/04/2021

Beautiful day for a neighborhood cleanup! 🧹 🗑
Posted • Thank you to for organizing today’s community cleanup! We had a great showing at Garrison Elementary which served as one of the meeting points. Commissioners Romanowski, Simon, Mohammed, Fanning, Joseph & Yan were out representing !