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D.L. Chandler

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Washington, D.C.
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Covers:  Entertainment, Tech, Lifestyle, Travel, Adult Beverages, Fashion, Music, Concerts, Breaking News, Politics, Playlists, Film, Television, Men's Issues, Mental Health, Health, Sports, Cannabis
Doesn't Cover: Daycare, post-event recaps we didn't attend, fashion galleries.
Senior Editor with iOne Digital. DC. 20-yr+ writer. Music/NBA fan. PG County's longest-reigning pencil fight champ. Mumbo Sauce Expert. Cocktails & spirits pro.

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D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially full-time freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers several topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on a…

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A Logical Next Step In Luxury: First Impressions Of The New All-Electric 2024 Acura ZDX SUV

A Logical Next Step In Luxury: First Impressions Of The New All-Electric 2024 Acura ZDX SUV

As the world of EVs continues to expand, Acura lends elegance and practicality to its latest all-electric SUV…

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#WorldWhiskyDay: World Whisky Day 2024 Is Here, Celebrate With These Whiskies

#WorldWhiskyDay: World Whisky Day 2024 Is Here, Celebrate With These Whiskies

Saturday, May 18, is World Whisky Day so we've put together some whiskeys and whiskies that should be part of…

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Igmar Thomas Shares Musical Journey & Excitement For Upcoming ‘Hip Hop &…’ Festival

Igmar Thomas Shares Musical Journey & Excitement For Upcoming ‘Hip Hop &…’ Festival

Igmar Thomas of Revive Big Band chats with Hip-Hop Wired about his career, the upcoming Hip Hop & festival, a…

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Daylight Saving Time & The Connection To Seasonal Affective Disorder

Daylight Saving Time & The Connection To Seasonal Affective Disorder

With daylight saving time occurring in the United States in November, we examine its links with seasonal affe…

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The euro to dollar decline: How it could impact U.S. consumers and travelers

The euro to dollar decline: How it could impact U.S. consumers and travelers

TheGrio speaks with economy and travel experts to get a better of sense of how the euro to the dollar rate wi…

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Spirit.Ed: The Best Bourbons I've Had This Year For National Bourbon Heritage Month

Spirit.Ed: The Best Bourbons I've Had This Year For National Bourbon Heritage Month

For National Bourbon Month, Spirit.Ed lead contributor D.L. Chandler shares his favorite bourbons of the year…

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Check Out Our 710 Day Cannabis Roundup

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By D.L. Chandler Verified
| KBXX-FM (Houston, TX) Verified
As cannabis enthusiasts across the nation celebrate 710 Day, we’ve put together a quick roundup to spark some ideas. With an emphasis on concentrates and oils, this 710 Day roundup focuses solely on those segments. As I’ve written in past roundups here and here, 710 Day’s origins are largely attributed to rapper, cannabis activist, and industry innovator Taskrok. In an interview with The Leaf Online, Taskrok explained how the holiday came to be.
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J. Cole Drops Exclusive 'The Fall-Off' Print Magazine

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By D.L. Chandler Verified
| Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
J. Cole released his double album, The Fall-Off, to much fanfare amid hints that it would be his swan song. While that point hasn’t been firmly solidified by J. Cole himself, he is still pushing out grand creative ideas by way of a limited edition print magazine named after the album and featuring some of music’s top journalists and creative minds.
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Twitter Star @Son_ImSleep Allegedly Killed In Florida

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| Black America Web Verified
Infamous Twitter star @Son_ImSleep made his name on the social media platform by hurling witty insults, some of which were often violent and homophobic. @Son_ImSleep, who some online say is named Mike Menard, was found shot dead inside his car in Florida this week, causing many online to react to the news. As reported by local outlet WSVN, Menard, 32, was found inside his vehicle in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood outside his parents’ home.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked for a small newspaper called Metro Connection, based in Maryland. I am indebted to them.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I'm of a certain age.

How is social media changing news?

It makes it so that people who don't know the value of research and fact-checking are rushing to be first, and that's no good.
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