Press Coverage
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News 4 Your Sunday: DC SCORES
News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with DC SCORES Executive Director Katrina Owens and Senior Advisor for Arts & Culture Charity Blackwell about the program.
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Eliminate the Gap – DC SCORES
DC SCORES Soccer Program Coordinator, Jewel Christian, spoke with the Eliminate the Gap podcast.
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OST Voices Episode #12: DC SCORES
When COVID-19 shut down the world, out-of-school-time (OST) providers like DC SCORES had to quickly rethink and adjust their whole way of operating to continue meeting the needs of the populations they serve. Now as the world is reopening, it’s time to readjust once again.
DC Action -
Devoted in the District
Recorded videos. Coloring sheets. Word searches. Coaching instruction in English and Spanish. Virtual appearances from D.C. United, Washington Spirit, and Georgetown women’s soccer players. These are just a few of the ways that coaches and staff at DC SCORES have shown their resiliency, commitment to their community, and ability to adapt to the changing times.
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Golazo with Carlos and Paul: Q&A with Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and President of the America SCORES National Network
Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and President of the America SCORES National Network, discusses the evolution of DC SCORES under her leadership and her vision for the future of DC SCORES and the America SCORES network.
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How America SCORES Changes Youths Through Soccer and Poetry
Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and President of America SCORES, and DeAndre Walters, a Morehouse College freshman, winner of poetry jams and a DC SCORES alumnus, speak with co-hosts Richard Levick and Dr. George T. French, Jr., President of Clark Atlanta University, about the importance of providing athletic and poetic outlets for young people and how the charity has powerfully impacted more than 130,000 young lives.
LEVICK -
Pandemic Slashed Sports For Low-income Youth
Sports programs serving low-income communities have seen a big drop in youth participation because of the pandemic, according to a survey of youth sports nonprofits.
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Tried and True x DC SCORES (w/D.C. United's Jason Levien)
The Tried and True crew do a special collaboration with DC SCORES and Screaming Eagles to help raise money for young poet-athletes in D.C.
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The Future of Youth Sports Part 3
DC SCORES CEO, Bethany Henderson and DC SCORES alumni and Bancroft Elementary School coach, John Guzman discuss the importance of equitable access to sports to society at large.
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A conversation with Sean Hinkle, Chief Program Officer at DC SCORES
DC SCORES Chief Program Officer, Sean Hinkle, joins Coach Carlos from Amidon-Bowen Elementary School on a special episode of the Golazo with Carlos and Paul podcast.
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Washington Spirit to play for DC SCORES in the 2020 Verizon Community Shield
The Washington Spirit is proud to announce that the club will be playing for DC SCORES during the Verizon Community Shield competition. The Verizon Community Shield is a partnership between the National Women’s Soccer League and Verizon, where each of the NWSL’s nine clubs will partner with small businesses or programs in their community.
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CSR Soccer Balls and Poetry w DC Scores and Host Richard Levick
Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and Network President of America SCORES, Ben-James Brown a board member and VP with Wells Fargo Bank and DeAndre Walters a DC SCORES alumni and incoming freshman at Morehouse College tell powerful, moving stories, read poetry and talk about how to make a lasting difference in communities.
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D.C. United players, staff paint ‘I Can’t Breathe’ and ‘BLM’ on Audi Field grass
D.C. United players and staff members paint “I Can’t Breathe” alongside DC SCORES coaches from Amidon-Bowen Elementary School to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Washington Post -
Sound On: Rep. Max Rose, DC SCORES, COVID Hot Spots (Podcast)
Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli talks with Bethany Rubin Henderson to talk about how DC SCORES and America SCORES has adapted to keep on serving kids during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In the era of COVID-19, access to youth sports hangs in the balance
DC SCORES CEO, Bethany Rubin Henderson, talks about how the pandemic’s fallout could further penalize kids already hurt by school budget cuts.
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DC poet-athletes prepare to unleash creativity in virtual poetry showcase, despite coronavirus crisis
WTOP’s Dave Johnson interviews DC SCORES Director of Creative Arts and Education, Charity Blackwell, to discuss Our Words Our City LIVE.
WTOP News -
From at-home poetry challenges to live events, this DC nonprofit keeps kids active and engaged
DC SCORES uses poetry and sports to give kids the confidence they need to succeed. This creative approach to teaching helped them adapt in light of the disruption caused by COVID-19.
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Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety – The Big Pause – Through Poetry
In their new initiative, #SCORESatHome, DC SCORES will upload new content daily – interactive exercises connected to its core program elements of soccer and poetry, video tips from SCORES coaches, and live, online program sessions – to continue its mission of providing a supportive team for every D.C. child who needs one.
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Mayor Bowser Presents 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, Celebrating the Arts and Creative Communities of Washington, DC
DC SCORES was honored with the Excellence in Arts Education Award for the significant contributions in Arts Education in the District of Columbia by supporting the development of imagination and creativity in young people, and demonstrating the value of the arts as essential to education.
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Arsenal stars visit DC SCORES summer camp
Arsenal players spent time at Truesdell Education Campus’ summer camp to join campers in their soccer and arts activities. The visit came as part of the team’s time in Washington D.C. ahead of their clash against Real Madrid at the FedEx Field.
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ASSE Cœur-Vert fait rêver des jeunes de Washington!
Saint-Étienne’s technical staff held a soccer clinic on the field at RFK stadium for DC SCORES alumni.
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How soccer and poetry give kids a new way to compete with America SCORES
America SCORES will be introduced in many American homes during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with some help from Volkswagen. Using its own advertising time, Volkswagen, working alongside with America SCORES, created a 30-second spot for America SCORES that will air during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, alongside Volkswagen’s own “Drive Bigger” campaign.
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One Night One Goal at Audi Field
Fans received the ultimate experience at One Night One Goal, with tour exclusive areas of the stadium, a live auction with one-of-a-kind items and experiences, the chance to mingle with D.C. United players, and specialty cocktails and cuisine.
On Tap Magazine -
DC SCORES is helping underprivileged youth succeed in life
DC SCORES CEO, Bethany Henderson, and Director of Creative Arts & Education, Charity Blackwell, talk about One Night One Goal at Audi Field.
WUSA9 -
Untold History of Soccer in D.C.
The first episode of season four of MLS’ “The Movement” highlights the District’s soccer roots, D.C. United’s dynasty in the league, and the club’s partnership with their official community partner, DC SCORES.
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Congressional Briefing Highlights the Important Rold that Sports and Coaches Play in Developing Young Women
A DC SCORES poet-athletes and coach from Brightwood Education Campus spoke on Capitol Hill during a congressional briefing about the importance of coaches in the lives of young women playing sports.
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Joanna Lohman announced as ambassador for DC SCORES
Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman has been announced as one of the official ambassadors for DC SCORES, an afterschool youth development program which integrates soccer, spoken-word poetry, and service-learning to set up students for success on the pitch and in society.
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How one woman is taking an after-school program to the big leagues
DC SCORES Executive Director, Bethany Rubin Henderson, has expanded a program with an unusual blend of offerings – soccer, poetry, and service, as well as partnered with soccer franchise D.C. United.
The Christian Science Monitor -
Carlos Vives y el D.C. United se unen por una buena causa
Grammy-winning Colombian artist, Carlos Vives, donated two “callejeras” or “goal-chairs” to DC SCORES at a special event at the Inter-American Development Bank alongside D.C. United players and poet-athletes from Bancroft Elementary School.
Telemundo -
When Soccer and Poetry Meet, Kids Succeed: Q & A with DC SCORES
DC SCORES Director of Writing, Charity Blackwell, and Director of Individual Gifts & Corporate Partnerships, Tony Francavilla, sat down with the Planet Word Muesuem to talk about how soccer and poetry work together in our programming.
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U.S. Soccer Foundation's Got A Brand-New Pitch
Mark Wright from The Undefeated got to speak with DC SCORES participants about how excited they are about the new U.S. Soccer Foundation mini-pitch in Petworth.
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New D.C. Area Mini-Pitch Unveiled to Support Increased Access to Youth Soccer Programming
DC SCORES participants attended the unveiling of the new U.S. Soccer Foundation mini-pitch in Petworth.
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Free Camps Help Level Playing Field for Future US Soccer Stars
DC SCORES poet-athletes and staff talk about leveling the playing field by offering free high-quality soccer camps to disadvantaged children.
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D.C. United: The ultimate guide to Audi Field
Charity Blackwell, Director of Writing for DC SCORES, memorialized the ribbon cutting ceremony of Audi Field with an original poem.
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D.C. Girls Represent America In Street Child World Cup in Moscow
Nine teenage girls from D.C. represented the United States at another international soccer competition — the 2018 Street Child World Cup in Russia.
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Council honors DC youth soccer team that represented U.S. at Street Child World Cup
The DC Council honored nine DC SCORES alumnae for their participation in the 2018 Street Child World Cup in Russia.
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DC SCORES Seeks to Make Better Players, Students, People
Kicking the ball and working as a team is the message DC SCORES seeks to send to children and young people in the U.S. capital.
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Wayne Rooney arrives in D.C., and his fans are there to greet him: ‘This is iconic’
Chris Hudler — soccer program manager at D.C. United’s official charitable partner, DC SCORES — brought three young soccer players with him to the terminal to welcome Wayne Rooney.
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Usando el balón para tener buenas notas
Patear el balón y trabajar en equipo es el programa que DC SCORES busca enseñar a niños y jóvenes en la capital de EE.UU. Se enfoca en preparar a los menores para jugar uno de los deportes más populares del mundo, el fútbol. Y a través del buen uso del balón, mejorar su rendimiento académico.
Voice of America -
DC SCORES providing public soccer leagues and programs for DC students
Kal and Jessica talk about their trip to Russia representing the USA at the Street Child World Cup.
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Soccer in America: why aren't more black kids playing the world's game?
Guardian reporter Les Carpenter came to the DC SCORES Alumni Tournament and interviewed participants and coaches about an issue we’ve addressed since 1994.
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BETHANY RUBIN HENDERSON: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DC SCORES
Bethany Rubin Henderson, a nationally recognized social entrepreneur; Echoing Green Fellow; and recent White House Fellow, became DC SCORES Executive Director in 2014. Bethany’s career has spanned the social, for-profit, and government sectors.
The Native Society -
I am the DMV
Every issue of the street newspaper features a DC SCORES poem!
Street Sense Media -
D.C. students travel to Moscow to compete in 2018 Street Child World Cup
Amy Aubert of ABC captured a special moment as we sent off nine DC SCORES alumnae on the experience of a lifetime as the team representing the USA at the Street Child World Cup in Moscow, Russia.
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Young DC-area woman publishes children’s book to spread messages of positivity
DC SCORES alumna A’dora Willis published a book aimed at inspiring today’s youth. The former poet-athlete also continues to inspire as a guest poet at DC SCORES events.
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Around Town: DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
Washingtonian covered the second night of the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
Washington Life -
Kids perform poetry on NBC-4
DC SCORES standout poets Uniyah, 10, and Cristian, 8, performed their Poetry Slam! poems on live TV during the Midday News.
NBC Washington -
20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
A recap of the first night of the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!.
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DC Kids Will Be On Center Stage for Poetry Slam
H.D. Cooke performs for the camera to hype the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
WUSA-9 -
DC SCORES
A profile of DC SCORES
Voices for Healthy Kids Action Center -
In D.C., a small step toward tackling U.S. youth soccer’s accessibility problem
DC SCORES partner, nonprofit Open Goal Project, aims to find opportunities for lower-income and minority players.
The Washington Post -
Screaming Eagles score big in D.C. | Beyond the Stands pres. by Wells Fargo
The Screaming Eagles have been a power behind D.C. United since the dawn of MLS. But few know they’ve been just as powerful as a force for good in the D.C. Community by supporting DC SCORES.
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DC SCORES x United Expressions: A great time for a great cause
Executive Director, DC SCORES Bethany Rubin Henderson and two of their stellar poet-athletes DC Scores alums, A’dora Willis, Senior Suitland High School & Xavier Crowell, Hardy Middle School stopped by GMW to showcase their skills and talk about their United Expressions event.
WJLA ABC-7 - Podcast: Executive Director Bethany Henderson talks fundraising and partnerships Through the Noise (podcast)
- DC SCORES revolves around teamwork - in soccer and in the community Catalogue for Philanthropy
- DC Poetry Slam Showcases Young Talent NBC Washington
- DC SCORES kids scores through soccer, poetry, and more Wells Fargo Stories
- Poesía contra el temor migratorio El Tiempo Latino
- D.C. students compete in annual slam poetry competition W-USA9 (CBS)
- Who says millennials don’t help out? How groups are tapping a new wave of volunteers. The Washington Post
- How MLS embraced Latinos: ‘We view the Hispanic market as part of our DNA’ The Guardian
- DC SCORES: Revolutionizing after-school programs for the underserved Atlas Corps
- Coach of the Week: Mark “Popsie” Lewis WJLA ABC-7
- DC SCORES helps low-income youth succeed WJLA ABC-7
- Versos & patadas Telemundo Washington DC
- SCORE Awards DC Refined
- D.C. United Serves up Community Spirit at Nando’s Washington Informer
- Qatar Embassies Celebrate Sports Day all Over The World Qatar News Agency
- DC SCORES Poetry Slam! (Eastside) East of the River (page 43)
- Meet your neighbors: Coach Popsie of DC SCORES New Columbia Heights blog
- Giving the Gift of Childhood on GivingTuesday Huffington Post
- USWNT Soccer Clinic at President’s Park Brightest New Things
- At SheBelieves Event, U.S. Women’s National Team Inspires Kids to ‘Find Your Park’ DCist
- DCU’s United Soccer Club consolidates with DC SCORES Soccerwire.com
- The Best Back-To-School Volunteering in the D.C. Area DCist
- SCORE Awards! Bisnow
- Washington, D.C. internship combines soccer, poetry and service for Fabien Celestin 17 Centre College
- What Will it Take to Help All Kids Grow Up at a Healthy Weight RWJF.org
- Stateside Visit A Success For Black Cats FCBusiness
- Sunderland look to expand into USA Tribal Football
- DC SCORES Poetry Slam! (Westside) MIDCITY DC (page 34)
- D.C. Program Turns Out Award-Winning Poets NBC Washington
- DC SCORES Poetry Slam! (Eastside) East of the River (page 40)
- DC SCORES Poetry Slam! puts ‘soccer problems’ in perspective SoccerWire.com
- Featured Slidely: Keep the Lights On Afterschool Slidely
- Pay It Forward: Unlikely combination of soccer and poetry proves inspiring for D.C. students Newschannel 8, WJLA.com
- DC SCORES Jamboree! (p. 58) Capital Community News
- DC SCORES, Sound Bites, Fusion Scene Bisnow
- DC SCORE Awards Modern Luxury DC
- Bancroft Elementary School: DC SCORES! Meghan Anne Photography
- Sport and Spine will take part in DC SCORES 2014 PRWeb
- Students perform at annual poetry slam MSNBC (“The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell”)
- America SCORES National Poetry SLAM! Livestream
- 10-year-old does poetry slam on school closing MSNBC (“The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell”)
- My School’s Closing… (page 54) East of the River (Capital Community News)
- Peña Madridista DC takes student-athletes from DC Scores to Pelé’s ‘Gols for Development’ Exhibit Peña Madridista DC
- Students Show Off Their Poetry Slam Skills NBC Washington (TV)
- DC SCORES Poetry Slam! (page 42) MIDCITY DC (Capital Community News)
- DC SCORES Poetry Slam! (page 35) East of the River (Capital Community News)
- Giving Tuesday: Ways to Help Those in the D.C. Area NBC Washington
- GIVE IT UP, D.C. Washington City Paper
- DC SCORES Rage Against the Minivan
- DC SCORES with Social Media Third Sector Today
- In D.C., girls’ soccer stalled by lack of teams The Washington Post