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Dominique Mickiewicz

Vive l’Histoire!  Whether it is listening to classic albums or pouring over vintage fashion designs, Dominique is always looking to the past for creative inspiration. Originally from Montclair, Virginia, Dominique attends Wellesley College where she studies International Relations-History and French Language. Prior to writing for Boundary Stones, she worked on cultural exhibits at the Tangier American Legation in Morocco and the Davis Museum of Art. Her passion for storytelling translates to the ice, where she performs as a competitive figure skater and coach.

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"We Want 504!"

"We Want 504!"

10/12/2021 in DC by Dominique Mickiewicz

When anti-discrimination legislation was delayed for four years, activists occupied Federal buildings in protest, placing Washington at the heart of the rising disability rights movement.

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Secrets in the Forest: A Virginia Summer Camp Becomes a Playground for Spies

Secrets in the Forest: A Virginia Summer Camp Becomes a Playground for Spies

10/04/2021 in DC by Dominique Mickiewicz

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to begin your training as a World War II spy in the forests of Prince William County, Virginia.

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The Capitol Crawl

The Capitol Crawl

09/16/2021 in DC by Dominique Mickiewicz

When Congressional delay jeopardized the Americans with Disabilities Act, protesters responded with a powerful demonstration on the Capitol steps.

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Elsa? Do You Wanna Build a Theme Park?

Elsa? Do You Wanna Build a Theme Park?

08/06/2021 in Virginia by Dominique Mickiewicz

In 1993, Disney announced its decision to develop a new theme park in Prince William County. Their plans sparked serious controversy, leading Disney officials to question whether the dreams that you wish really do come true...

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Bet on Gallaudet

Bet on Gallaudet

07/21/2021 in DC by Dominique Mickiewicz

Against the backdrop of the city, Gallaudet University students, faculty, and alumni transformed their campus protest into a national fight for civil rights, refusing to accept anything less than a “Deaf President Now.” 

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