My name is Dr. Oye Owolewa: that’s oh-WOAH-lay-wah. I’m a pharmacist, I’m DC’s only citywide elected officeholder from East of the River, and I’m running to represent you on the DC Council at-large.

I’ll be honest — growing up in Boston, I didn’t see the point of public service. Kids bullied me for my name. I started picking fights. I got suspended from school. My parents, hardworking Nigerian immigrants from Kwara and Osun, wouldn’t tolerate that.

They pushed me to get educated, to become a scientist, and to give back to my community. I graduated as the only Black man in my doctoral program, so when I moved to DC, I started volunteering in classrooms. When I teach kids how to do science experiments — when they put on lab coats and call each other “Doctor” — they realize the potential they’ve got isn’t limited by their skin color, the zip code they live in, or how hard it is for other people to pronounce their name.

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With a name like mine, I never expected to be in politics, but I take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. As your U.S. Representative, I’ve worked to get drugs off the streets, helped returning citizens get good paying union jobs, and secured access to the Covid vaccine for thousands of Washingtonians (and even vaccinated some patients myself).

I don’t have a vote in Congress, but I don’t sit around. When I notice a problem, I don’t wait for somebody else to fix it — I build the solution.

I’ve seen what people can do when other people notice their problem, and when they get the help that they need. Maybe it’s easy to be noticed when you’re the mayor’s biggest donor. But it’s not easy to be noticed when you’re an immigrant. It’s not easy to be noticed when you’re only used to politicians lying to you once every few years for your vote.

When I’m on the DC Council, you can count on me to notice. And just like I’ve been doing, I’ll keep fixing problems, keep standing up for working families, and keep building the solutions our city needs

Ross Coulthart is an Australia-based investigative journalist, author and filmmaker with over 35 years in broadcast television public affairs and newspaper journalism.  He is currently a senior investigations correspondent for the US national NEWS NATION TV news network based out of Chicago, hosting the popular show REALITY CHECK. https://www.youtube.com/@NewsNation  

Since 2017 much of Ross’ investigative work has focussed on the phenomenon of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) aka UFOs, a subject long stigmatised and ridiculed but now acknowledged officially by the US Government to be an authentic scientific mystery worthy of serious investigation. 

In June 2023, Ross’ exclusive television interview with former senior intelligence officer David Grusch revealed Grusch’s investigations with the Pentagon’s UAP Task Force had uncovered a secret US Government and private aerospace UAP craft retrieval and reverse engineering program, knowledge of which has been withheld from Congressional oversight. 

In January 2025, Ross’ exclusive television interview with former US intelligence operative Jake Barber brought to public light for the first time, direct on-the-record evidence of the US Government’s covert NHI technology program. 

Ross has worked as an investigative journalist across TV and newspapers, including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Four Corners, Nine’s Sunday show and 60 Minutes, and the Seven’s Sunday Night investigative public affairs show.

A law graduate, Ross has written six best-selling books, including In Plain Sight: An Investigation into UFOs & Impossible Science (HarperCollins 2021). One of his three First World War histories, Charles Bean, won the 2015 Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Australian History.

Karina is a best selling author and influential voice in the holistic life community. She participates in numerous international conferences, sharing her wisdom on femininity, well-being and the importance of human connection. Her ability to connect with the public in a deep and personal way makes her a favorite for both event organizers and attendees. The yorgasmic method and her online experiences explore the connection to femininity, embodiment, and spirituality from a modern and practical angle.

As an author, Karina has written several inspiring books that motivate readers to lead a balanced and fulfilling life. Her works, such as “The Art of Healthy Living” and “The Colors of Love “, combine practical advice with deep ideas, making complex concepts accessible and attractive. These books have been praised for their transformative ability.  His program “ Integral Sexuality ” is on the air in GAIA and his series in English “Coffee, tea or sex ” opened many conversations on YouTube. Karina offers online courses, personal mentoring and retreats, providing clarity and tools to live in the best possible way.

Her holistic approach and genuine passion for helping others make her a source of inspiration in the world of wellness. Karina’s leadership in the wellness community is distinguished by her innovative approach to energy teaching and her dedication to fostering authentic connections. She believes that true well-being goes beyond the physical, also encompassing emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Through her work, Karina encourages people to explore their inner world, harness their energy, and build meaningful relationships. Her influence extends beyond her books and lectures, positioning her as a visionary leader in the global holistic community.

Malou Beauvoir, is a captivating, highly emotive singer-songwriter and actor who brings to her artistry the unique amalgamation of her multi-cultural influences and experiences. A citizen of the world, she has lived in the US, Europe and Haiti, and traveled extensively; each culture she has encountered has impacted and informed her in different ways, reinforcing her openness to different perspectives and forms of spirituality.

Born in Chicago to Haitian parents, Malou was raised in New York. She moved to Paris at a young age to attend the American University and pursue her artistic passions. Juggling both art and business while earning an MBA and a senior position in the high-tech industry, by the end of the 1990s she devoted herself exclusively to singing and acting, securing engagements in venues around the world — from Dubai to Rio, Beirut, London, and Paris, where she performed for two years as lead singer at the renowned Paradis Latin. She currently splits her time between Brussels and New York, continuing to travel around the world.

Beauvoir’s acting career has included roles in Stephen Frears’ Oscar-winning The Queen, Élisabeth Rappeneau’s Paul et ses Femmes, in which she plays Agnes, a jazz singer (Beauvoir wrote the song she performs in the film), Christian Carion’s Farewell, and the hit TV series, Perception. She is currently filming Season 2 of  SPELLBOUND, a HULU/Cottonwood Media teen TV series in Paris.

Malou has enjoyed a diverse recording career ranging from featured Universal France artist to collaborations with jazz, electro and pop artists, resulting in 5 independently released jazz albums and many collaborations.

Spiritwalker (2018), her sixth recording, co-produced by Chico Boyer and Cheff Loncher, is a tribute to her Haitian culture and roots, inspired both by contemporary social & political issues, and by the ancient spirits of Haiti.

“Papa Damballah” from the SPIRITWALKER album was featured in the end credits of Suzan Beraza’s poignant documentary “MASSACRE RIVER : Woman without a Country”. “Nwaye” co-written with Paul Beaubrun, was among the winners of the International Songwriting Competition in 2019 and the Vodou  infused single “Rasenbleman” has raised a rallying cry for Haitians all over the world.

Beauvoir’s 2022 release, “Kenbem”,(Peer Music/Universal), is the official creole adaptation of the Brendan Graham/ Rolf Lovland classic You Raise Me up. In her lyrics, she alludes to the relationship between Vaudou and the Christian faith in Haiti, offering a healing balm for both.

Beauvoir has performed internationally, sharing the stage with renowned musicians including Benny Wallace, Donald Vega, Danny Mixon, Terrell Stafford and Hernan Riley and has donated her performances, productions and support to non-profit organizations who are working to make this world a better place.

This includes performances for the Tibet Fund Gala in NY, the Fonkoze Gala in L.A,  Back Country Jazz fundraiser, “Roots for Development” Fundraiser and many others.