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Cornelia Poku
Verified
Journalist, Lonely Planet
Washington
Beats
health disparities and HIV. Pop culture.Racism
Politics, fashion, medicine, finance,
Content
Opinion: Service workers face disrespect, harassment, and low pay. D.C.'s restaurant industry needs more unions.
By Martin Austermuhle, Colleen Grablick Verified, Cornelia Poku, Denali Graham| The 51st Verified Opinion essays published by The 51st represent the views of their authors, and not of The 51st or any of its editors, reporters, or contributors. Submissions or responses may be sent to pitches@51st.news. The toxic nature of restaurant industry work has grabbed headlines in recent years.
By Denali Graham, Estela Lux, Colleen Grablick Verified, Cornelia Poku, Martin Austermuhle| The 51st Verified Last fall, I got the dreaded envelope in the mail from the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles. I didn’t even have to open it to know what it was: a ticket from one of the city’s many traffic cameras. I had been caught going 36 in a 25 mph zone. I repeated every possible excuse to myself: It was a new camera and on a wide roadway, and there were no pedestrians or cyclists around, and I swear I’m a great driver! But at the end of the day, the truth had been caught on camera.
Opinion: Service workers face disrespect, harassment, and low pay. D.C.'s restaurant industry needs more unions.
By Martin Austermuhle, Colleen Grablick Verified, Cornelia Poku, Denali Graham| The 51st Verified Opinion essays published by The 51st represent the views of their authors, and not of The 51st or any of its editors, reporters, or contributors. Submissions or responses may be sent to pitches@51st.news. The toxic nature of restaurant industry work has grabbed headlines in recent years.
Company Info
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet is a well-known travel media company founded in 1972 by Tony and Maureen Wheeler. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, it operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures and is recognized for its focus on independent and budget-conscious travel. The company gained prominence with its 1981 guide to India, which became a go-to resource for adventurous travelers. Lonely Planet provides a wide range of travel resources, including print and digital guides, mobile apps for trip planning, video content featuring destination documentaries, and travel magazines. The company caters to budget travelers, adventure seekers, and digital-native travelers, promoting sustainable tourism practices. With a global team of 400 staff and 200 authors, Lonely Planet has sold over 120 million books, making it a trusted name in travel publishing. Its core philosophy emphasizes accessibility and the belief that everyone deserves to experience the world.
New York, New York, United States
+161-3-8379-8000
Founded: 1973