Today: September 20, 2024
In a moment that will resonate through American political history, Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to accept her party’s nomination for President of the United States. This landmark event marks her as the first woman…
The political landscape of Washington D.C.’s Ward 8 has been thrown into turmoil following the arrest of Councilmember Trayon White on federal bribery charges on Sunday, August 19. The 40-year-old Councilmember was arrested in Navy Yard by federal authorities for receiving envelopes…
This Friday, August 23, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the new school year with families at the Fields at the Robert F. Kennedy campus (RFK). The Back-to-School Day will provide comprehensive resources for students and families preparing for the upcoming school year.…
When Black Panther broke the internet in 2018, Africans at home and in the Diaspora were thrilled to have a Superhero that represented them. While the cast featured Africans with the native tongue and nuances like Lupita N’yogo, many Africans at home…
Dr. Shirley Yeung M.C.’s eco-art exhibitions at SYART Gallery in 2023 and 2024 have made a significant impact on both environmental awareness and the local community. Her vivid paintings depicting nature’s beauty and fragility have resonated deeply with viewers, inspiring them to…
Angela Alsobrooks – People like me, with stories like mine, do not usually make it to the United States Senate. But they should. I am the proud granddaughter of a housekeeper, Sarah Daisy, who raised her three children in a one-bedroom apartment.…
Major League Baseball is in full swing, the NBA and NFL seasons will be starting soon, and there will be all kinds of African diaspora representation across the major leagues once again this year. But if you have enjoyed watching African nations…
Chicago, IL — In a highly anticipated appearance at the Democratic National Convention, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered a powerful and stirring speech that left the crowd on its feet, applauding her vision and resolve. Clinton, the first woman to…
Six years ago, I was waiting tables in New York City, fighting off foreclosure, and struggling to afford basic healthcare. My family and I faced the same challenges millions of Americans confront daily—wondering how we would make it to the next paycheck,…
When 24-year-old Thembi Seete, better known by her stage name Uncle Waffles, took the stage at the Brooklyn Mirage this past weekend, she made history as the first Black woman to headline the iconic New York venue. Having received accolades and riding…
