Today: October 26, 2025
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a universal dream: to build something from nothing, to serve a community and to create generational wealth. Yet, for Black entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic, this dream is often tempered by…
Maryland Responds to Federal Government Shutdown. The federal government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, has prompted Maryland officials to enact emergency measures supporting the state’s large federal workforce and vulnerable residents. Governor Wes Moore criticized the shutdown…
Democrats & Republicans play the blame game following the government shutdown. The Maryland, DC, and Virginia (DMV) region faces unprecedented economic vulnerability from the current federal government shutdown, with the area experiencing far more severe impacts than previous shutdowns due to an already weakened…
President Trump's proposal to use dangerous American cities as "training grounds" for the military and National Guard has ignited debate over legality, precedent, and civil-military boundaries in the United States.…
Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region, where the Nigerian community comes together to honor heritage, culture, and the nation’s…
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launches its 54th Annual Legislative Conference with the powerful theme "Made For This Moment," addressing economic empowerment, healthcare access, educational equity, and civil rights protections for African American communities nationwide.…
Prince George’s Police Department has announced the arrest of 35-year-old Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez of Bowie, charged with first- and second-degree murder in the tragic death of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Ms. Thompson was last seen on August 22nd, and her body was…
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) announced that detectives developed probable cause on September 5 to charge a suspect in the killing of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Officials said Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez, 35, of Bowie, Maryland, is charged with first- and…
Join us in celebrating a true servant of God, Reverend Charles Agbaza, on his 85th birthday! A look at his legacy of faith, wisdom, and compassionate leadership in our community.…
Lola Vision Systems, a DMV-based artificial intelligence and semiconductor startup has taken home the $125,000 grand prize at Investfest’s annual startup pitch competition, edging out hundreds of competitors from across the country. What was slated for a $125K investment competition turned into a $250,000…
