Today: November 23, 2024
The 2025 Met Gala is set to make history with an all-Black male lineup of co-chairs for the first time. Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and A$AP Rocky will lead the prestigious event, joined by honorary co-chair LeBron James. This year’s…
For several years, Formula One, F1, world star Lewis Hamilton has pushed for the return of F1 Africa. All these years, he has maintained that it is unjust to keep ignoring Africa considering its importance to the global sports industry. At the…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive…
Lupita Nyong’o has been officially announced as the newest Chanel ambassador, a significant milestone for both the actress and the renowned French fashion house. This collaboration highlights Nyong’o’s longstanding connection with Chanel, having been a loyal friend of the brand for over…
Washington, DC, has been awarded a $49.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at enhancing student literacy outcomes. Announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser in the second week of the National Book Month, this five-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD)…
23andMe has recently come under fire due to a major data breach affecting nearly 7 million accounts and the alarming resignation of its entire board, leaving many wondering what will become of the genetic information of approximately 15 million users. In November…
African descendants in the Americas who can trace their ancestry to the Republic of Benin are now eligible for the country’s citizenship. This move is in acknowledging the nation’s complex legacy in the transatlantic slave trade and reconnecting descendants of enslaved Africans…
On October 1, 2024, Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Day in style by launching his second collaboration with Puma at their flagship store in New York City. The event was a vibrant blend of culture and fashion, featuring a DJ…
During the National Book Month Celebration ceremony at Stanton Elementary School, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Jazzmyne Townsend the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year. Joined by Interim State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell and DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, Townsend received the…
Winners of the 39th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards which took place on October 1 were announced at the Lincoln Theatre, showcasing the District’s rich, artistic talent and cultural contributions. “Washington, DC is home to some of the most dynamic creatives in the…
