Today: November 15, 2024
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old Ethiopian immigrant from Annandale, Virginia, has been named as TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year for his innovative creation of a soap that could revolutionize skin cancer treatment. Bekele’s groundbreaking work aims to provide a more accessible method…
The Bowser Administration kicked off the 2024-25 school year by hosting a Special Education conference for educators on August 15. Hundreds of school leaders gathered at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University for this all-day event organized by the Office of…
With the DC Public Schools 2024-2025 school year beginning on August 26 for kindergarten through grade 12, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled the 2024 Back-to-School Guide. The comprehensive resource provides families with essential information and support to ensure a smooth and…
The Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee USA (NAPAC-USA), an organization representing the African diaspora in the United States, is calling on its community to actively participate in the upcoming local, state, and national elections. With over 2.1 million African immigrants and a…
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District of Columbia has secured $61.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund. This significant funding boost is earmarked for enhancing community facilities across the nation’s capital, with a…
Out of 592 athletes on Team USA, 18 were from Maryland, 15 from Virginia, and 1 from DC. Marylanders number was not just for show as the athletes cumulatively brought home a total of 12 medals, including six golds, making the state…
Written by Gbenga Ogunjimi Washington DC — Nigerian Center is set to host a virtual event to empower international students with crucial knowledge about off-campus work authorization. The event, scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, offers crucial information for international…
The Quarter of Celia Cruz, the legendary Queen of Salsa and a prominent Cuban icon, is now in circulation. This announcement was made by the Celia Cruz Estate and its executor, Omer Pardillo-Cid, marking a significant moment as the coin enters circulation.…
As old as the century, some sports will be making comebacks in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Organizers are excited to debut new sports while also bringing back traditional games that have been absent for over a century. The upcoming Summer…
The University of Washington (UW) made a remarkable impact at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing an impressive 13 medals. This tally, if UW were a country, would tie them for 16th place in the overall medal count, matching Uzbekistan’s performance. The Husky…
