Today: September 20, 2024
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for the annual rush of preparations. From new clothes to school supplies, the list of necessities seems endless. However, some products stand out as particularly helpful in easing the transition from summer…
Mia Boykin In the heart of Washington D.C., a group of remarkable individuals is redefining what it means to age gracefully. The Wisdom Walkers, a destination fitness organization led by 73-year-old Sharon Goods, is making waves both locally and internationally with their…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made a remarkable exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics, leaving the Summer Games with their heads held high after a historic run. They became the first African team, male or female, to reach the quarter-finals, showcasing their…
This year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival attracted a record number of visitors to D.C., according to new data from festival organizers and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office on August 7. The figures reveal that 1.6 million people flocked to the District and…
MIa Boykin Howard University College of Medicine is a part of a $600 million donation to four HBCU medical schools. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the group that provided the donation, hopes the money will address long-standing funding inequities and boost each institution’s ability to…
A federal appeals court upheld Maryland’s decade-old ban on military-style firearms, commonly referred to as assault weapons, in a significant ruling on Tuesday, August 6. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 10 to 5 decision, rejected arguments from gun…
Three years ago when Nneka Echikunwoke arrived at the Tokyo Olympics, she had to leave even before the show even started because Nigeria is listed among “high-risk” doping countries. Fast forward to the ongoing Olympics in Paris, she has won Silver for…
Mia Boykin Remnants of Hurricane Debby, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 storm, will reach D.C. by the end of the week. The storm has hit across the Southeast with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge flooding. The…
Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate presidential election. In a heartfelt post on social media Harris highlighted Walz’s deep convictions and personal experiences that resonate with middle-class families across the nation. “I am proud to announce that I’ve…
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states, AP sources say. She will introduce Walz at a rally Tuesday evening in Philadelphia Mia Boykin Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota…
