Today: July 5, 2025
Some say “Naija no dey carry last”, others say, “Africans dey take over”, there’s also the talk of people calling themselves “Naija Jollof” or “Ghanaian Jollof”, but whether Naija or Ghanaian jollof, 2016 was the year for Africans to rule and break…
“I got to learn about coming to the U.S from my peace corps friends. It is my first time to leave my country and also ride a plane,” Raphina said. For Fouzya, when she got the news about coming to the White…
The 32-year-old Ghanaian-American is a writer, director and stars in her debut feature, 'Queens of Glory'.…
On this historic day of his take-off, many Nigerians came to the private flag off celebration including His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ile-Ife…
Saikou is an African immigrant male. He shares his personal experience of why his ‘blackness’ will never be concealed and because of that, he must March for racial justice.…
Yvonne Orji plays the co-star character Molly in the new HBO series Insecure. Yvonne is based in LA, a very personable individual. You can’t help but fall in love with her character on screen and with her as just Yvonne. I tell…
The story of KingsWay Cafe, an African restaurant in Laurel, Maryland.…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival. That vision finally touches down on Sunday, July 20, when AfroPicnic transforms Arlington Beer Garden into a five-hour immersion in…
As the nation prepares to mark Juneteenth on June 19, the District of Columbia offers a rich array of events blending history, culture, music and community. Known as the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is both…
As the Trump administration pushes for sweeping changes to federal cultural institutions, those in the DMV areas should make sure to get out and appreciate the museum exhibits that are threatened. With a proposed slate of budget cuts and a renewed effort…
