Today: November 22, 2024
When you think of solving complex public health challenges, you might imagine teams of scientists in sophisticated laboratories or veteran engineers with decades of experience. You probably wouldn’t picture a fifth-grade student working on a class project. Yet Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old…
Charlie Fishman, the visionary founder of the DC Jazz Festival and a pivotal figure in the global jazz community, passed away Tuesday evening, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and cultural enrichment that transformed Washington, D.C. into a vibrant hub for…
During the month of November, culminating on November 19, the towns of Dangriga and Punta Gorda in Belize come alive with festivities to commemorate the arrival of the Garifuna people from Yurumein (St. Vincent and the Grenadines). For anyone visiting southern Belize…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful agricultural system that not only built the nation’s wealth but also perpetuated mistreatment, discrimination, and exploitation of people of color.…
In a significant milestone for Africa’s fintech landscape, Moniepoint announced yesterday, October 29, that it has successfully raised $110 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to $1 billion and securing its status as the continent’s eighth unicorn. This…
Good evening, America. Good evening, everyone. Good evening, and thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone. So, listen, one week from today, you will have the chance to make…
Recentlly, Hyper Kids Africa, a group of kids from Uganda, met and performed with big acts in the black African music and movies scenes including Akon, Kevin Hart, and Grammy-award winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. The Ugandan Hyper Kids,…
As Howard University marked its centennial homecoming celebration themed ‘Yard of Fame’, a groundbreaking fashion show transformed Cramton Auditorium into a testament to Black excellence and futuristic vision, embodying a century of cultural evolution at the historically Black institution. “Howard is not…
In a vibrant cultural exchange, Washington, D.C.’s distinctive go-go music is merging with the rhythms of samba, with murals of D.C. landmarks being showcased on a local building in Rio de Janeiro. This initiative reflects the collaborative efforts between D.C. and the…
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a comprehensive “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,” aimed at empowering this key demographic as she seeks to energize a crucial voting bloc ahead of the upcoming elections. Announced during her visit to Erie, Pennsylvania, the agenda…
