Today: November 21, 2024
People often say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but I’ve always believed in doing just that when the opportunity arises. Running a media and tech company like TANTV keeps me busy with meetings and client calls, so when I get a…
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a celebrated Sierra Leonean American ballerina renowned for her inspiring journey from a war-torn childhood to international stardom, has passed away at the age of 29 in the same week as her adoptive mother, Elaine ‘Mamma E’ DePrince. On…
From September 17 to November 7, the Mansion at Strathmore will host an art exhibit of African Diaspora culture. Titled “Art Flow(s): Perspectives from the African Diaspora,” this exhibit will explore the rich culture of African American, Caribbean, and African art and…
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling on families to leverage the plethora of afterschool and out-of-school programs available to youths in the nation’s capital by attending the upcoming 2nd Annual Afterschool in the City resource fair. The fair is to be…
On August 26, Fortress Investment Group announced Damola Adamolekun as the new CEO of Red Lobster restaurant chain. Fortress-through a new entity ‘RL Investor Holdings LLC’- sought court approval to acquire from Red Lobster Management LLC the Red Lobster® restaurant chain which…
Washington, DC has officially launched its annual 202Creates festival, a month-long celebration showcasing the city’s diverse and talented creative community on August 29. Initiated in September 2016 under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration, this event highlights local artists and creatives across all eight…
Nigerian-American artist Shaboozey has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which has now become the most streamed song in the United States for 2024. According to Chart Data, the song has passed other major hits, including…
When Black Panther broke the internet in 2018, Africans at home and in the Diaspora were thrilled to have a Superhero that represented them. While the cast featured Africans with the native tongue and nuances like Lupita N’yogo, many Africans at home…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to publish its first book of sports photography, titled “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on September 17, 2024. This groundbreaking…
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…
