Today: November 22, 2024
On Wednesday, September 18, a group of Black women pivotal to NASA’s achievements during the space race, known as the “Hidden Figures,” were celebrated in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill. Though befitting, it is sad that out of these…
This August, the inaugural International African Diaspora Dance Traditions Conference, IADDTC, debuted in the historic center of Salvador, Brazil. The conference united diaspora dancers of different backgrounds to experience history and connections through conversation and movement in alignment with the theme, “Honoring…
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…
Though February is more popular for being the Black History Month and for African Heritage, September has been living up to its tag as the African Heritage Month since Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the proclamation on September 1. County Executive Angela D.…
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…
Montgomery County, MD, Council Member Will Jawando shared his passionate opinion on why the African Diaspora must rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Jawando delivered his impassioned message during the African Diaspora for Harris mobilization call, alongside more…
Starting this Friday, September 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration will be canceling the medical debts of select low-income DC residents. Over 62,500 Washingtonians will be notified that their outstanding medical debt, totaling nearly $42 million, has been wiped out. The program’s eligibility…
TANTV, a leading media-technology company championing the inclusion of the multicultural Global Black diaspora community, proudly announces the launch of “Diaspora Voices,” a groundbreaking column dedicated to amplifying the voices of the African Diaspora. Geneva Greene, a distinguished communications scholar and seasoned…
The Bowser Administration marked a significant milestone in Washington, DC’s educational landscape with the commencement of pre-K classes at DC Public Schools (DCPS). The celebration, held at the newly renovated Garfield Elementary School in Ward 8, underscored the city’s commitment to early…
This Friday, August 23, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the new school year with families at the Fields at the Robert F. Kennedy campus (RFK). The Back-to-School Day will provide comprehensive resources for students and families preparing for the upcoming school year.…
