Today: September 7, 2024
Six years ago, I was waiting tables in New York City, fighting off foreclosure, and struggling to afford basic healthcare. My family and I faced the same challenges millions of Americans confront daily—wondering how we would make it to the next paycheck,…
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District of Columbia has secured $61.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund. This significant funding boost is earmarked for enhancing community facilities across the nation’s capital, with a…
Washington D.C prepares residents for the impact of Tropical Storm Debby, which according to the National Weather Service is predicted to come with heavy rain and potentially damaging winds from Thursday evening through Friday evening, with rainfall estimates between 2 to 5…
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…
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…
In 2020, protesters claimed to have seen men remove cameras from the Lekki Toll gate in Lagos state where Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) once served as a governor. On October 20, 2020, many were later killed by the Nigerian Army at…
The 2024 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum concluded in Washington, D.C., with a renewed focus on strengthening U.S.-Africa economic ties. Under the theme “Beyond 2025: Reimagining AGOA for an Inclusive, Sustainable and Prosperous Tomorrow,” the forum spanned July 24 to…
Ìbùkúnolúwa DàdaDesigned by Telfar Clemens, Team Liberia Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony custom fits not only made a fashion statement but served as a powerful reminder of African heritage, resonating with people of African descent worldwide. This is not the first time the…
Though sporting activities started on July 24 and the US Men U23 Soccer team lost to the host, the Paris 2024 Olympics officially opens today, Friday, July 26. The grand opening ceremony begins at 1;30 ET with participants rowing along the River…
Food delivery is a part of most of our lives now, whether it be greasy fast food after a late night, or a dine-in breakfast on a Saturday, Doordash has now become a constant in living in the DMV area. Many Metro…
