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Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s recent…
By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump…
Read the Full Donald Trump Inauguration Speech Thank you very much, everybody. Well. Thank you very, very much, Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, Justices of the United States Supreme Court. President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President…
This year, journalism found itself at an inflection point. At “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and Brown Media,” a summit…
President Joe Biden Farewell Address: Reflective Tone, Achievements Touted, and Threats to Democracy
In a final message from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden farewell address stroke a reflective, hopeful, and cautionary tone. Speaking directly…
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s recent…
By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump…
Read the Full Donald Trump Inauguration Speech Thank you very much, everybody. Well. Thank you very, very much, Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, Justices of the United States Supreme Court. President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President…
Incoming President-elect Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from making history—or rewriting it, for that matter. Even well known…
President Joe Biden Farewell Address: Reflective Tone, Achievements Touted, and Threats to Democracy
In a final message from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden farewell address stroke a reflective, hopeful, and cautionary tone. Speaking directly…
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By Emilie-Andrée Roumer Jabouin September 1964, my grandfather witnessed the massacres inflicted…
The ladies of New York City are back at it again, serving…
By Geneva Greene and Mariana do Berimbau Memories of music traveled with my ancestors across the rugged seas from Africa to Brazil. The sound and instrument designs imprinted in their minds with images of freedom and family. I imagine that the memories…
Chidimma Adetshina made history as she emerged as the 1st runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico City in 2024 in a dazzling night of pure elegance. Competing against 130 contestants from around the globe, she shattered records as…
During the month of November, culminating on November 19, the towns of Dangriga and Punta Gorda in Belize come alive with festivities…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful…
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On January 15, 2025, Don Lemon—former CNN anchor joined Black and Brown media publishers and journalism institutions at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and Brown Media,” organized by URL Media and the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Focused on addressing post-election polarization…
As an ecosystem of Black and diverse-owned media owners, the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) stands united in our support and admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran an inspiring and powerful campaign. Harris’s journey to the ballot was one of resilience, strength, and dedication, and her message…
Washington, D.C. — Nov. 18, 2024 — Black-owned media-tech company TANTV was awarded a $50,000 pre-seed investment from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition,…
When you think of climate change, it seems like a daunting mission to devise a solution for this gigantic global problem. You…
When you think of solving complex public health challenges, you might imagine teams of scientists in sophisticated laboratories or veteran engineers with…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful…
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By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump has issued a deluge…
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Washington, D.C. — Nov. 18, 2024 — Black-owned media-tech company TANTV was awarded a $50,000 pre-seed investment from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition,…
Washington, D.C. – 111/5/2024 – TANTV announces the results of the African Diaspora 2024 Presidential Election…
October 24, 2024 – Washington D.C. – TANTV, a leading news media and technology company serving…
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Angie Melissa González Chaverra In the late 2000s,…
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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 remarkable growth comes on the heels of a $55 million…
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Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched…
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President-elect Donald Trump arrived to cheers at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 16, accompanied by Elon Musk and other cabinet picks. Footage released by Margo Martin shows the crowd cheering as Trump makes his entrance into the venue on Saturday night. In…
In a much-anticipated exhibition match, Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over boxing legend Mike…
Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history on November 22, 1986, at the…
Prominent media outlets, including The New York Times, BBC, and Sky News, faced backlash over alleged…
The nation’s capital is transforming its downtown into a winter wonderland as the Downtown Holiday Market…
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s recent decision to temporarily freeze the disbursement of federal grants and…
By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump has issued a deluge of executive orders—over thirty by most…
By Emilie-Andrée Roumer Jabouin September 1964, my grandfather witnessed the massacres inflicted by the Tontons Macoutes militia in Jérémie, Haïti. The violent…
For years, my dog struggled with anxiety. The pacing, the whining, and the constant need for comfort were heartbreaking to watch. A…
Read the Full Donald Trump Inauguration Speech Thank you very much, everybody. Well. Thank you very, very much, Vice President Vance, Speaker…
Incoming President-elect Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from making history—or rewriting it, for that matter. Even well known…
On January 15, 2025, Don Lemon—former CNN anchor joined Black and Brown media publishers and journalism institutions at the National Press Club…
This year, journalism found itself at an inflection point. At “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and Brown Media,” a summit…
President Joe Biden Farewell Address: Reflective Tone, Achievements Touted, and Threats to Democracy
In a final message from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden farewell address stroke a reflective, hopeful, and cautionary tone. Speaking directly…
In an urgent plea to all 1.9 million customers, WSSC Water has implemented an “essential water use only” directive across Montgomery and…
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This year, journalism found itself at an inflection point. At “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and…
Washington, D.C. — Nov. 18, 2024 — Black-owned media-tech company TANTV was awarded a $50,000 pre-seed investment from…
Chidimma Adetshina made history as she emerged as the 1st runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held…
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On January 15, 2025, Don Lemon—former CNN anchor joined Black and Brown media publishers and journalism institutions at…
23andMe has recently come under fire due to a major data breach affecting nearly 7 million accounts and…
On Wednesday, September 18, a group of Black women pivotal to NASA’s achievements during the space race, known…
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Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black…
On August 26, Fortress Investment Group announced Damola Adamolekun as the new CEO of Red Lobster restaurant chain.…
Tomorrow, September 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, the Food Freedom Fighters coalition will host a virtual event…
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