Today: November 14, 2024
Lupita Nyong’o has been officially announced as the newest Chanel ambassador, a significant milestone for both the actress and the renowned French fashion house. This collaboration highlights Nyong’o’s longstanding connection with Chanel, having been a loyal friend of the brand for over…
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering figure on and off the court, has left a legendary legacy in the world, particularly in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Beyond his celebrated NBA career, Mutombo’s legacy is defined by his profound commitment…
Governor Tim Walz and Senator J.D. Vance marked a refreshing departure from the contentious tone of recent political discourse, offering viewers a more civil and substantive exchange of ideas…
Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda and Abolaji Omitogun At the ongoing week-long 79th United Nations General Assembly, an annual gathering of 193 countries for policy-making, deliberation, and representation on international matters according to Chapter IV of the UN Charter, Africa is pushing for permanent seats…
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…
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has honored President Biden with a CBC Lifetime Achievement Award on September 14 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Receiving the Phoenix Award, Biden praised the CBC for its…
Amid a landmark gathering that showcased the unity and influence of the African diaspora, Bozoma Saint John—a renowned marketing executive and first-generation American of Ghanaian descent—rallies African Diasporans behind Kamala Harris’s 2024 Bid. Emphasizing personal connection, strategic mobilization, and the power of…
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is set to host “Unite for America,” a live-streamed event on September 19 at 8 p.m. ET. This virtual gathering, organized in collaboration with Win with Black Women, aims to consolidate the battleground states support for Vice President…
American musician Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, known mostly by his first name, Jidenna, has articulated his words beautifully–as he does his lyrics–that Kamala Harris is a bridge of hope for the black Diaspora around the globe considering the influence of the U.S. The…
Five businesses have been awarded the Downtown Retail Recovery Grant on Thursday, September 5. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser made the announcement while announcing the first three projects to get tax abatements under the District’s Housing in Downtown program. The businesses received the…
