Today: December 22, 2024
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) have announced the selection of Parcel 6 Community Partners to lead the development of Parcel 6, a 202,758-square-foot site on the St. Elizabeths East Campus in…
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…
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…
Kamala Harris’s campaign momentum has been meteoric and she has surrounded herself with her big family. Among these are Nigerians, Nikolas Ajagu and his children. Ajagu is married to Kamala Harris’s niece, Meena Harris, and they have two daughters, Amara and Leela.…
In a world increasingly interconnected and diverse, public relations has never been more essential. This is particularly true for organizations seeking to tap into the immense economic potential of the Black community. With their collective spending power projected to surpass $1.8 trillion…
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…
Dr. Shirley Yeung M.C.’s eco-art exhibitions at SYART Gallery in 2023 and 2024 have made a significant impact on both environmental awareness and the local community. Her vivid paintings depicting nature’s beauty and fragility have resonated deeply with viewers, inspiring them to…
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…
