Today: November 20, 2024
Charlie Fishman, the visionary founder of the DC Jazz Festival and a pivotal figure in the global jazz community, passed away Tuesday evening, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and cultural enrichment that transformed Washington, D.C. into a vibrant hub for…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful agricultural system that not only built the nation’s wealth but also perpetuated mistreatment, discrimination, and exploitation of people of color.…
Kamala Harris Embraces First Fan in Line at DC Rally Washington, DC – October 29, 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris met with her enthusiastic supporter, Tracee Loran, who was first in line for the candidate’s rally held at the Ellipse in…
Good evening, America. Good evening, everyone. Good evening, and thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone. So, listen, one week from today, you will have the chance to make…
Washington, D.C. is investing $2.1 million in neighborhood safety through a new round of grants, as announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. Twelve local organizations will benefit from the FY2025 Safe…
October 24, 2024 – Washington D.C. – TANTV, a leading news media and technology company serving the African and multicultural Black diaspora, has released the results of its latest poll focused on the upcoming 2024 Maryland U.S. Senate election. The poll provides…
The nation’s capital is transforming its downtown into a winter wonderland as the Downtown Holiday Market marks its 20th anniversary with an innovative addition: an indoor skating rink at the historic National Building Museum. The expanded celebration, running from November 22 through…
In a move to transform downtown Washington, DC’s government has unveiled plans to purchase Capital One Arena for $87.5 million as part of a larger $515 million investment in the city’s entertainment district. The deal would ensure the Washington Capitals and Wizards…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive…
During the National Book Month Celebration ceremony at Stanton Elementary School, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Jazzmyne Townsend the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year. Joined by Interim State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell and DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, Townsend received the…
