The music world is mourning the loss of Irv Gotti, the influential producer and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records, who passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 54. Born Irving Lorenzo Jr. on June 26, 1970, in Queens, New…
Today: February 21, 2025
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On February 8, 2025, the Washington Wizards hosted the Atlanta Hawks at Capital One Arena in a game that concluded with a 125-111 victory for the Hawks. The evening was notable not only for the on-court action but also for the Wizards’…
The 2025 Grammys marked a monumental shift in the way the music industry recognizes and celebrates multicultural and Black talent. As the event unfolded, it was evident that the spotlight was not just on the glittering performances and star-studded red carpet but…
The ladies of New York City are back at it again, serving up glitz, glam, and a fair bit of drama. Let’s just say: if you thought glam squads at birthday parties and unexpected plus-ones were outrageous, just wait until you hear…
Recentlly, Hyper Kids Africa, a group of kids from Uganda, met and performed with big acts in the black African music and movies scenes including Akon, Kevin Hart, and Grammy-award winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. The Ugandan Hyper Kids,…
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…
June Benjamin ESQ (@June_Oshun) Born in Liberia and later navigating life as a refugee in America, I’ve had a unique vantage point on power dynamics—both in post-colonial Africa and Black America context. Liberia, once viewed as a land of hope for Black…
On August 29, the Mayor Muriel Bowser administration announced the 2024 launch of the annual 202Creates festival that celebrates the DC creative community. The month-long festival has a series of events lined up with a key one being the Art All Night…
People often say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but I’ve always believed in doing just that when the opportunity arises. Running a media and tech company like TANTV keeps me busy with meetings and client calls, so when I get a…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
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