Today: September 16, 2024
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a celebrated Sierra Leonean American ballerina renowned for her inspiring journey from a war-torn childhood to international stardom, has passed away at the age of 29 in the same week as her adoptive mother, Elaine ‘Mamma E’ DePrince. On…
Starting this Friday, September 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration will be canceling the medical debts of select low-income DC residents. Over 62,500 Washingtonians will be notified that their outstanding medical debt, totaling nearly $42 million, has been wiped out. The program’s eligibility…
Nigerian-American artist Shaboozey has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which has now become the most streamed song in the United States for 2024. According to Chart Data, the song has passed other major hits, including…
With the DC Public Schools 2024-2025 school year beginning on August 26 for kindergarten through grade 12, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled the 2024 Back-to-School Guide. The comprehensive resource provides families with essential information and support to ensure a smooth and…
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…
MIa Boykin In a stunning upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, defeated world No. 3 Australia 75-62 in their opening game. This victory marks Nigeria’s first Olympic win in women’s basketball since 2004 and their first-ever win…
Black communities e lack of adequate life insurance coverage and Mckinsey reported a relationship to financial inclusion in 2020. This gap in financial planning often leaves families struggling to cover final expenses for their loved ones. Omari Aarons-Martin, executive director of the…
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a staunch advocate for racial justice and human rights, passed away at 74 after nearly three decades of service in Congress.…
A massive global technology outage on Friday, July 19, caused widespread disruption to critical services and businesses worldwide. The issue, stemming from a faulty update deployed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to computers running Microsoft Windows, affected airlines, banks, hospitals, media outlets, and…
Two men were killed while another and a 2-year-old girl were wounded in a shooting in Southeast D.C. on Thursday, July 18. The incident occurred around near the intersection of 22nd and Savannah streets SE, when multiple armed shooters jumped out of…
