Malcolm X’s 100th Birthday: A Time for Reflection and Recalibration
On Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, community members in the African diaspora commemorated his legacy with a variety of events, including a reclamation of a federal park in Southeast D.C., a national reparations rally, a bus pilgrimage to his burial鈥
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Trump Targets Beyonc茅, Oprah, Springsteen in New DOJ Threat
President Trump has called for a federal investigation into celebrities who supported his 2024 opponent, Kamala Harris, accusing them of violating campaign finance laws and attempting鈥
Race Tensions Flare in WNBA After Reese-Clark Incident
The WNBA has launched an investigation into “hateful fan comments” directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during a鈥
Biden Faces Aggressive Cancer Battle
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his鈥
Helen Hayes Honors Barrier-Breaking Actor, D.C. Native Robert Hooks
Robert Hooks, a groundbreaking actor and founder of the DC Black Repertory Company, is being honored with the 2025鈥
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Business
Work, Without Reward: The Reality for Black Women on the Job
Black women continue to be the backbone of the U.S. labor force, but are overrepresented in low-wage industries, paid less than white male peers, and face鈥
Star Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin Launches Jobs Training Program
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is launching the Terry McLaurin Full Circle Jobs Program in partnership with Mobile Hope, a nonprofit in Loudoun County,鈥
AI and Innovation to Shape Business Strategies, Survey Reveals
The Executive Leadership Council’s survey reveals that AI, tech innovation, and agile leadership are the top priorities for executives over the next two to three鈥
National Bankers Association Protests Trump CDFI Budget Cuts
The National Bankers Association is urging the White House to maintain funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, as it is a crucial tool鈥
More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
Black women experienced the steepest job loss of any demographic group in April, with their unemployment rate jumping from 5.1% to 6.1%, while overall Black鈥
DMV
‘Dance Like There’s Black People Watching’ is a Hilarious, Timely Show That Offers Tons of Laughs, Reality Checks and Healing
Second City’s “Dance Like There’s Black People Watching” is a hilarious and thought-provoking show that offers a large dose of reality and healing, and is not鈥
What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?
Ozempic, a prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes, has become popular for weight loss due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels鈥
Durant, Wilson, Lyles, Many DMV Athletes Secure Gold During Paris Olympics
Maryland athletes Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Quincy Wilson, Noah Lyles, and Masai Russell won a total of 11 gold medals for the United States at鈥
Mastering the Pursuit of Property, Pursuit of Happiness, ‘Moving on Up’
Black homeownership in the U.S. is still far behind that of other racial and ethnic groups, but initiatives and programs have been implemented to increase鈥
Red Lobster Closes Dozens of Restaurants Nationally
Red Lobster has closed nearly 50 locations nationally, including three in the DMV, due to financial losses and the sale of their majority stake to鈥
Our House D.C.
Spring Cleaning Offers Opportunity to Purge, Live Clutter Free
The Eastland Gardens Civic Association is hosting a neighborhood-wide yard sale to encourage neighbors to get rid of unwanted items and keep鈥
Homeowners Can Stay on Top of Real Property Tax Payment, Issues withDC鈥檚 Office of Tax
The District’s Office of Tax and Revenue is available year-round to assist residents and businesses with real property tax, provide tax credit鈥
As One Study Reports Rise in Home Foreclosures, Government Programs Offer Alternatives to Losing Homes
Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Department serves as an advocate to renters and homeowners facing foreclosure, providing resources and support to help them鈥
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George鈥檚 County
Prince George’s County Local Updates
Fairmont Heights High School’s original site has been declared “surplus property” and is one step closer to becoming a film studio, while a propane explosion in鈥
Prince George’s County Environmental Update
Maryland is part of the PJM Interconnection, a power grid that includes D.C., Virginia, and 11 other states, and is subsidizing data centers in Virginia鈥
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Maryland’s Board of Public Works voted to maintain property and utility tax rates, while Prince George’s County Council approved a $3.50 per line telecommunications tax鈥
Prince George’s County Business Updates
Employ Prince George’s and Pepco are working to support employment opportunities for Prince George’s residents and federal contractors laid off by the Trump Administration and鈥
End of an Era: Prince George’s Leaders, Residents Lament Loss of Six Flags America
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, will be closing at the end of the 2025鈥
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Community
The Business of Motherhood 鈥 A Balancing Act
Dr. Carletta S. Hurt and Nicole Murphy are using their roles as mothers and business owners to drive positive change in their communities through programs such鈥
D.C. Council Probes Elections Board Over Wite-Out Controversy
D.C. Council member Anita Bonds led a hearing to investigate the D.C. Board of Elections’ use of Wite-Out correction fluid to alter petition signatures, and鈥
Looking Back: A Mother’s Day for the Justice Involved
Black mothers and allies held the fourth annual Black Mothers March on the White House to challenge racial disparities in child and family service agencies,鈥
D.C. Set to Celebrate Malcolm X at 100
District residents are set to celebrate the 100th birthday of Malcolm X with various events, including a rally, a film screening, and a birthday program鈥
Food & Friends Serves Fine Dining, Philanthropy With 32nd Annual Chef鈥檚 Best
Food & Friends, a nonprofit initiative that delivers medically-tailored meals to DMV residents with chronic illnesses, hosted its 32nd Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction,鈥
Let’s Talk
Video: Kellie S. Jackson (Williams) on Let鈥檚 Talk
On Episode 16 of Season 6 of Let鈥檚 Talk, Kellie S. Jackson (Williams), beloved star of Family Matters, speaks with Denise Rolark Barnes about her acting鈥
Video: Earth Day President shares environmental initiatives and ways to make a difference
EARTHDAY.org President Kathleen Rogers discusses environmental initiatives and how to make a difference in a recent interview with 最新麻豆影音视频 Content Editor Jada Ingleton. #WIN鈥
Video: Life After Release on Let鈥檚 Talk
Quiana Johnson, Founder and CEO of Life After Release, speaks with Denise Rolark Barnes about the program鈥檚 initiative to empower formerly incarcerated individuals through dedicated鈥
Video: Carrie Stoltzfus, Executive Director of Food & Friends
馃専 Food & Friends has been a beacon of hope in the DMV area, providing nutritious meals to those battling chronic illnesses. This organization has鈥
Video: Juanita 鈥淏usy Bee鈥 Britton Showcases Black Artists at Anacostia Art Gallery
Juanita 鈥淏usy Bee鈥 Britton hosted a special showcase featuring artists Marvin Sin and Akosua Bandele at the Anacostia Art Gallery on February 23rd. Located at鈥
LIFESTyle
Diddy Trial: Consent, Power and Public Judgment
Cassie Ventura’s testimony in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has sparked controversy, debate, and headlines, with prosecutors building a case that Combs used power, coercion, and manipulation to control women, while the defense claims the relationship was consensual.
Inside the Jury Room: Diddy Trial Underway
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a trial on charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation for prostitution, with a diverse jury of鈥
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, May 15-18
This weekend, the DMV is hosting various events, including the multi-generational family history of Tudor Place, the DC Mural Tour, the premiere of “Ethiopia”, the鈥
Trump Removes Trailblazing Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden
President Trump fired Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, in a move that has sparked鈥
The Best in Jazz Are Honored in D.C.
The NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship awarded four individuals, including Marshall Allen, Marilyn Crispell, Chucho Vald茅s, and Gary Giddins, for their contributions to jazz, and their鈥