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During a White House meeting with African leaders this week, President Donald…
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign branding has redefined how New Yorkers engage with politics.…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival. That vision finally touches down on Sunday, July 20, when AfroPicnic transforms Arlington Beer Garden into a five-hour immersion in…
Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home I never had, the safe childhood,…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the…
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This summer, Essence Festival—once heralded as the crown jewel of Black cultural…
By Geneva Greene and Cameron Poles Drums sounded throughout the Go-Go Museum…
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners holds up a haunting mirror to America’s unfinished history.America’s deepest scars are once again in full view, and Coogler’s vampire horror film Sinners refuses to let us look away. Set in 1932 Mississippi during Jim Crow, this isn’t just…
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.”— Bob Marley Across continents, generations, and cultures, people of African…
Did you know that only 5 percent of American students who study abroad are Black? This startling statistic from the U.S. State…
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This summer, Essence Festival—once heralded as the crown jewel of Black cultural…
During a White House meeting with African leaders this week, President Donald…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival. That vision finally touches down on Sunday, July 20, when AfroPicnic transforms Arlington Beer Garden into a five-hour immersion in…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the spectacle itself. Each year, families, tourists, business owners and cultural enthusiasts gather in celebration of Ijebu heritage, parading before the…
At 37, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré stands as the world’s youngest head of state, a figure Western media often paints as…
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wins Gabon election with 94.85%, ushering in a new era of hope, unity, and democratic renewal.…
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Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home I never had, the safe childhood,…
There is a rising wave of liberation among people of African descent around the world. From…
Did you know that only 5 percent of American students who study abroad are Black? This…
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This summer, Essence Festival—once heralded as the crown jewel of Black cultural celebration—has become the eye of a storm. For three decades, it’s been the rare institution that blends joy and politics, wellness and worship, celebrity and community. But this year, something cracked. And it’s not just the festival that’s under scrutiny—it’s…
During a White House meeting with African leaders this week,…
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In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms…
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Washington Commanders return to RFK Stadium promises jobs, housing, and economic growth in DC. A legacy revived with modern impact…
On February 8, 2025, the Washington Wizards hosted the Atlanta Hawks at Capital One Arena in…
Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was more than just a football…
President-elect Donald Trump arrived to cheers at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in New York’s…
In a much-anticipated exhibition match, Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over boxing legend Mike…
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This summer, Essence Festival—once heralded as the crown jewel of Black cultural celebration—has become the eye of a storm. For three decades,…
During a White House meeting with African leaders this week, President Donald Trump turned to Liberian President Joseph Boakai and remarked, “Where…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival.…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the…
At 37, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré stands as the world’s youngest head of state, a figure Western media often paints as…
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wins Gabon election with 94.85%, ushering in a new era of hope, unity, and democratic renewal.…
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.”— Bob Marley Across continents, generations, and cultures, people of African…
On April 5, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued by years of violence and conflict, especially in the eastern region, where the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a deepening crisis as of February 2025 as political instability, insurgencies, and humanitarian crises converge,…
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I want to pull back the curtain on something truly fascinating — the powerful and often surprising intersection…
Twenty-five years after Girlfriends debuted and helped redefine what Black sisterhood looked like on screen, Tracee Ellis Ross…
There is a rising wave of liberation among people of African descent around the world. From the streets…
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The 2025 AI Summit in Paris marked a critical moment in the global dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI),…
On January 15, 2025, Don Lemon—former CNN anchor joined Black and Brown media publishers and journalism institutions at…
23andMe has recently come under fire due to a major data breach affecting nearly 7 million accounts and…
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Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black…
On August 26, Fortress Investment Group announced Damola Adamolekun as the new CEO of Red Lobster restaurant chain.…
Tomorrow, September 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, the Food Freedom Fighters coalition will host a virtual event…
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