Today: June 30, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign branding has redefined how New Yorkers engage with politics. On June 25, 2025, New Yorkers woke up to a political earthquake: 33-year-old Queens Assembly member Zohran Kwame Mamdani—long tagged a fringe “DSA kid with Wi-Fi”—defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo…
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…
As the nation prepares to mark Juneteenth on June 19, the District of Columbia offers a rich array of events blending history, culture, music and community. Known as the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is both…
As the Trump administration pushes for sweeping changes to federal cultural institutions, those in the DMV areas should make sure to get out and appreciate the museum exhibits that are threatened. With a proposed slate of budget cuts and a renewed effort…
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…
Netanyahu’s Iran nuclear threat has entered a new phase—one where Israel’s prime minister appears more powerful than the U.S. President himself. For over a decade, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained a consistent drumbeat of warnings about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, repeatedly…
On Saturday, June 14, Washington, D.C., played host to a grand military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday—a ceremony that coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. The event unfolded along Constitution Avenue from the Lincoln Memorial to…
Our new #EditorialCartoon series brings the headlines to life—because in this era, truth needs bold storytelling. We’re reimagining how news reaches you, blending creativity with clarity to inform and empower. Right now, Los Angeles is in crisis: sweeping ICE raids have led…
In Los Angeles, a wave of unrest rooted in federal immigration raids has escalated into a citywide conflict between protesters and the U.S. government. The deployment of thousands of troops, including the California National Guard and U.S. Marines, just days before the…
With less than four days to go before Saturday’s high‑profile military parade honoring the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Washington officials have enacted sweeping security measures, transit changes and road closures ahead of what is being treated…
