Today: September 21, 2026
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The second largest diamond ever unearthed has been discovered in the Karowe mine in Botswana operated by the Canadian firm Lucara Diamond Corp. After more than a century, the rough diamond weighing an astonishing 2,492 carats comes after the legendary 3,106-carat Cullinan…
The political landscape of Washington D.C.’s Ward 8 has been thrown into turmoil following the arrest of Councilmember Trayon White on federal bribery charges on Sunday, August 19. The 40-year-old Councilmember was arrested in Navy Yard by federal authorities for receiving envelopes…
This Friday, August 23, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the new school year with families at the Fields at the Robert F. Kennedy campus (RFK). The Back-to-School Day will provide comprehensive resources for students and families preparing for the upcoming school year.…
When Black Panther broke the internet in 2018, Africans at home and in the Diaspora were thrilled to have a Superhero that represented them. While the cast featured Africans with the native tongue and nuances like Lupita N’yogo, many Africans at home…
Dr. Shirley Yeung M.C.’s eco-art exhibitions at SYART Gallery in 2023 and 2024 have made a significant impact on both environmental awareness and the local community. Her vivid paintings depicting nature’s beauty and fragility have resonated deeply with viewers, inspiring them to…
Angela Alsobrooks – People like me, with stories like mine, do not usually make it to the United States Senate. But they should. I am the proud granddaughter of a housekeeper, Sarah Daisy, who raised her three children in a one-bedroom apartment.…
Major League Baseball is in full swing, the NBA and NFL seasons will be starting soon, and there will be all kinds of African diaspora representation across the major leagues once again this year. But if you have enjoyed watching African nations…
When 24-year-old Thembi Seete, better known by her stage name Uncle Waffles, took the stage at the Brooklyn Mirage this past weekend, she made history as the first Black woman to headline the iconic New York venue. Having received accolades and riding…
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow delivered a powerful speech highlighting the controversial “Project 2025,” a 900-page document she described as the Republican blueprint for a potential second Trump term. McMorrow focused on what she called the…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to publish its first book of sports photography, titled “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on September 17, 2024. This groundbreaking…
