Today: February 6, 2026
Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Republican candidate Larry Hogan during the 2024 Maryland Senate Debate addressed and clarified their stance on critical issues pertinent to Marylanders. Alsobrooks challenged Hogan’s Republican affiliation, asserting that his policies on reproductive rights and gun control pose…
Compared to what the American audience has become used to, the Maryland Senate debate between Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) on Wednesday night was spirited. Both candidates squared off on critical issues, presenting stark contrasts on topics like reproductive rights,…
As Washington, D.C. prepares to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14, several services and operations will be affected across the city. This holiday will bring a range of changes that residents should be aware of to ensure a smooth day. Transportation…
Eleven local faith-based and non-profit organizations will benefit from $1.48 million safety and security grant organized by the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) grants, with four organizations receiving funding for the first time. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the beneficiaries of the grants…
The 2025 Met Gala is set to make history with an all-Black male lineup of co-chairs for the first time. Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and A$AP Rocky will lead the prestigious event, joined by honorary co-chair LeBron James. This year’s…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made a passionate appeal for diplomacy and peaceful resolution in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Drawing from South Africa’s own history of overcoming…
For several years, Formula One, F1, world star Lewis Hamilton has pushed for the return of F1 Africa. All these years, he has maintained that it is unjust to keep ignoring Africa considering its importance to the global sports industry. At the…
June Benjamin ESQ (@June_Oshun) Born in Liberia and later navigating life as a refugee in America, I’ve had a unique vantage point on power dynamics—both in post-colonial Africa and Black America context. Liberia, once viewed as a land of hope for Black…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive…
Lupita Nyong’o has been officially announced as the newest Chanel ambassador, a significant milestone for both the actress and the renowned French fashion house. This collaboration highlights Nyong’o’s longstanding connection with Chanel, having been a loyal friend of the brand for over…
