Today: December 20, 2025
by Dr. Geneva Greene When Institutions Fail, Community Fills The Gap. When forced separation frequented our families, we thrived through bonds built by circumstance. My family often says, “Blood is thicker than water,” but not all ties result from shared lineage. The truth is that sometimes we choose our family members or…
The DC holiday season spans seven weeks of magic. From…
Across the DC region, nonprofits, churches, and volunteers are stepping…
"I did not know there were Black people there." It…
#Work-Life Balance: Navigating the wild ride of motherhood, founderhood, and…
#Work-Life Balance: Navigating the wild ride of motherhood, founderhood, and the pursuit of wellness. I can’t believe I’m officially six months postpartum. It hasn’t been simple—or easy—but somehow, I feel more motivated than ever. I’m on this wild ride as a mom, a wife, and a founder. At 34, with two babies under two, a husband who keeps me grounded and fueled, and a media-tech company in the works, my plate is full. And now? I’m adding one more thing to it: launching this Substack (Subscribe). For the first time, I want to let you in on the behind-the-scenes of my life—not…
After closing her acclaimed Ami Colé beauty brand in September 2025, Diarrha N'Diaye has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims, leading the brand's expansion into the beauty market. The hire signals a major strategic push by Kim Kardashian's shapewear empire into cosmetics and fragrance.…
Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills Community Center into a culturally competent mental health hub. Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation will lead programming focused on healing and wellness.…
The glossy veneer of reality television success has been shattered in Maryland. The Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo fraud charges have exposed what prosecutors describe as a conspiracy that reads like a script from the very show that made her famous. Wendy faces 18 criminal charges, including seven felonies for false and misleading information fraud exceeding $300, and one misdemeanor count for making a false statement to a police officer. The specific charges against Eddie have not been disclosed publicly. The Wendy Osefo fraud charges center on what investigators call a calculated insurance fraud scheme that began in April 2024 when the…
Kupanda Capital’s Bobby Pittman recently spoke at the Georgetown Africa Business Conference, where he discussed the future of Africa and the opportunities for growth in the creative and entertainment industry on the continent. As the Founding Partner at Kupanda Capital, which advises, creates, and scales companies that have a lasting impact, Pittman…
Exclusive TANTV interview with Seyi Brown…
The oldest daughter of former president, Barack Obama has captured…
Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent, visited Capitol Hill…
by Dr. Geneva Greene When Institutions Fail, Community Fills The Gap. When forced separation frequented our families, we thrived through bonds built…
"I did not know there were Black people there." It is a reaction Martina Blandón hears often. In this personal essay, she…
I want to pull back the curtain on something truly fascinating — the powerful and often surprising intersection where intellectual property (IP),…
As the Trump administration pushes for sweeping changes to federal cultural institutions, those in the DMV areas should make sure to get…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the…
