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The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that…
On Saturday, June 14, Washington, D.C., played host to a grand military…
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…
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…
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Zohran Mamdani’s campaign branding has redefined how New Yorkers engage with politics.…
Netanyahu’s Iran nuclear threat has entered a new phase—one where Israel’s prime…
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,…
In Los Angeles, a wave of unrest rooted in federal immigration raids has escalated into a citywide conflict between protesters and the…
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Twenty-five years after Girlfriends debuted and helped redefine what Black sisterhood looked…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that…
Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home I never had, the safe childhood, and the love without condition. But I also honor the strength my experiences forged within me. What happens when home…
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…
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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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 in the Democratic mayoral primary, 43 percent to 36 percent…
Twenty-five years after Girlfriends debuted and helped redefine what Black sisterhood looked like on screen, Tracee Ellis Ross has brought the beloved cast back together—not for a reboot, but for a brand commercial. Yes, a commercial. While we can’t ignore the power of a well-executed brand campaign—especially one as culturally rich and…
Who knew that achieving greatness starts with simply showing up? Everything else begins to align with that first step. Being in Pharrell’s…
Institute of International Finance, Washington, D.C. — April 23 2025 U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stormed the International Finance stage on Tuesday and…
As diplomats finalize agendas for November’s COP 30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil—a gathering already overshadowed by 2024’s unprecedented 1.5°C temperature breach—I…
As the Trump administration approaches the end of its first 100 days in office, seven key Republican senators appeared on Sean Hannity’s…
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Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home…
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Detroit, MI – June 6, 2025 — TANTV will join fellow leaders at the Black Owned Media Equity & Sustainability Institute (BOMESI)…
Washington, D.C. — Nov. 18, 2024 — Black-owned media-tech company TANTV was awarded a $50,000 pre-seed…
Washington, D.C. – 111/5/2024 – TANTV announces the results of the African Diaspora 2024 Presidential Election…
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Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my…
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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 Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall and every hybrid rhythm in between. The…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms…
At 37, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré stands as the…
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wins Gabon election with 94.85%, ushering…
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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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Zohran Mamdani’s campaign branding has redefined how New Yorkers engage with politics. On June 25, 2025, New Yorkers woke up to a…
Twenty-five years after Girlfriends debuted and helped redefine what Black sisterhood looked like on screen, Tracee Ellis Ross has brought the beloved…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival.…
Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home I never had, the safe childhood,…
As the nation prepares to mark Juneteenth on June 19, the District of Columbia offers a rich array of events blending history,…
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…
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…
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…
Our new #EditorialCartoon series brings the headlines to life—because in this era, truth needs bold storytelling. We’re reimagining how news reaches you,…
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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…
As diplomats finalize agendas for November’s COP 30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil—a gathering already overshadowed by 2024’s…
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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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