Today: February 8, 2026
On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…
Sharon Brickhouse Martin leads VHC Health, revolutionizing women’s health and…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m…
Major Baltimore lender serving the Baltimore metro area, Baltimore Community…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a…
Angie Melissa González Chaverra In the late 2000s, I was with my mother and my sister at home in El Carmen de Atrato Chocó of Colombia, South America. My mother received a scary call from one of her friends. A military group had come into the town. The armed soldiers were burning houses and shooting people indiscriminately. My mother’s friend told her to hide with us under the beds if we wanted to survive. People were running like crazy. Buildings were destroyed. I vividly remember dead bodies on the floor. The attack continued for days. It was gruesome! Still, it…
Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu, a 25-year-old education activist from Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, has been making waves with her impactful work in advocating for girls’ education and empowerment. Founder of Empowered By Vee, a youth empowerment organization, Vee utilizes her social media platform, boasting over 300,000 followers, to provide practical study advice and uplift underprivileged and underrepresented young people worldwide to realize their academic potential. Vee’s journey as an education activist has been marked by numerous accolades and honors, including being appointed as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations. She holds degrees from Oxford…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington on Friday. “We requested the US Treasury to issue an…
Washington, D.C. — Nov. 18, 2024 — Black-owned media-tech company…
USAID and Prosper Africa have joined forces with the National…
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Food delivery is a part of most of our lives…
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash in Ogun State, Nigeria on December 28. Two confirmed dead; Joshua sustained minor…
Inside The US Strike In Sokoto That Shook Nigerians At Home And Abroad—And How It Exposes Nigeria’s Security Contradictions A Deep Dive…
TANTV Investigate The woman is not a criminal fugitive in Ghana. She is not a Ghanaian citizen. She is Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a…
President Donald Trump presided over the formal signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Thursday, December 4, 2025, marking…
Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria: Understanding the Christian Genocide Crisis and Religious Persecution Designation On October 31, 2025 (Friday), President Donald…
Guest Post: Opinion President Donald Trump announces the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for egregious religious persecution Christianity…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up with my friend, Gina. She’d insisted…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a universal dream: to build something from nothing, to serve a community and…
Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant…
The three West African nations—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—all led by military governments, have jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the International…
International Women’s Day is a special day celebrated globally on March 8, and this year’s theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion.’ International Women’s Day has been around for over a century, starting in 1911. It’s not just for one country or group – it’s a day for everyone who believes in women’s…
The 2025 AI Summit in Paris marked a critical moment in the global dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI), bringing together world leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers to address the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. While the summit highlighted groundbreaking advancements, it also revealed deep international divisions over AI governance…
Embracing the Crown! Looking for a style change for the summer? Braids should always be on top of your list! African hair braids and braiding styles are one of the oldest hairstyles in the world, which is a glowing part of the culture. As time goes by, more creative adaptations have…
All Amammere ne Amannee products are hand-crafted and formulated with extreme care. The ingredients utilized are all plant-based materials such as Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Avocado Butter, Cocoa, Essential Oils, Herbs, and Flowers. These ingredients can all be found on the African continent and have been proven to improve the…
On Wednesday, June 28th, Dr. Oye Owolewa, the US Representative for DC, hosted the “DC’s Capital Seminar: All About the CBE,” an event dedicated to educating small minority businesses about becoming CBEs (Certified Business Enterprises). The event took place at DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill, an event sponsor and…
Sunday July 2nd was a joyous occasion for Afrobeats fans and wine connoisseurs in the DMV, which marked the first ever Afrobeats and Wine Festival. The event took place at The Bullpen, a festival park next to the Washington Nationals baseball stadium in DC. The event aims at combining the…
