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…
This year’s Ascend Capital Accelerator Next Cohort will accelerate and support 15 entrepreneurs of color to navigate and build resilient businesses in an ever-changing marketplace across the Greater Washington, D.C. region.…
The Zimbabwean government has rolled out a new digital currency…
Holloway Legal, spearheaded by April Holloway, specializes in asylum, visa,…
23andMe has recently come under fire due to a major…
SBA has issued a new policy change aimed at streamlining…
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…
Prince George’s Police Department has announced the arrest of 35-year-old Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez of Bowie, charged with first- and second-degree murder in the tragic death of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Ms. Thompson was last seen on August 22nd, and her body was discovered on August 31st near U.S. Route 50.…
Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent, visited Capitol Hill as part of his advocacy for Black entrepreneurs and to increase their representation in the luxury spirits industry…
Learning from the author behind Empowered Women - The epidemiologist and women’s healthcare specialist shares the five principles to accomplishing your goals and living your best life as a woman.…
Beyond the confines of fashion, these brands are part of a broader movement that recognizes the influential role diasporas play in reshaping global perceptions. African communities abroad act as cultural ambassadors, introducing their host nations to the rich tapestry of African culture, music, food, and entertainment. The diaspora serves as…
The United States and the nations of Africa enjoy a vibrant, multifaced relationship focused on expanding partnerships, global cooperation, and shared prosperity. These countries also share another powerful bond: people. In the 2020 Census, more than 14.4% of Americans self-reported tracing their heritage to the African continent, and these cultural…
by Caresse Jackman My late grandmother always used to say, “Next to heaven, is Guyana!” It’s a phrase I loved hearing from her every time she shared those words. It showed me that while she was thousands of miles away in Atlanta, GA, she never forgot the place and the…
