Today: March 14, 2026
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…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a universal dream: to build something from nothing, to serve a community and to create generational wealth. Yet, for Black entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic, this dream is often tempered by…
Health, Place & Space: Familiar Diasporic Narratives in the Nation’s Capital and Beyond In Southeast DC, root shock looks like elevated depression among elders who can no longer walk familiar streets, like mothers rerouting daily journeys to get children to school, and…
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…
By Geneva Greene and Cameron Poles Drums sounded throughout the Go-Go Museum in Washington, DC as bands Colombia Negra and Black Alley conversed in a rhythmic, diaspora dialogue through Colombian and Go-Go music. The cultural exchange, held in celebration of Afro-Colombian Week…
Did you know that only 5 percent of American students who study abroad are Black? This startling statistic from the U.S. State Department highlights a glaring inequity in global education—one that leaves countless Black youth without the opportunity to connect with the…
The 2025 Grammys marked a monumental shift in the way the music industry recognizes and celebrates multicultural and Black talent. As the event unfolded, it was evident that the spotlight was not just on the glittering performances and star-studded red carpet but…
By Geneva Greene and Mariana do Berimbau Memories of music traveled with my ancestors across the rugged seas from Africa to Brazil. The sound and instrument designs imprinted in their minds with images of freedom and family. I imagine that the memories…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful agricultural system that not only built the nation’s wealth but also perpetuated mistreatment, discrimination, and exploitation of people of color.…
In a vibrant cultural exchange, Washington, D.C.’s distinctive go-go music is merging with the rhythms of samba, with murals of D.C. landmarks being showcased on a local building in Rio de Janeiro. This initiative reflects the collaborative efforts between D.C. and the…
