Today: May 8, 2025
Residents of Washington, D.C., will have the opportunity to experience the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, from September 19, 2025, to February 22, 2026. This exhibition marks the first major survey of Sherald’s work, widely…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
South African musician David Scott, known professionally as The Kiffness, has released a viral parody song titled “Eating the Cats” in response to Donald Trump’s controversial remarks during a recent presidential debate with Kamala Harris. The song, which incorporates Trump’s claim that…
From September 17 to November 7, the Mansion at Strathmore will host an art exhibit of African Diaspora culture. Titled “Art Flow(s): Perspectives from the African Diaspora,” this exhibit will explore the rich culture of African American, Caribbean, and African art and…
Though February is more popular for being the Black History Month and for African Heritage, September has been living up to its tag as the African Heritage Month since Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the proclamation on September 1. County Executive Angela D.…
By Christopher Newman I am what God is And since God is African I am African. (“I am African” a haiku) As a doctoral student in the History Department at Howard University, I am often asked about my research, my area of…
Kamala Harris’s campaign momentum has been meteoric and she has surrounded herself with her big family. Among these are Nigerians, Nikolas Ajagu and his children. Ajagu is married to Kamala Harris’s niece, Meena Harris, and they have two daughters, Amara and Leela.…
When 24-year-old Thembi Seete, better known by her stage name Uncle Waffles, took the stage at the Brooklyn Mirage this past weekend, she made history as the first Black woman to headline the iconic New York venue. Having received accolades and riding…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to publish its first book of sports photography, titled “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on September 17, 2024. This groundbreaking…
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old Ethiopian immigrant from Annandale, Virginia, has been named as TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year for his innovative creation of a soap that could revolutionize skin cancer treatment. Bekele’s groundbreaking work aims to provide a more accessible method…
