Today: October 30, 2025
Our South African Sista Tyla attended the 2024 MET GALA for the first time and didn’t disappoint. This year’s theme—“Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”—celebrates the Costume Institute’s new exhibition of the same name; The exhibit features approximately 250 items drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, some rarely seen in public before, and displayed…
Everything to Know About the 2024 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts,…
Renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, famed for his extravagant…
The 55th NAACP Image Awards brought together stars from across…
The 96th annual Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre…
Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills Community Center into a culturally competent mental health hub. Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation will lead programming focused on healing and wellness.…
The glossy veneer of reality television success has been shattered in Maryland. The Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo fraud charges have exposed what prosecutors describe as a conspiracy that reads like a script from the very show that made her famous. Wendy faces 18 criminal charges, including seven felonies for false and misleading information fraud exceeding $300, and one misdemeanor count for making a false statement to a police officer. The specific charges against Eddie have not been disclosed publicly. The Wendy Osefo fraud charges center on what investigators call a calculated insurance fraud scheme that began in April 2024 when the…
Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills Community Center into a culturally competent mental health hub. Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation will lead programming focused on healing and wellness.…
The glossy veneer of reality television success has been shattered…
The music world is mourning the loss of Irv Gotti,…
Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans…
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025,…
I want to pull back the curtain on something truly fascinating — the powerful and often surprising intersection where intellectual property (IP),…
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…
By Geneva Greene and Cameron Poles Drums sounded throughout the Go-Go Museum in Washington, DC as bands Colombia Negra and Black Alley…
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners holds up a haunting mirror to America’s unfinished history.America’s deepest scars are once again in full view, and Coogler’s…
“No sleepovers,” immigrant parents often firmly state, driven by a protective love shaped by their challenging journeys and experiences of being strangers…
Winners of the 39th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards which took place on October 1 were announced at the Lincoln Theatre, showcasing the…
On August 29, the Mayor Muriel Bowser administration announced the 2024 launch of the annual 202Creates festival that celebrates the DC creative…
Residents of Washington, D.C., will have the opportunity to experience the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian…
From September 17 to November 7, the Mansion at Strathmore will host an art exhibit of African Diaspora culture. Titled “Art Flow(s):…
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 we meet at a new café she’d been meaning to try—Prime Coffee and Bakery, tucked neatly into the heart of downtown Silver Spring. I’m always up for discovering…
Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills Community Center into a culturally competent mental health hub. Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation will lead programming focused on healing and wellness.…
The glossy veneer of reality television success has been shattered in Maryland. The Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo fraud charges have exposed what prosecutors describe as a conspiracy that reads like a script from the very show that made her famous. Wendy faces 18 criminal charges, including seven felonies for…
Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region, where the Nigerian community comes together to honor heritage, culture, and the nation’s achievements. Local celebrations often feature lively parties, music,…
The Breromi Hair Clique Lawsuit centers on a legal conflict between Black inventor Breana Askew and competitor Kirsten Owens regarding the rights to a magnetic hair accessory. The case raises IP concerns.…
AfroPicnic DMV brought together the region’s vibrant multicultural diaspora for a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating culture, music, and community. There are events, and then there are events – especially those ones that promise “good vibes” but rarely deliver. TANTV’s first-ever AfroPicnic delivered on all of its promises. A joyful, tasteful, and…
