Today: October 26, 2025
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…
Major Baltimore lender serving the Baltimore metro area, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), today announced the retirement of President and CEO Watchen Harris-Bruce, who is scheduled to step down in 2026 after seven years of service. Bruce, who was recently honored as one…
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…
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign branding has redefined how New Yorkers engage with politics. On June 25, 2025, New Yorkers woke up to a political earthquake: 33-year-old Queens Assembly member Zohran Kwame Mamdani—long tagged a fringe “DSA kid with Wi-Fi”—defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo…
The Black Girl Education Series is a new TANTV series featuring the stories of Black female executives and their educational strides. The second installment of this series features Ibiyinka Mary. Mary, a Nigerian native, completed her bachelor’s degree in food science and…
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.”— Bob Marley Across continents, generations, and cultures, people of African descent share a struggle that transcends geography. In the face of persistent global inequities—marked by war, economic instability, and cultural…
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, became a historic moment for music and culture. From Kendrick Lamar’s continued dominance in hip-hop to Doechii’s inspiring breakthrough and Beyoncé’s bold expansion into country music, the night highlighted…
For years, my dog struggled with anxiety. The pacing, the whining, and the constant need for comfort were heartbreaking to watch. A once cheerful companion, my furry friend became withdrawn and skittish. Like many pet owners, I felt helpless. Then I discovered…
When you think of climate change, it seems like a daunting mission to devise a solution for this gigantic global problem. You have to be audacious enough to count yourself among the global change-makers who might just be key figures in crafting…
The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia will celebrate the remarkable legacy of Darrell Green, widely regarded as one of the finest cornerbacks in NFL history. During a ceremony on Saturday, October 19, Mayor Muriel Bowser will present Green with the…
