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WHCA dinner honors press freedom, diversity, and April Ryan

This year, the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner looked much different. Without the presence of the president of the United States, an accomplished...

MelaninCon: A celebration of Black excellence and unity

Despite the Trump administration eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming and their threats to revoke federal funding from teaching parts of African American...

Tragic death of Rubby Pérez, a legend in merengue music

A household name for Dominicans across the globe, Rubby Pérez was a prominent figure in merengue music as he defined an entire generation and...

Historic Maryland Home That Once Housed Freedom Fighters Faces Foreclosure

A piece of Maryland and Black history teetering on the edge of foreclosure is a home that holds major significance.   Once a refuge for the...

‘The Lion King’: Not Just for Kids

“The Lion King” is halfway through its run at the Kennedy Center, and audiences can’t get enough. The production is in D.C. until July...

DMV Artists Flourish at Venus Over Manhattan Gallery Exhibition

Artistic careers often hinge on visibility, which is what makes the upcoming group show, “This Too Shall Pass,” at the prestigious Venus Over Manhattan...

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Note Validated as Her Will by Michigan Jury 

A Michigan jury has deemed a handwritten note by the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, her official last will and testament. The jury rendered...

41st RAMMY Awards Celebrate Resilience in Restaurant and Bar Industry

In an evening that included open bars, specialty cocktails, various stations with decadent food offerings, and awards highlighting local food and beverage businesses, the...

Erykah Badu Comes to D.C. Bearing Fruit with ‘Unfollow Me’ Tour

More than 26 years since Erykah Badu’s debut album “Baduizm” (1997) dropped, it proves to be the gift of an album that keeps on...

Dr. Mutulu Shakur Dead at Age 72

Less than a year after his widely celebrated prison release, acupuncturist and Black liberation elder Dr. Mutulu Shakur has died. He was 72.  In their...

Tracy Chapman Breaks Country Music Barriers with Luke Combs’ No. 1 Hit

Renowned singer and songwriter Tracy Chapman, known for her reclusive nature, has emerged from the shadows to comment on a historic moment.  In a statement...

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