The Rhythm of Pride: Where Black Music and Queer Culture Collide
Black and queer culture has historically met at the crossroads of transformation and innovation, and DMV artists like Billy the Goat and Ari Voxx are using their music to challenge genre stigmas and social norms, while BET is celebrating…
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Three Black Entrepreneurs Turning Trial Into Triumph Amid Anti-DEI Movement
Black entrepreneurs like Mick Hunt and Lynn English are leveraging their experiences to empower others to achieve economic and communal wealth, while also advocating for equitable…
White-Out Controversy Clouds Future of Initiative 83
The District’s new council members are debating whether to fund a voter-approved ballot initiative that would implement ranked-choice voting…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 5-8
This month, D.C. offers a variety of cultural events, such as the DC Caribbean FilmFest, WorldPride Parade, and performances…
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Business
FishScale is a Catch: Family-Owned Business Offers Healthy, ‘Foodie’-Approved Fare
FishScale, a Black-owned restaurant in the District, serves fresh and wild fish dishes with organic sides, promoting health and sustainability, and has gained a loyal customer…
Carolina Kitchen Sea and Soul Holds Grand Opening
Carolina Kitchen Sea and Soul, a Black-owned restaurant with DMV roots, held a grand opening in Bowie, Md., with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and other officials…
Howard University Wins $1M Goldman Sachs Competition
Five students from Howard University won the Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Market Competition and secured a $1 million grant for the institution, after proposing a…
Citibank Sets Up Anacostia Branch
Citi recently opened a new branch in Anacostia, D.C., offering full services and partnering with FICO to host a credit empowerment program and granting over…
HUD Innovative Housing Showcase to Occur in September
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting the Innovative Housing Showcase from Sept. 6-10 at the National Mall, featuring interactive exhibits,…
DMV
‘Sacred Spaces’ Reimagines African American Heritage With A Year-Round Tribute to Black Culture
Jabari Jefferson’s first solo exhibition, “Sacred Spaces”, is a mixed media art piece that honors African American heritage and culture, featuring sustainable technology, community installations, and…
‘Dance Like There’s Black People Watching’ is a Hilarious, Timely Show That Offers Tons of Laughs, Reality Checks and Healing
Second City’s “Dance Like There’s Black People Watching” is a hilarious and thought-provoking show that offers a large dose of reality and healing, and is…
What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?
Ozempic, a prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes, has become popular for weight loss due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels…
Durant, Wilson, Lyles, Many DMV Athletes Secure Gold During Paris Olympics
Maryland athletes Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Quincy Wilson, Noah Lyles, and Masai Russell won a total of 11 gold medals for the United States at…
Mastering the Pursuit of Property, Pursuit of Happiness, ‘Moving on Up’
Black homeownership in the U.S. is still far behind that of other racial and ethnic groups, but initiatives and programs have been implemented to increase…
Our House D.C.
Spring Cleaning Offers Opportunity to Purge, Live Clutter Free
The Eastland Gardens Civic Association is hosting a neighborhood-wide yard sale to encourage neighbors to get rid of unwanted items and keep…
Homeowners Can Stay on Top of Real Property Tax Payment, Issues withDC’s Office of Tax
The District’s Office of Tax and Revenue is available year-round to assist residents and businesses with real property tax, provide tax credit…
As One Study Reports Rise in Home Foreclosures, Government Programs Offer Alternatives to Losing Homes
Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Department serves as an advocate to renters and homeowners facing foreclosure, providing resources and support to help them…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Local Updates
Prince George’s County Council unanimously passed a $5.8 billion budget, funded first responders, and restored funding to Prince George’s Community Television, while maintaining AAA ratings from…
Looking Ahead to the Prince George’s County Executive and District 5 Council Seat Races
Prince George’s County is set to elect a new county executive on June 3, with State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy (D) and Air Force veteran Jonathan…
USOA Mrs. Maryland: ‘Bigger Than A Crown’
Moniesha Jackson Shorter, the reigning USOA Mrs. Maryland, is using her platform to advocate for better outcomes in women’s health and to promote diversity, equity,…
Prince George’s County Local Updates
Maryland’s AAA bond rating has been downgraded by Moody’s, resulting in higher interest rates on loans, while local nonprofit organizations are losing funding after the…
Prince George’s County Education Updates
Maryland schools will lose $232 million in funding, but a new program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program…
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Community
The Business of Motherhood – A Balancing Act
Dr. Carletta S. Hurt and Nicole Murphy are using their roles as mothers and business owners to drive positive change in their communities through programs such…
Cuban Embassy’s ‘X100’ Celebrates Roots of Afro-Cuban SolidarityÂ
The Embassy of Cuba celebrated the centennial of Malcolm X’s birth with a gathering of speakers, presentations, and musical performances, highlighting the relationship between Cuba…
D.C.-Area United Way Conducts Annual ALICE Campaign
Rosie Allen-Herring, President and CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area, is urging support for the ALICE program in order to help…
Rep.Owolewa Declares D.C. in an Unofficial State of Health Care Emergency
Shadow U.S. Rep. Oye Owolewa declared a state of health care emergency due to proposed Medicaid cuts in D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget, which would…
The Collins Council Report: A Tough Budget Season for Workers, Undocumented Residents — and Even the Council
The D.C. Council is facing a high-pressure budget season, with proposals to restore programs, address polarizing elements of Mayor Bowser’s budget, and ensure the inclusion…
Let’s Talk
Video: Heart of the City Championship Amateur Boxing Event Takes Over H St NE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B79aQVHc9sk Families and boxing enthusiasts filled the vacated AutoZone building on H Street NE on Saturday, May 24, to attend the Heart of the City Championship…
Video: Kellie S. Jackson (Williams) on Let’s Talk
On Episode 16 of Season 6 of Let’s Talk, Kellie S. Jackson (Williams), beloved star of Family Matters, speaks with Denise Rolark Barnes about her…
Video: Earth Day President shares environmental initiatives and ways to make a difference
EARTHDAY.org President Kathleen Rogers discusses environmental initiatives and how to make a difference in a recent interview with »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Informer Content Editor Jada Ingleton. #WIN…
Video: Life After Release on Let’s Talk
Quiana Johnson, Founder and CEO of Life After Release, speaks with Denise Rolark Barnes about the program’s initiative to empower formerly incarcerated individuals through dedicated…
Video: Carrie Stoltzfus, Executive Director of Food & Friends
🌟 Food & Friends has been a beacon of hope in the DMV area, providing nutritious meals to those battling chronic illnesses. This organization has…
LIFESTyle
Roots Picnic 2025: A Nourishment of Mind, Body and Soul
The Roots Picnic 2025 in Philadelphia celebrated Black music, culture, unity and resilience with performances from Maxwell, Glorilla, Latto, Musiq Soulchild, Jeezy, Tems, Miguel, Kaytranada, KUR, Laila!, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill and Backyard Band, while also providing opportunities for attendees to engage with advocacy…
Bassist Stanley Clarke Ignites the Kennedy Center
Bassist and composer Stanley Clarke, a five-time Grammy Award winner and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, gave a sold-out performance at the Kennedy…
Nation’s Largest Black Feminist Gathering Heads to New Orleans
Black Feminist Future is hosting the largest Black feminist gathering in the United States, featuring workshops, plenaries, and performances, and aimed at addressing systemic issues…
WorldPride Brings Celebrations of Culture, Identity and History Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks
WorldPride is celebrating the District’s 50th anniversary Pride celebrations with a three-week celebration of panels, exhibits, rallies and parties, culminating with a closing concert featuring…
From Banned to Baltimore: ‘Ethiopia’ Revival Comes to DMV with an Homage to the Black Diaspora
IN Series has revived Arthur Artent’s “Ethiopia” to highlight the importance of the arts in telling the stories of the Black diaspora, and the play…