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Discover The Weekender Festival: A Celebration of Community, Wealth, and Music
Welcome to The Weekender Festival, where community empowerment, wealth-building insights, and vibrant music collide! This family-oriented,…
The Weekender Festival 2024: Empowering Public Housing and Unity Celebration
Are you ready for a weekend of electrifying music, vibrant culture, and community empowerment? Look no…
Dolly Parton Dies at 80: The Country Icon’s Quiet Legacy in Black Music
From investing Whitney Houston royalties in a Black Nashville neighborhood to blessing Beyoncé’s “Jolene,” Parton’s influence…
Unlocking Funding Opportunities: 5 Essential Grants for African Entrepreneurs in the DMV
Operating a business in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region puts African immigrant and first-generation founders…
Angélique Kidjo Hollywood Walk of Fame: African Icon Makes History
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has officially cemented her legacy in stone. On August 18, 2026,…
DMV hip-hop: the sound of DC, Maryland, and Virginia
DMV hip-hop is the distinct regional rap sound of Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia, born…
10 African Embassies in DC You Need to Know
There’s a version of DC that most tourists never see: a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue and…
Cameroon wins first WAFCON title as Washington Spirit’s Monique Ngock is named best player
An incoming Washington Spirit midfielder was named the tournament’s best player, and Cameroon’s championship run is…
DC African Restaurant Week Returns With a Confirmed Restaurant Lineup
Fifteen restaurants across the District, Maryland and Virginia are locked in for the three-week program, though…
Ranking the DMV’s African-born pro athletes right now
From Audi Field to Ashburn, five players are carrying their home countries into DC, Maryland and…
Prince George’s County Renames Its USDA Farm Grant Program After Federal Shakeup
The county says its commitment to local farmers hasn’t changed, even though the federal program funding…