Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) stated his dedication to marginalized communities, Black America, and his Democratic colleagues has all the time been unwavering. The 2023 Nationwide Newspaper Publishers Affiliation (NNPA) Management Award recipient’s management and tireless efforts in a divided and near-broken Congress have served as a beacon of hope for numerous people, […]
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H Avenue Pageant Stuffed with Black Companies
With sunny climate, go-go music cranking, folks buying and jamming, and distributors filling the H Avenue hall, the 2023 H Avenue Pageant on Saturday was an enormous celebration of the fantastic thing about D.C. tradition. Taryn Laster Whitehead, co-owner of On the Vine Elderberry Syrup, chats about her product on the H Avenue Pageant. (Micha […]
D.C. Mother and father Push for Extra Black Historical past in Colleges to Enhance Youngsters’s Self-Esteem
Over the previous few years, Pastor Brandon Enoch Bey has augmented the Black historical past instruction his kids obtain in D.C. public and public constitution faculties. For example, his curriculum highlights Maroon tradition, the achievements of Madame C.J. Walker and Black Wall Avenue, the Harlem Renaissance, and D.C. historical past, together with U Avenue. Most […]
Controversial New Immigration Group Claims to Advocate for Black Employees
Black America for Immigration Reform, a brand new group in Washington, D.C., that works on immigration coverage, has been making waves within the political world. Although the title sounds progressive, the group’s founder, William W. Chip, is a white particular person with a historical past of constructing controversial racial posts. The group’s main aim is […]
WILLIAMS: Haters, You Don’t Know Black Ladies
Like a lot of our sisters who’re doing their absolute best to do the proper factor, I’ve had my fill of threats, too — one as late because the previous week. Mine was merely a phone name, however the individual on the decision let me know he is aware of who I’m, what I symbolize, […]
BEA Basis Stands Up for Fearless Fund, Empowering Black Ladies Entrepreneurs
The Black Financial Alliance (BEA) Basis, a number one group mobilizing Black enterprise leaders and advocates, introduced the submission of an amicus temporary advocating towards a preliminary injunction to halt the Fearless Fund, a basis that aids ladies of coloration in securing enterprise capital for his or her startups, primarily specializing in Black ladies entrepreneurs. […]
Kristen Welker Makes Historical past as First Black Host of “Meet the Press”
Chuck Todd hosted his closing episode of NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, handing the reins over to White Home correspondent Kristen Welker, who will make historical past as the primary Black individual to host the long-lasting program. Todd introduced earlier this yr that he would depart the present he has hosted since 2014. He […]
MelaninCon celebrates black excellence and entrepreneurship in D.C
Native entrepreneur London Ward lately spent a number of hours on a Friday afternoon connecting with like-minded folks and spreading the phrase about Snob Nails Technician Faculty, a Temple Hills, Maryland-based college for aspiring nail technicians. Dorian Kirkwood (second from left) of Krown Media speaks throughout a panel dialogue at MelaninCon 2023 with entrepreneurs Abu Sillah […]
Documentary About Conserving Land Inside Black Households Provides Hope
“Gaining Floor: The Struggle for Black Land” is an inspiring modern documentary about households who pulled collectively to maintain their household land. The film was an “Official Entry” for the 2023 DC Black Movie Pageant (DCBFF) held lately on the Miracle Theater in Southeast D.C. Early on this movie, a startling revelation is uncovered: tales […]
Black Enterprise Month Highlight: Photo voltaic Set up Firm WDC Photo voltaic
It’s simple, entrepreneur Mark Davis defined, to pinpoint a selected second when he knew that he and his firm, WDC Photo voltaic, have been on the suitable path for the suitable objective. “I acquired the decision from the Obama administration, and so they invited me to his closing State of the Union deal with,” Davis […]