‘The Confederacy, a now charred society of estates built on the inhumane businesses of picked cotton, rolled tobacco and the commerce of trading families in bondage, was finally gone.’
Juneteenth: The Freedom To Breathe Read More »
“Fiction expands thought and rattles previously ascribed conventions with each turn of the page. It takes what many consider to be the norm and pushes the reader’s understanding to new plateaus and dimensions while transcending status.”
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“Her childhood pastime of making complex equations simplistic changed the way everyone viewed the possibilities of travel and where one’s imagination can take them.”
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“Though (The Green Book’s) assistance in the financial empowerment of the black community can be quantified, its significance on a communal level is invaluable.”
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Come and witness the crowning of Washington’s newest Queen—Amini Bonane.
Miss Black DC Coronation Ceremony Read More »
“I’m trying to shed light on the nearly 64,000 missing and exploited black women in the United States.”
More Than A Crown | The Reign of Miss Black DC Read More »
“Whether it’s the food, the music or our space–we’re welcoming to everyone and we try to create an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable.”
Smith Commons Artfully Elevates The Taste of Washington’s Diverse Food Scene Read More »
“We wanted to create a ceremony that honors and acknowledges those individuals who are creatives, visionaries, advocates, influencers and community builders who have done exceptional work throughout 2018 and 2019.”
All Purple Gala Shines Light On The DMV’s Best and Brightest Read More »
In this age where social media is the main form of communication, everyone is just a click away from becoming the next member on someone’s ‘team’.
Five Reasons Why Solo Group Travel Works Read More »
“For me and my husband, giving my son, nieces and nephew the world is important.” – Karen Akpan, The MOM Trotter
One Mom’s Plan To Show Her Son The World Read More »
