Five Influential Black Athletes With Foreign Roots
The reopening of our favorite sports has got us amped up for the new seasons. We want to show some love to ‘The Internationals’ who help change and redefine the games we love.
Juneteenth: The Freedom To Breathe
‘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.’
What To Know About The Reopening of Washington D.C.
‘Of the over 100,000 reported number of deaths nationwide from this pandemic, 492 were within the Metro Washington Area, not including the surrounding counties of Maryland and Virginia.’
4 Books To Spark Your Wanderlust
“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.”
The Legacy of Katherine Johnson
“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.”
The Green Book: The Original Black Travel Guide
“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.”
Miss Black DC Coronation Ceremony
Come and witness the crowning of Washington’s newest Queen—Amini Bonane.
More Than A Crown | The Reign of Miss Black DC
“I’m trying to shed light on the nearly 64,000 missing and exploited black women in the United States.”
Smith Commons Artfully Elevates The Taste of Washington’s Diverse Food Scene
“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.”
All Purple Gala Shines Light On The DMV’s Best and Brightest
“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.”
