Happy Nappy Day + Poets in the Park returns July 13, transforming Gwynn Oak Park into a vibrant celebration of natural beauty, hip-hop and community.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
Zion Baptist Church champions affordable senior housing in Ward 4
The Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr. calls for Ward 4 seniors to age in place with dignity through the church’s new housing initiative.
Posted inBaltimore News
Swanisha Hinton receives The Arc Baltimore’s Visionary Leadership Award
Swanisha Hinton is the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award recipient at The Arc Baltimore’s Catalyst for Change Awards Ceremony, recognizing her impact on advocacy and person-centered care.
Posted inEducation
Disney Dreamers Academy now accepting applications for popular mentorship program at Walt Disney World
Applications are now open for the 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy, a mentorship program that selects 100 high school students nationwide for an all-expenses-paid, life-changing experience at Walt Disney World. The program equips teens from diverse backgrounds with leadership skills, career insights, and inspiration to pursue their dreams.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Free Independence Day Lyft rides offered throughout Greater Washington to prevent drunk driving
To reduce drunk driving during one of the deadliest holidays for traffic fatalities, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. on July 5 across the D.C. metro area. The SoberRideⓇ initiative, which covers up to $15 of a Lyft fare, aims to prevent impaired driving and save lives during Independence Day celebrations.
Posted inGovernor Wes Moore
Gov. Moore announces first Road to Careers funding recipients to promote high-skill workforce development
Gov. Wes Moore has announced the first $4 million in Road to Careers grants, aimed at training nearly 1,200 Marylanders for high-demand construction and transportation jobs. The initiative targets historically underserved communities, offering wraparound services to support career development and help close the racial wealth gap.
Posted inHBCU
Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship convenes entrepreneurs, investors and HBCU leaders for Empowerment Summit
Howard University and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship are hosting the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together innovators, investors, and HBCU leaders to foster business growth, collaboration and economic impact.
Posted inTechnology
Brilliant Black minds in US, Africa and Middle East unite to advance digital talent bank for Africa’s future at 6th Annual AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Summit in New York
Africa’s BRAIN BANK® will host its 6th Annual Summit and Charity Gala in New York this August, uniting brilliant Black minds from the U.S., Africa, and the Middle East to fight Africa’s worsening brain drain by building a digital talent repository and global partnerships. Spearheaded by visionary founder Rev. Dr. Pamela Fomunung, the summit aims to retain and empower Africa’s rising generation by transforming migration challenges into collaborative, cross-continental opportunities.
Posted inBlack History
2025 ABC Gala: Honoring the leading ladies of ABC and marking 40 years of triumph and truth
Associated Black Charities will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala on June 14 at The Hall at Live! Casino, honoring four women who have shaped the organization’s mission and legacy. Amid political attacks on equity efforts, ABC’s 2025 Gala affirms its steadfast commitment to racial justice, economic empowerment, and transformative Black leadership in Maryland.
Posted inBaltimore Events
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Greater Baltimore area with its ‘Rhythm of the World’ show
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Baltimore area from Aug. 14 to Sept. 1 with its all-new “Rhythm of the World” production, featuring acrobats, fire-breathers, clowns, and over a dozen dazzling acts from across the globe under a high-tech big top. Celebrating 31 years of family-friendly entertainment, the interactive show highlights global culture, unity, and joy through music, dance, and jaw-dropping performances.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces Otis Rolley as president and CEO of Baltimore Development Corporation
Otis Rolley is set to become the next president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation. He will step into the role on June 23, 2025, making history as the first African-American man to lead the city’s economic development agency.
Posted inArts & Culture
Lewis museum marks 20 years with joyful Juneteenth celebration
The Lewis Museum will host Juneteenth “Day Of Jubilee” Block Party: A Free Community Celebration Honoring Freedom, Legacy, and Black Joy on June 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.