The University of the District of Columbia, in partnership with Accenture and PeopleShores, has launched a Cybersecurity Tech Hub offering a paid apprenticeship program to equip D.C. residents with hands-on cybersecurity training and career pathways in a high-demand field.
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Posted inReligion
Local pastor is president of the historic Hampton University Ministers’ Conference
Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Jr., pastor of New Shiloh Baptist Church, will begin his term as president of the prestigious 111-year-old Hampton University Ministers’ Conference on June 2, focusing this year’s gathering on Christology under the theme, “An Ageless Christ for An Age that Still Needs Christ.”
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils retire from the Army after a combined six decades, while raising 12 children
By Big Media Agency (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils proudly announce their retirements from the United States Army, concluding more than six combined decades of exemplary service. The Lorfils, a married couple who have skillfully balanced their distinguished military careers while raising 12 children, will officially celebrate their retirement together in a […]
Posted inPolitics
JFK’s Secret Service agent Abraham Bolden, first African American on White House detail, finally testifies before JFK assassination congressional committee
Abraham Bolden, the first African American Secret Service agent on the White House Detail, finally testified before a congressional committee about JFK assassination security failures, receiving a formal apology for his decades-long mistreatment and wrongful imprisonment.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Meet the Black CIA officer fired over a rap song
Steve Gary Jones Jr., a former CIA employee from Maryland, is using his memoir, rap music, and entertainment to expose alleged systemic racism within the agency, claiming he was fired over a song that challenged racial injustice.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. sees record visitation, fueling local economy
Washington, D.C. welcomed a record 27.2 million visitors in 2024, generating $11.4 billion in spending, $2.3 billion in tax revenue and supporting 111,500 jobs. The surge in tourism follows increased investment in Destination DC’s marketing efforts, delivering a strong return on investment for the city.
Posted inArts
Baltimore artists take center stage in prestigious $30K Sondheim Art Prize show
The Walters Art Museum is presenting the 2025 Janet and Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, featuring the work of five finalists, and the award ceremony will take place on June 26.
Posted inNational News
Lawsuit filed in Florida to challenge attack on citizen-led ballot initiative process
The Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida Decides Healthcare and the Elias Law Group have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s new law, HB 1205, which restricts citizen-led ballot initiatives.
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
Signature fashion event returns to Annapolis
Community models heat up the runway in local fashions including Craig Coates Couture at the Fashion for a Cause event, returning June 5 to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Moore signs order to reform in-custody death investigations in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order to reform in-custody restraint-related death investigations following an audit that exposed serious failures within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The order establishes a task force, directs case reviews, and advances oversight and transparency to rebuild public trust and ensure accountability.
Posted inHBCU
Xavier University raises millions at Centennial Gala
By Xavier University of Louisiana On May 9, Xavier University of Louisiana announced they raised more than $2 million and counting from last night’s Centennial Gala, which was hosted as part of the University’s 100th-anniversary fête and paid homage to a century of excellence and community impact. The event honored the historic legacy and ongoing […]
Posted inBlack History
Celebrate National Preservation Month: Honoring Prathertown’s past, enriching its future
Founders of the Prathertown Community Development Corporation Carl and Sandra Prather invite you to celebrate National Preservation Month with an online auction and webinar spotlighting the rich heritage of the 141-year-old African American-founded community of Prathertown in Gaithersburg, Md., rallying support to protect historic homes, artifacts and the legacy of generations past.